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Yule- winter solstice. Symbolizes the God's death and the Goddess's supreme rule. A time or
celebration, family gatherings, and warmth.
Imbolic- Febuary 2nd-
The starting of spring, a time to begin new things, this is when the Goddess is returning to land.
Ostara- Spring Equinox. This is the time of the year when the light overcomes darkness. It's the time to plant seeds
and let them grow. This is truly when Spring begins.
Beltaine- May 1st. This
is a holiday of celebration. It celebrates the marriage between the Goddess amd the God. It is also a time to conceive if
you are a woman and old enough.
Midsummer- Summer Solstice. Celebrates the God, just
as beltaine celebrates the Goddess. The turning point in the year from light to darkness.
Lammas-July 31. The first of the harvest festivals, though its still the middle of summer for some people. Now is the
time to pick the first harvest fruits in time for the winter.
Mabon-
Autumn Equinox. Mabon is a spiritual holiday, the second harvest festival. now is the time to excersize your mind instead
of your body. The tradition of starting school in the fall probably came from this idea.
Samhain- October 31st or November 7. Samhain, or Halloween, is the Wiccan and Pagan New Year. It is a great time for
visiting the Astral, divination, and remembering the dead. It is sadi it's when the wall between worlds is the thinnest.
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