A ‘death festival’ marking the beginning of winter – the midpoint between Autumn and Winter. Witch’s New Year. Symbols: Pumpkins; skeletons; marigolds; autumn leaves; pomegranates; witch hats; apples cut to expose the pentacle of seeds;[...]

Longest day, shortest night – the sun steadily grows stronger with each passing day. Symbols: Wreaths, holly, oranges and lemons; yule logs; lights; ivy; lots of green growing vines; eucalyptus; pine cones; winter snow; poppies;[...]

Sometimes referred to as Candlemass and Bridgid’s Day. Marks the end of winter and celebrates the return of the Sun God. Symbols: Seeds; wells; fire; white candles; whie flowers; female things. Herbs: Angelica; basil; bay;[...]

Night and day are equal. A time of rebirth and clearing clutter. Life bursts forth from the earth! Symbols: Seeds; eggs; male things; wattle; rabbits; flowers. Herbs: Broom; cinquefoil; jasmine; lavender; lily; rose; sage; violet.[...]