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The Pagan Wheel of the Year: A Sacred Cycle of Nature, Myth and Ritual

The Wheel of the Year is a sacred calendar used by modern Pagans, Wiccans, and nature-based spiritual practitioners. It marks eight seasonal festivals—known as sabbats—that celebrate the cycles of nature, agricultural rhythms, and mythic archetypes. Each sabbat reflects a unique phase in the solar year, offering opportunities for ritual, reflection, and connection to the Earth. […]

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Lammas: The First Harvest Festival of Gratitude and Sacrifice

Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, is a traditional Pagan festival celebrated on 1 August in the Northern Hemisphere. It marks the beginning of the harvest season, a time to honour the Earth’s abundance, reflect on sacrifice, and celebrate community through ritual and shared offerings. Historical Origins The term Lammas derives from the Old English hlaf-mas,

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Imbolc: The Pagan Festival of Awakening and Renewal

Imbolc, celebrated on or around 1st February, marks the midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Rooted in ancient Celtic tradition, it honours the first signs of spring, the stirring of life beneath the frozen earth, and the goddess Brigid—patron of healing, fertility, poetry, and smithcraft. Imbolc is a time of quiet transformation,

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Yule

Yule, celebrated around the time of the Winter Solstice(usually around December 21st-23rd), is one of the oldest known winter festivals, deeply rooted in Pagan traditions across Northern Europe. Marking the longest night and the rebirth of the sun, Yule honours the cyclical nature of life, death, and renewal. Though modern Christmas customs have absorbed many

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