Ostara marks the moment in the wheel of the year where the light that was rekindled at Yule balances the darkness... and then overtakes it. Ostara takes place on the Spring Equinox. In 2021, that’s March 20th in the Northern hemisphere and September 23, 2021 in the Southern … [Read more...] about 10 Ways You Can Celebrate Ostara This Year
Holidays
How to Celebrate Imbolc: The Festival of Brigid
Once the winter solstice has passed, and we’ve celebrated Yule, the next Sabbat is Imbolc. Imbolc is the festival that begins at sundown on February 1st and ends at sundown on February 2. It is one of the eight sabbats for modern Wiccans. But, the Gaelic holiday is celebrated by … [Read more...] about How to Celebrate Imbolc: The Festival of Brigid
10 Magical Ways You Can Celebrate Yule This Winter
Yule is the festival of the winter solstice! The major pagan holiday honors the return of the light and begins on the night of the shortest day of the year. If you're looking for some ideas on how to celebrate Yule, we've got you covered. Yule is a great time to be cozy … [Read more...] about 10 Magical Ways You Can Celebrate Yule This Winter
What Is Yule and How Does It Differ from Christmas?
Let’s face it, by the time November rolls around, we’re all rooting for the return of light. And, there's a celebration for just this thing. It's called Yule. What is Yule? Yule is the pagan holiday that celebrates the return of longer days. Many cultures — from ancient … [Read more...] about What Is Yule and How Does It Differ from Christmas?
The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar
The Wheel of the Year is a symbol represents the 8 festivals important to many pagans, Wiccans, and witches. These holidays — knows as Sabbats — follow a nature-based calendar and include four solar festivals and four seasonal festivals set in between them. Because solstices … [Read more...] about The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar