Sabbats

The Wheel of the Year is a calendar used by many modern Pagans and Wiccans to mark the cycle of seasons and celebrate seasonal festivals. It consists of eight holidays, known as Sabbats, that are evenly spaced throughout the year. These Sabbats include four major and four minor festivals, which are connected to the changing seasons and agricultural cycles.

Litha (Summer Solstice, around June 21): Celebrates the longest day of the year and the height of the sun’s power. It is a time of abundance and vitality.

Lammas or Lughnasadh (August 1): Marks the first harvest and is a time of gratitude for abundance and the fruits of the earth.

Mabon (Autumn Equinox): Celebrates the second harvest and the balance of day and night. It is a time to give thanks and prepare for the coming winter.

Samhain (October 31): Marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of winter. It is often seen as the Pagan New Year and a time to honor ancestors.

Yule (Winter Solstice): Celebrates the rebirth of the sun and the longest night of the year. It is a festival of light and renewal.