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The Old Ways for the Modern Seeker The Rhythm of the Earth: A Guide to the Wheel of the Year In the Craft, time is not a straight line, but a great, spinning Wheel. This sacred roadmap—the Wheel of the Year—reminds us that for every winter of rest, there is a spring of rebirth. Understanding the Two Halves The Wheel is composed of eight distinct nodes of power, but they are not all created equal in history or astronomy. To walk the path with intent, one must understand the differen …

Ostara: Celebrating the Spring Equinox Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox, is a time of rebirth and renewal celebrated by Pagans, Wiccans, and Witches. It marks the arrival of spring, when the Earth awakens from its winter slumber and days and nights are equal in length. Historically, Ostara was a festival of fertility and new beginnings celebrated by ancient Germanic and Anglo-Saxon cultures. The festival is named after the goddess Eostre (or Ostara), a deity associated with spring and da …