Category Archives: Wheel of the Year

NeoPagan festivals and sabbats

Rituals for Witches New Year October 31st, 2013

October 31st is Samhain, the Witches’ New Year.  Some consider it to be the most important festival, or sabbat, on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. It’s also Halloween. Samhain is a time for remembering our past, including departed friends … Continue reading

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Autumn Equinox Spells & Rituals September 22, 2013

Wiccans will celebrate the Wheel of the Year festival of Autumn Equinox or Mabon in the Northern hemisphere on September 22, 2013. At this time, the days and nights are again of equal length (as in the Spring Equinox) so spells and … Continue reading

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Lammas Spells & Rituals August 1st 2013

August 1st is the Witches’ celebration of Lammas, one of the sabbats or festivals on the Wheel of the Year. Lammas is opposite to Imbolc on the wheel, so we now take heed of the sun going down and the … Continue reading

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Summer Solstice June 21, 2013 Spells & Rituals

Midsummer/Summer Solstice-June 21 Midsummer or the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. Now, the Holly King vanquishes the Oak King and we begin our long descent toward the darkness of winter. We need to make a decision … Continue reading

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Beltane Spells & Rituals May 1 2013

Beltane/May Eve –April 30 or May 1 The feast of Beltane is the traditional Witches’ celebration of fertility and creative energy and honours the goddess in her maiden aspect. Some celebrate it on May Eve (April 30th) while others do so … Continue reading

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Spells for Spring Equinox March 20, 2013

The first day of spring in the northern hemisphere will be on March 20. On this day when dark and light are equal or balanced, we ask the Goddess Ostara or Eostre to help us find balance in our lives. We … Continue reading

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Imbolc or Candlemas Spells & Rituals February 1, 2013

Imbolc or Candlemas is the feast of the waxing light and a traditional time for Wiccan initiation.  To honour the Celtic Fire Goddess Brigit (also known as Bride and Brid), in her maiden aspect, we wear white robes and light … Continue reading

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Winter Solstice Ritual December 21, 2012

December 21st is the winter solstice, or Yule, one of eight festival days or sabbats on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. At this time, the Oak King vanquishes the Holly King and we celebrate the return of longer days. … Continue reading

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Witchcraft Spells & Rituals for Samhain

October 31st is the Witches’ New Year.  It’s one of the eight festivals, or sabbats on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year and an ideal time to cast spells for new beginnings, remembrance and release. Wiccan Correspondences for Samhain Decorate … Continue reading

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Rituals for Autumn Equinox September 22, 2012

In 2012, the Autumn Equinox occurs on September 22. This Witches’ Sabbat is one of eight major celebrations on the Wheel of the Year which mark the four quarter days of the seasons – spring, midsummer, fall and midwinter, as well … Continue reading

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Witches’ Ritual for Lammas August 1, 2012

The Wiccan Wheel of the Year Sabbat of Lammas is celebrated on August 1st.  This is the traditional time for spells that focus on riches, prosperity and appreciation for the blessings we have received so far this year. There will be … Continue reading

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Midsummer Spell for Summer Solstice June 20, 2012

In 2012 Witches will celebrate Midsummer, or the Summer Solstice on June 20.  This is also a festival date on the Wheel of the Year.  Half the year is now over and the steadily increasing hours of daylight will reach their … Continue reading

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Beltane Love Magic May 1, 2012

A Spell for New Love and Companionship The feast of Beltane is the Witches’ traditional celebration of fertility and creative energy. The Goddess Flora and the Green Man are patrons of this day and Fairies abound in the woods.  Beltane … Continue reading

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Wiccan Ritual for Spring Equinox March 20, 2012

The Witches’ Sabbat of Spring Equinox will take place on March 20, 2012. Eostre or Ostara was the Goddess of Spring and in ancient times, old fires were extinguished, grates cleaned and new fires were lit.  This is the origin of our … Continue reading

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Wiccan Spell for Imbolc February 1, 2012

At the Wiccan Sabbat of Imbolc, we celebrate the return of longer days. Also known as Candlemas, Imbolc literally means “in milk” and corresponds to the time of year when farm animals give birth. It is traditionally a time for Wiccan … Continue reading

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Ritual for Yule Sabbat December 23, 2011

Yule, also known as Midwinter or the Winter Solstice, is one of eight festivals on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. In the northern hemisphere, the actual date can vary from December 20 to December 23 and brings the longest … Continue reading

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Ritual for Witches’ New Year October 31st

October 31st is the Wiccan New Year.  At Samhain, we give thanks for the past year’s blessings and celebrate new beginnings.  Samhain is also the time for remembrance and release, where we recall our past, including departed loved ones, family … Continue reading

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Autumn Equinox Sabbat Ritual 2011

On the Wiccan Wheel of the Year, the Autumn Equinox sabbat is the time for rest after labour.  The date varies annually between September 21 and 24, but according to The Witches Almanac , this year it lands on September … Continue reading

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A Spring Equinox Spell for Joy

This ritual helps dispel negative energy and emotions and celebrates the return of joy.  Now that Spring is finally here, the days grow longer and we anticipate the start of a new life. Carve a yellow candle with the Rune symbol for JOY. Take … Continue reading

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Simple Wiccan Magick Spells & Ritual Ceremony

Welcome to the new site of Simple Wiccan Magick Spells.  Over the next while, I will transfer the information from my original WordPress site to my new and improved WordPress site.  I’ll now be able to provide you with access … Continue reading

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