Lunar Calendar

Origin:Winter solstice: the longest night heralds the sun's rebirth.

Ritual:Burn the Yule log, decorate with greenery and watch for the light's return.

Origin:Festival of returning light and the goddess Brigid, heralding the first signs of spring.

Ritual:Light candles, cleanse your altar and plant your intentions for the year.

Origin:Spring equinox: the balance of day and night celebrates fertility and renewal.

Ritual:Decorate eggs, plant seeds and honour the lengthening dawn.

Origin:May fire celebrating union, passion and the abundance of nature in bloom.

Ritual:Dance around the fire, weave flower crowns and leap the flames for luck.

Origin:Summer solstice, the longest day: the peak of solar power.

Ritual:Keep vigil at sunset, gather herbs and give thanks to the light.

Origin:First harvest honouring the god Lugh and the earth's first fruits.

Ritual:Share bread, give thanks for abundance and keep a sheaf of wheat.

Origin:Autumn equinox: second harvest and gratitude before the growing night.

Ritual:Set an autumn table, take stock and rebalance your home.

Origin:The witches' new year: the veil between worlds thins and ancestors are honoured.

Ritual:Set an ancestor altar, light a candle and practise divination.