Wicca Wall Calendar 2023 (Art Calendar)

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Many Wiccan, modern Druids, and eclectic modern pagans incorporate a narrative of the Holly King and Oak King as rulers of the waning year and the waxing year respectively. These two figures battle endlessly with the turning of the seasons. At the summer solstice, the Holly King defeats the Oak King and commences his reign. [57] :94 After the Autumn equinox the Oak King slowly begins to regain his power as the sun begins to wane. Come the winter solstice the Oak King in turn vanquishes the Holly King. [57] :137After the spring equinox the sun begins to wax again and the Holly King slowly regains his strength until he once again defeats the Oak King at the summer solstice. The two are ultimately seen as essential parts of a whole, light and dark aspects of the male God, and would not exist without each other. [13] [58] [59] [60] This is meant to be a brief overview. In later articles, we’ll look at some very specific incantations, rituals, and rites you can perform on each of these Wiccan holidays. 2023 Wiccan Holiday Dates Holiday At the forefront of the year, January is a time for new beginnings, self-improvement, self-discovery, and letting go of all that no longer serves us.

In celebration of Beltane and Mother’s Day, May is a month to gather and rejoice in life’s warmest moments, given to us by our family and friends, and the pleasant days ahead.These are important, but in ancient times, the Greater Sabbats had to do with planting, harvesting, and herd rotations. Without food, there would be no life.

October is a mysterious month dedicated to engaging in shadow work, while the thinning of the veil offers a unique opportunity for delving into divination, spirit work, and ancestor veneration. Starhawk (1979). The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess (1989 reviseded.). New York, New York: Harper and Row. pp. 7–186, 246. ISBN 0-06-250814-8.

Winter’s Gate: Winter Solstice: Yule Sabbat

Suggested Celebration Planning: Night before on Sun. Sept 19, while moon still in Pisces and you have all evening to enjoy the moonrise. OR Monday night, but complete rite before 7:55 pm. Also known as: Alban Eiler, Rites of Spring, Eostra’s Day, Vernal Equinox, March Equinox, Spring Equinox, Lady Day, Bacchanalia So what happens at a Sabbat celebration? Like so much in Wicca, the details can vary widely, but generally speaking, there will be a ritual focusing on some element of the God and Goddess relationship and/or the time of year. For example, Spring and Summer Sabbats take themes of fertility and abundance, while Autumnal Sabbats are related to harvesting. Wicca is sometimes described as a non-organized religion. After all, there is no central holy text or designated place of worship in Wicca, and there are no standardized ritual proceedings to observe. All of these details are left up to individual traditions, covens, and solitary practitioners to decide on for themselves. June 6: New Moon in Gemini – reflect on your communication and social skills by taking time to truly listen without interrupting or simply waiting for your turn to talk. Journaling about your shadow work is a great opportunity to delve deeper into a topic while honing these communication skills. Exact time: 8:40 a.m. EST

This occurs on August 1 and is the beginning of the harvest season. It is mostly centered around harvest foods. There are plenty of Sabbats and other events celebrated by Wiccans each year. Bookmark our list of the 2022 Wiccan calendar of events. JanuaryAs for solitary practitioners, they know that as they perform their Sabbat rituals, they are joining their energy with that of the millions of other Wiccans worldwide who are celebrating these special days. May 1: Beltane (High Spring) – an ancient pagan festival of fire celebrating the divine union of the God and Goddess. Beltane and Samhain are the points in the year where the veil between this world and the Otherworld was at its thinnest, enabling comingling and communication between the living and the dead. Midsummer This special day is when the veil between this world and the other world is the thinnest. Magic is strongest on this day.