Category: The Wheel of the Year
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Celebrating Beltane
Another ancient Celtic festival that carries on into modern observance, Beltane ushers in the beginnings of summer. When is Beltane? In the northern hemisphere Beltane is celebrated on May 1st, while in the southern hemisphere it falls on November 1st. As one of the four fire festivals, alongside Lughnasadh, Samhain and Imbolc, Beltane was traditionally…
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Celebrating Ostara
When is Ostara? Spring Equinox is such a magical time – falling around March 21st in the northern hemisphere, and September 21st in the southern hemisphere, this is the time when night and day hang in equal balance. I feel particularly drawn to celebrating the solstices and equinoxes, since these sabbats are reflections of natural…
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Celebrating Imbolc
As the seasons start to turn, and the glimmer of spring begins to shine, you know it’s time to celebrate Imbolc, one of the most uplifting pagan festivals in the Wheel of the Year. When is Imbolc? Imbolc here in the northern hemisphere occurs from sunset on February 1st to sunset on February 2nd. In…
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The Wheel of the Year
When I first started on the path of paganism, I found the Wheel of the Year to be a wonderful first step. The seasonal festivals and their accompanying rituals gave me regular opportunities to celebrate and practise my craft, putting me in touch with my ancestors and continuing traditions that pagans have been celebrating for…
Halfmoon Craft 