Publisher's Synopsis
The Wheel of the Year is an annual cycle of seasonal festivals, observed by many modern Pagans, consisting of the year's chief solar events (solstices and equinoxes) and the midpoints between them.
In this guide, including:
-The origins and development of the modern Wheel of the Year
-The seasonal and spiritual significance of each of the eight days of power: Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon and Samhain
-The pagan history behind each Sabbat--the myths, beliefs and customs that have inspired our modern celebrations
-Suggestions for creating your own Sabbat celebrations, whether you're a solitary practitioner or working with fellow Witches
-Spells and other magical workings aligned with the seasonal and divine energies of each Sabbat
