The cycle of the Wheel of the Year, based on the idea of growth and decay is in terms of ritual even more pertinent to magical working than, for instance, astrology with all its complexities. It enables us to give a structured approach to our ordinary, everyday lives.

The Wheel of the Year for pagans consists of eight Sabbats (celebrations of belief). All of them are solar, commemorating the stages of the relationship between the Sun God and Mother Earth and marking the passing of the year with natural milestones, such as planting and harvest.

Some pagans would define the Sabbats as major and minor. The major – and best-loved – ones are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lughnasadh. The minor ones are Yule (winter solstice), Ostara (spring equinox), Litha (summer solstice), and Mabon (autumn equinox). This subdivision is by no means made by all pagans, many of whom feel that the Sabbats are of equal significance. It should be remembered that these seasonal celebrations will be celebrated in reverse in the southern hemisphere.

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