The Wiccan Wheel of the Year
4 min readDec 15, 2023
On its surface, The Wheel of the Year is a concept rooted in various modern pagan and neopagan traditions, particularly Wicca and other earth-centered spiritual practices. It represents an annual cycle of 8 major festivals or sabbats, which mark significant points in the changing seasons and the agricultural and astronomical cycles. These sabbats are celebrated to honor nature, the cycles of life, and the interplay of light and dark.
It encompasses the solstices, equinoxes, and Cross-Quarter days. The Wheel of the Year, as it’s known today, is a modern construction. It is…
