Llewellyn's 2023 Witches' Calendar

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Beltane, also known as May Day, is one of the four Greater Sabbats. It is observed on May 1st each year, approximately halfway between the spring solstice, Ostara, and the summer solstice, Litha. The ancient Celtic calendar historically established Beltane as the first summer day, although the summer solstice is officially the first summer day in many countries.

Imbolc is the time of the beginning of beginnings, the time to consider carefully what you will do with the year stretching before you. Imbolc brings the awakening of the life force when the first green shoots of bulbs appear. Life is stirring again and this marks the Goddess recovering after giving birth while the newborn God is depicted as a small child nursing from his mother. The God is growing, spreading sunshine all around causing things to grow. It is a time to honour the feminine and get ready for spring. At lmbolc, the Australian forests are bright with the colour yellow, the Acacia trees coming into full flower. Until fairly recently, the 1st of August was “Wattle day” in Australia (it has now been moved to the 1st of September). January 11: New Moon in Capricorn – a time to set attainable goals, form concrete plans for the future, and meditate on the meaning of responsibility and all that it entails for you. Exact time: 6:58 a.m. EST Suggested Celebration Planning: Observe the exact day, or on the weekend before on Saturday, April 30, and also observe the Solar Eclipse at 4:28 pm, or Sunday May 1. Same weekend at Dark Moon in Taurus with the eclipse.As the Wheel originates in the Northern Hemisphere, in the Southern Hemisphere most Pagans advance these dates six months so as to coincide with the natural seasons as they occur in their local climates. For instance, an Australian Pagan may celebrate Beltane on the 1st of November, when a Canadian Pagan is celebrating Samhain. Along with The Pentacle Path, the Lithatide begins after our celebrations of Beltane are concluded. We tap elemental fire’s powers of Will, to apply our energies and forge plans of action to attain our great work intention. Then at Litha we release to the fires what no longer aids our sacred mission, investing into the work through personal sacrifice and toil. We also shed old skins that no longer fit our evolving selves, tapping elemental fire’s powers of surrender. Dark Moon Taurus The original Mother’s Day. This is the Festival of Women which is observed to honor Juno Luciana. 4 - Feast of Rhiannon( Epona) 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 One of the two pagan Sabbats is associated with a specific God or Goddess – the other is Imbolc or Brigid’s Day. The festival of Lammas is celebrated annually on August 1st, approximately halfway between Litha and Mabon, the autumnal equinox. Lughnasadh/Lammas Ritual

This month is an excellent time to expand your horizons. If you have been wanting to try something new, now is the time to jump in full force. Mesopotamian Goddess of fertility and healing. Day of Willows September 30 to October 27 - Celtic Month Ivy Ritual Function: Balance elemental water energy, and shadow work for the virtues and vices of Scorpio. [Edited with correction 12/20/2021] This Norse celebration marks new beginnings honors the land and revitalizes the plow for the upcoming planting season Powamu Hopi Festival The four Lesser Sabbats are Ostara, the vernal equinox; Litha, the summer solstice; Mabon, the autumn equinox; and Yule, the winter solstice. These sabbats mark the sun’s position in the sky and are solar festivals, as the Lesser Sabbats are also known as the solar holidays.

High Winter, Imbolc Sabbat

The major events in the Wheel of the Year are the solstices and equinoxes, which are precise astronomical moments relating to the position of Earth and the Sun. Their exact dates vary each year because the modern calendar (Gregorian calendar) only has 365 days while the Earth takes a bit longer (365.25 days) to travel around the Sun, so an extra day is added every 4 years (leap years). Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places. Also known as Bealtaine, Walpurgisnacht, May Day, (Northern Hemisphere) & Novey Eve (in Southern Hemisphere). Suggested Celebration Planning: Celebrate Night before, Sat. August 21 while moon is still in Aquarius for the second time. Even though full moon technically falls same day the sun enters Virgo, moon peaks prior to this shift by 9 hours (at 5:35 pm.) It is a BLUE MOON because it is the second full moon with Leo/Aquarius opposition, and the 3rd out of four full moons in Summer Season.

Suggested Celebration Timing: Observe the Thursday night before, March 31, 2022, after the moon enters Aries at 5:30 am until opposition at 2:24 am. Suggested Celebration Timing: Best observed January 21 during the 2 hours 24 minutes between 1:29 pm and 5:53 pm The perfect month for gathering with friends and family to feel their warmth during the cold of winter. Take this month to spend time reflecting on the previous year. But don’t forget to look ahead as the new year can be full of changes. Focus your energy on the upcoming spring and how you want to prepare for the start of new projects or adventures.Suggested Celebration Planning: Observe the exact date, or wait until the following weekend Sept. 23-25. Could be combined with Dark Moon rites on Sunday.