The Wheel of the Year
Eight festivals mark the turning seasons in the old British calendar: the solstices, the equinoxes and the four fire festivals between them. The next one is highlighted.
Next festivalSamhain
The old Celtic new year, when the veil between worlds was thought thinnest. A night for remembering those gone before, lighting a candle in the window and clearing out what the year leaves behind.
Silver Obsidian Buddha Gemstone Pendant
Cauldron Oil Burner – Owl, White
Biofresh Backflow Incense Cones – Frankincense &
Magic Pendulum – Smoky Quartz
Next festivalYule
The winter solstice and the return of the light. Evergreens brought indoors, a log kept burning, and spiced scents to carry the house through the longest night.
Festive Morning Whipped Soap – 120g
Pot of Fragrance Soy Candle – Apple & Cinnamon
Magic Spell Candle – Happiness
Next festivalImbolc
The first stirring of spring and the feast of Brigid. Candles in every window, the hearth swept clean, and seeds of new intentions planted.
Cedarwood Crown Chakra Bangle with Clear Quartz
Gemstone Essential Oil Roller Bottle – Amethyst,
Soap Flower Bouquet – Lavender Rose & Carnation
Clear Quartz Six Face Obelisk Point – 11cm
Next festivalOstara
The spring equinox, when day and night stand equal. Eggs, hares and fresh flowers mark a time for balance and new beginnings.
Hop Hare Crystal Magic Flower Candle – The Devil
Gemstone Essential Oil Roller Bottle – Aventurin
Banana Bath Bomb Eggs – Set of 6
Pot of Fragrance Soy Candle – On Jasmine Wings
Next festivalBeltane
May Day and the height of spring: fire, fertility and the hawthorn in flower. A festival of joy, love and the year in full bloom.
Tree of Life Pendant – Carnelian
Gemstone Essential Oil Roller Bottle – Rose Quar
Nymph Spirit Gemstone Ring Set – Love & Flame
Wax Melts – Ylang Ylang, Box of 6
Next festivalLitha
Midsummer and the longest day. Sun-gathered herbs, golden stones and staying up to watch the shortest night pass.
Magic Pendulum – Sunstone
Cedarwood Solar Plexus Chakra Bangle with Citrin
Roman Chamomile Essential Oil – 10ml
Biofresh Garden Incense Sticks – Lemongrass, 50c
Next festivalLughnasadh
The first harvest, named for the god Lugh. Bread, grain and gratitude for what the year has given so far.
Bali Mala Necklace – Fertility & Abundance
Tiger Eye Gemstone Bracelet – Gold Tiger
Wax Melts – Lemon Harvest, Box of 6
Next festivalMabon
The autumn equinox and the second harvest. A time to give thanks, take stock and begin to draw inwards.
Ancient Witch Ritual Candle – Sinful Apple
Biofresh Backflow Incense Cones – Amber Saffron
Aromatherapy Essential Oil Set – Autumn