Category Archives: Wheel of the Year

NeoPagan festivals and sabbats

Samhain Witches’ New Year October 31st Spells & Rituals

The Witches’ New Year or Wheel of the Year festival Samhain is on October 31st. Samhain (pronounced sow-in) is traditionally a time for remembrance and release. Witches also use this festival to create more abundance by releasing any negative energy that prevents us … Continue reading

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Wiccan Fall Equinox Autumn Rituals September 22, 2016

This year the Autumn Equinox, or first day of fall, takes place on September 22. On the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, the Autumn Equinox  is a time for spells and rituals relating to organizing, planning for the future, finding … Continue reading

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Lammas Wiccan Spells & Rituals August 1 2016

August 1st is the Wiccan festival of Lammas or Lughnasadh. On the Wheel of the Year, it’s a traditional time to show appreciation for our current prosperity and for spells and rituals to create more abundance. It’s also an opportunity … Continue reading

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Summer Solstice Midsummer Spell for Direction June 20, 2016

In 2016, the summer solstice or Midsummer occurs on June 20 at 6:34 p.m. in Toronto and New York City time zones, 11:34 p.m. in London and related time zones and on June 21st at 8:34 a.m. in Sydney and … Continue reading

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May 1st 2016 Wiccan Beltane Love Spells

May 1st is Beltane, one of eight festivals on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Beltane is a traditional time for spells and rituals to bring love and creativity into your life. This festival honours the goddess in her maiden … Continue reading

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Ostara Spring Equinox Spells & Rituals March 20, 2016

Ostara Spring Equinox Spells & Rituals March 20, 2016 Ostara is one of eight festivals on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. Also known as the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere, the hours of  light and dark are equal … Continue reading

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Imbolc Candlemas February 1, 2016 Wiccan Spells & Rituals

February 1st is the Wiccan festival of Imbolc, or Candlemas.   In traditional Witchcraft, Imbolc is a time for initiation rituals. But it’s also a good opportunity for spells to tap into hidden vibrations and use them for your own benefit. Imbolc … Continue reading

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Yule Winter Solstice December 22, 2015 Spells & Rituals

In 2015, the Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere falls on Dec 22 and is the first day of winter in the Northern hemisphere.  Known as Yule on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, at this time, the hours of … Continue reading

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Samhain Spells Witches’ New Year October 31, 2015

October 31st is the Wiccan feast of Samhain, the Witches’ New Year. Samhain is a traditional time for remembrance and release. We also plan for a more prosperous future by releasing any negative energy that prevents us from reaching our … Continue reading

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Mabon Autumn Equinox Sept 23 2015 Rituals & Spells

This year the Autumn Equinox, or first day of fall, occurs on September 23. In the southern hemisphere, it’s the first day of spring. Also known as Mabon on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, the Autumn Equinox is traditionally … Continue reading

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Wiccan Magick Spells & Rituals for Lammas 2015

On the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, the festival of Lammas or Lughnasadh is a traditional time to show appreciation for prosperity and an opportunity to generate more of the same. It’s also your chance to evaluate the progress of your dreams … Continue reading

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Wiccan Rituals Midsummer Summer Solstice June 2015

On June 21, 2015 Midsummer or the Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year. In Wiccan traditions, the Holly King vanquishes the Oak King and we begin our slow and steady descent toward the darkness of winter. Midsummer … Continue reading

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Wiccan Spells & Rituals for Beltane May 1, 2015

On May 1st, Wiccans celebrate Beltane, one of eight festivals on the Wheel of the Year.  Beltane is a traditional time for spells to bring both love and creativity into your life. You can set up your altar and perform your ritual on … Continue reading

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Spring Equinox Dark Moon Rituals March 20, 2015

A supermoon solar eclipse will occur in the northern hemisphere on March 20, 2015, during the Wiccan festival of Ostara or  Spring Equinox. Ostara is one of eight festivals on the Wheel of the Year. At this time, the hours … Continue reading

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Imbolc Candlemas Wiccan Ritual February 1, 2015

February 1st is the Wiccan Wheel of the Year festival Imbolc, or Candlemas.  At this time, we notice the days are growing longer and sense that spring is finally on its way. But we still need courage and inspiration to … Continue reading

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Yule Winter Solstice Spells & Rituals December 21, 2014

In 2014, Yule or the Winter Solstice falls on Dec 21 and is the first day of winter in the Northern hemisphere.  At this time, the hours of daylight and darkness are equal but soon, daylight hours will increase. For … Continue reading

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Spell for Samhain Oct 31, 2014 Halloween

Samhain, on October 31st,  is a traditional time for remembrance and release. It’s Halloween but it’s also considered by many to be the Witches’ New Year, so we also plan for the future by releasing any negative energy that stops us … Continue reading

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Autumn Equinox Spells & Rituals September 22, 2014

The Autumn Equinox, or first day of fall, occurs on September 22, 2014. Also known as Mabon on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, the Autumn Equinox is traditionally a time for spells and rituals pertaining to organization, future plans, … Continue reading

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Wicca Spells & Rituals for Lammas August 1, 2014

Lammas is the Wiccan festival of appreciation for prosperity and also a time for spells and rituals to generate more good fortune in our lives. To me, this is one of the less well-known festivals on the Wheel of the … Continue reading

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Midsummer Wiccan Rituals & Spells June 21, 2014

  The Pagan sabbat of Midsummer or summer solstice takes place on June 21, 2014 and marks the longest day of the year. In Wiccan traditions, the Holly King vanquishes the Oak King and we begin our slow and steady descent toward … Continue reading

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Wiccan Spells & Rituals for Beltane May 1, 2014

May 1st is Beltane, the traditional Wiccan celebration of fertility and creative energy. Beltane is an ideal time for spells and rituals designed to bring love and creativity into your life. My Wheel of the Year guide has a simple … Continue reading

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Rituals & Spells for Ostara/Spring Equinox March 20, 2014

Ostara or Spring Equinox, is one of the eight festivals on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. In 2014, it takes place on March 20.  Ostara was the Goddess of Spring, representing all that was new and fresh. Many of … Continue reading

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What is the Wiccan Wheel of the Year?

One of the most popular questions from beginner or novice Witches concerns the Wheel of the Year. Since ancient times, our ancestors celebrated the annual solar cycle of the four seasons and their midpoints. These eight festivals are rich with … Continue reading

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Wiccan Imbolc Spells & Rituals Feb 1, 2014

On February 1, 2014, Wiccans will celebrate the Wheel of the Year festival of Imbolc or Candlemas. It’s a traditional time for initiation rituals and for spells that celebrate the return of longer days. Another theme for Imbolc is “energy … Continue reading

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Winter Solstice Rituals & Magick Spells Yule December 21, 2013

  Yule or the Winter Solstice will occur on December 21st 2013 and bring with it the longest night of the year.  From now until the Summer Solstice (June 21), daylight hours will increase. On the Wiccan Wheel of the … Continue reading

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