Wicca - Wheel of the Year
The Wheel of the Year represents the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth, closely tied to the changing seasons. Wiccans celebrate eight Sabbats, or seasonal festivals, to honor the Earth's cycles and the Divine.
Each Sabbat reflects a unique phase of the year, offering opportunities for spiritual reflection, celebration, and transformation. By following the Wheel of the Year, practitioners deepen their connection to nature and the rhythms of existence.
The Eight Sabbats
Samhain
Celebrated on October 31st, Samhain marks the Wiccan New Year. It honors ancestors and acknowledges the thinning veil between worlds. A time for introspection, divination, and preparing for winter.
Yule
The Winter Solstice, around December 21st, celebrates the rebirth of the Sun. A festival of hope, renewal, and the triumph of light over darkness, symbolized by the Yule log and evergreens.
Imbolc
Celebrated on February 2nd, Imbolc honors the goddess Brigid and the first stirrings of spring. It’s a time for purification, new beginnings, and planting the seeds of intention.
Ostara
The Spring Equinox, around March 21st, marks the balance of light and dark. A celebration of fertility, growth, and renewal, symbolized by eggs and blooming flowers.
Beltane
Held on May 1st, Beltane is a fire festival celebrating fertility, passion, and the union of the Goddess and God. Bonfires, Maypole dances, and joyous gatherings are central to this Sabbat.
Litha
The Summer Solstice, around June 21st, celebrates the Sun at its peak. A time of growth, abundance, and honoring the Sun’s power with fire rituals and outdoor feasts.
Lammas
Also called Lughnasadh, celebrated on August 1st, Lammas marks the first harvest. A time of gratitude, bread-making, and honoring the fruits of labor and the Earth’s bounty.
Mabon
The Autumn Equinox, around September 21st, celebrates balance and thanksgiving. A time for reflection, feasting, and preparing for the darker half of the year.