**WHAT IS SAMHAIN?** Samhain (Gaelic, commonly pronounced Sow-wen), is an ancient harvest festival and ceremonial practice dating back to pre-Christian Ireland and the rest of the Celtic world, taking place between 31st October and November 1st. Considered the beginning of the Wheel of the Year (and thus the Pagan “New Year”), Samhain also serves asContinue reading “What Is Samhain?”
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The Celestial and Elemental Wheel of the year
**The Celestial and Elemental Wheel of the year** The wheel of the year is used by many witches, however, not all. The wheel of the year is a Wiccan construct and belief that was developed in the 50-90’s. It draws heavily on Celtic practices, as well as Norse and Germanic traditions. I am not WiccanContinue reading “The Celestial and Elemental Wheel of the year”
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