The Wiccan calendar wheel, also known as the Wheel of the Year, is a representation of the changing seasons that are celebrated in Wicca, a modern pagan, witchcraft religion. The calendar wheel is divided into eight sabbats, or seasonal holidays, each marking an important milestone in nature's cycle. The first sabbat on the Wiccan calendar wheel is called Samhain, which falls on October 31st. It is considered the Wiccan New Year and is a time to honor and communicate with ancestors. The second sabbat is Yule, which takes place around December 21st and celebrates the winter solstice. This is a time to celebrate the rebirth of the sun and the return of light.
What is Remembered Lives! Please join us for our in-person Samhain Ritual at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches in North Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, October 28th from 4 pm to 7 pm EST. Michael Usher will be offering an hour long introduction on working with the Ancestors and Mighty Dead. Cost of this class is $15 per person (separate from ritual attendance donation). Ritual will start at 5:15. Cost of attending ritual is a $5-$15 sliding scale donation. Ritual garb (robes, cloaks, etc.) is encouraged, but not required. Please bring a dish to share after ritual, including an identification card and list of ingredients if possible. Pre-registration is recommended, with electronic class fee and/or donations arranged via email to [email protected] but class fee and donations will also be accepted at the door.
However if you are so moved we encourage you to bring small appetizers or snacks - like cheese and crackers or grapes or cookies - to share with each other after ritual is over. January Full Moon Jan 10, 11 21 am New Moon Jan 24, 1 42 pm February Full Moon Feb 8, 11 33 pm New Moon Feb 23, 7 32 am March Full Moon Mar 9, 10 47 am New Moon Mar 24, 2 28 am April Full Moon Apr 7, 7 35 pm New Moon Apr 22, 7 25 pm May Full Moon May 7, 3 45 am New Moon May 22, 10 38 am June Full Moon Jun 5, 12 12 am New Moon Jun 20, 11 42 pm July Full Moon Jul 4, 9 44 pm New Moon Jul 20, 10 32 am August Full Moon Aug 3, 8 58 am New Moon Aug 18, 7 41 pm September Full Moon Sept 1, 10 22 pm New Moon Sept 17, 4 00 am October Full Moon Oct 1, 2 05 pm New Moon Oct 16, 12 31 am Blue Moon Oct 31, 2 51 pm November Full Moon Nov 30, 1 29 am New Moon Nov 14, 9 07 pm December Full Moon Dec 29, 7 28 pm New Moon Dec 14, 8 16 am.
This is a time to celebrate the rebirth of the sun and the return of light. Imbolc, the third sabbat, takes place on February 1st and marks the beginning of spring. It is a time to honor the growing power of the sun and the awakening of the earth.
Wicca Calendar of Full Moon Dates
Every Wicca calendar needs to have Full Moon dates marked in. Here for your assistance is a list of Full Moon and New Moon dates for the next few years, as well as both solar and luncar eclipses, Blue Moons, and Black Moons.
Plus, it lists the exact times of both Full Moon and New Moon.
This will help you to plan the dates for your Wiccan rituals and esbats.
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NOTE: All Times = Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time).
To find out how your time zone converts to UTC, check out this site. (Link opens in new window.)
Witch Tip If you're looking for a Wicca Calendar of Sabbats, please see Wiccan holidays.The fourth sabbat, Ostara, occurs around March 21st and celebrates the spring equinox. It is a time of balance between light and dark and is associated with fertility and new beginnings. Beltane, the fifth sabbat, takes place on May 1st and celebrates the arrival of summer. It is a time to honor the fertility of the earth and is often associated with rituals and celebrations related to love and passion. Litha, the sixth sabbat, occurs around June 21st and marks the summer solstice. It is a time to celebrate the longest day of the year and the abundance of the sun's energy. Lughnasadh, the seventh sabbat, takes place on August 1st and celebrates the first harvest. It is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the earth and to enjoy the fruits of one's labor. The final sabbat on the Wiccan calendar wheel is Mabon, which occurs around September 21st and marks the autumn equinox. It is a time to give thanks for the harvest and to prepare for the coming winter. Overall, the Wiccan calendar wheel serves as a guide for Wiccans to attune themselves with the cycles of nature and to honor the changes that occur throughout the year. By celebrating these sabbats, Wiccans connect with the rhythms of the earth and find spiritual meaning in the cycles of life and death..
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