Wicca Year of Magic: From the Wheel of the Year to the Cycles of the Moon, Magic for Every Occasion

by Lisa Chamberlain

Overview

Make your year a magical one with this beginner’s guide to the eight Wiccan Sabbats held throughout the year, along with an exploration of lunar magic.

Many Wiccans follow the Wheel of the Year, honoring eight Sabbats, or days of power, and Esbats, ritual occasions usually held at each Full Moon. In this handy guide, bestselling Wiccan author Lisa Chamberlain helps practitioners experience the magic of the turning seasons and the lunar cycle. She explores the spiritual themes of each Sabbat and shares spells aligned with the seasonal and divine energies of each holiday. You’ll find fun ideas for celebrating these magical occasions, whether you’re a solitary practitioner or a coven member. The book also takes an in-depth look at magical timing and the lunar cycle alongside spells you can incorporate into Esbat celebrations. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781454941101
Publisher:	Sterling Ethos
Publication date:	10/19/2021
Series:	The Mystic Library , #8
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	739,912
File size:	12 MB
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About the Author

Lisa Chamberlain is the successful author of more than 20 books on Wicca and magic, including Wicca Book of Spells, Wicca for Beginners, Wicca Crystal Magic, Wicca Herbal Magic, and Wicca Year of Magic. Her focus is on positive magic that promotes self-empowerment for the good of the whole. Find out more at wiccaliving.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction ix

Part 1 The Wheel at a Glance

Inventing the Wheel 3

A Timeless Cycle 8

The Sabbats 9

Turning the Wheel 11

Part 2 Days of Power: The Sabbats

Old Traditions Made New 15

Preparing for Magical Sabbats 16

A Note on Dates 19

Yule (Winter Solstice) 21

Winter Magic and Merriment 23

Celebrating Yule 26

Yule Correspondences 27

Inner Light Meditation 28

Magical Yule Brew 30

Imbolc 32

Brighid, Goddess of Fire 34

Celebrating Imbolc 37

Imbolc Correspondences 39

Hearth and Home Purification Ritual 39

Imbolc Seed and Candle Spell 41

Ostara (Spring Equinox) 44

Fertility and the Goddess of the Dawn 46

Celebrating Ostara 50

Ostara Correspondences 51

Bark and Flower Balancing Spell 51

Ostara Egg Garden Fertility Spell 53

Beltane 55

The Lighting of the Balefire 58

Celebrating Beltane 61

Beltane Correspondences 64

Beltane Abundance Divination 65

Herbal Charm for Finding Romance 66

Litha (Summer Solstice) 68

The Power of the Sun 70

Celebrating Litha 73

Litha Correspondences 75

Summer Solstice Courage Spell 75

Lithe Anointing Oil 78

Lammas 80

The First Fruits 83

Celebrating Lammas 86

Lammas Correspondences 87

Lammas Gratitude and Bread Blessing Ritual 88

Skill-Building Crystal Charm 89

Mabon (Fall Equinox) 91

The Horn of Plenty 94

Celebrating Mabon 96

Mabon Correspondences 97

Mabon Floating Candle Spell 98

Autumn Protection Charm 100

Samhain 101

Spirits and Symbols 104

Celebrating Samhain 108

Samhain Correspondences 110

Spell for Burning Away Bad Habits 110

Spirit-Guided Writing 112

The Moon's Journey 131

New Moon 131

Waxing Crescent 132

Waxing Half 134

Waxing Half to Full (Gibbous) 136

The Full Moon 137

Full to Waning Half (Gibbous) 139

Waning Half 141

Waning Crescent 142

The Dark Moon 144

A Miscellany of Moon Magic 146

A Daily Ritual for Greeting the Moon 146

Four Quarters Moon Spell Series 147

Magical Oil Blends for Lunar Occasions 149

Full Moon Ritual Bath Salts 150

Charging Tools with Lunar Energy 151

Conclusion 154

Acknowledgments 155

Suggestions for Further Reading 156

Index 158

Picture Credits 164

About the Author 164