THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR Please keep in mind that different paths have different lore and depth to each Sabbat. This is my interpretation of the Wheel of the Year. I am posting it for information only. This page will probably not change much over time. I hope this is a helpful tool for all. Samhain October 31 Samhain (pronounced SAW-wain) is the witches "new year". A time for endings and new beginings. The veil between the living world and the spirit world is at its thinest in this time. Celebrations span from Halloween fun to rites of passage for those who have passed in the year. This is a great time for reunion/comunion with with spirits of all types. It is a time of death for the Great horned god, but also a return to the womb. For, in the fulness of time he will be reborn. Yule December 21 This is the birth of the son/sun. The day when the Great horned god is re-born to the goddess. And the day that marks the comming of the warmer weather. Many of the common christmas traditions were copied from pagan traditions. The Yule tree is the most common. The lights of the tree were originally candles to invite the quick return and growth of the sun/son. With intent to bring the warmer weather. Imbolc Febuary 1 Known in some traditions as Brigid. This is a celebration of the mother goddess as well as a celebration of the growing and strengthening young god. It is now becoming apparent that he is growing stronger every day. This will in turn bring on the Spring and Summer. Ostara March 21-23 Ostara is the time of year we celebrate fertility and new life. Typically at the spring equinox. This is also a time to honor the balance of light and dark, or male and female influance in life. Beltane May 1 May Day. This is the day we recognize the union of the God and Goddess. In many celebrations a Maypole is braided with ribbons of all colors to represent their union. Most celabrations for this day are very festive. Litha June 21 Also known as Midsummer. This is the summer solstice. This is the time of year we celebrate the prime of life. The peeking of the power of the God. And the greatness of the bounty he provides. Lughnassad August 1 First harvest. We celebrate the bounty of the early harvest. This is a time to look at the bounty of your own life and celebrate it. Mabon September 21-23 This is the second havest of 3. Held on the Autumal Equinox it represents the coming of the winter. Click here to return.