|
Yule |
December 21 )
|
The Goddess gives birth to the
God.
Winter solstice. |
|
Imbolc |
February 2 |
The recovery of the Goddess after
her labor. The Earth awakens and begins to bloom. |
|
Ostara |
March 21
)
|
The Goddess blesses the Earth with
fertility. The God , a maturing young man, delights in the
wonders around him.
Spring equinox. |
|
Beltane |
April 30 |
The God and the Goddess unite. The
Goddess becomes pregnant. |
Litha or
Midsummer |
June 21
)
|
The Earth is enveloped in the
fertility of the Goddess and the God.
Summer solstice. |
|
Lughnasadh or Lammas |
August 1 |
The God begins to weaken, just as
the plants of Earth are beginning to wither. |
|
Mabon |
September 21
)
|
The God prepares to leave this
world and begin his journey anew.
Autumn equinox. |
|
Samhain |
October 31 |
The God dies, and we mourn, but
wait for his return. The Goddess prepares for the birth of
her child. |
