The Wheel Of The Year turns in an endless circle, weaving light and shadow through the seasons, a sacred dance of birth, death and renewal.

 

Wheel Of The Year Ceremonies

Living in sync with the seasons

The seasonal cycle provides a natural framework for life’s phases, guiding when to work, rest, reflect, and grow.  Ignoring these rhythms, as modern society often does by maintaining constant productivity, can lead to burnout and chronic fatigue.  In contrast, living in harmony with the seasons supports optimal physical health, including better sleep, hormone regulation, and improved immune function.  It also promotes emotional resilience and life satisfaction by encouraging individuals to embrace change and find joy in the present moment.

The Wheel Of The Year was first popularised in the mid-twentieth century and is made up of eight seasonal festivals marking the solstices, equinoxes and midpoints between them.  This gives us time as a community to meet up every six weeks to check in and refocus in an evening of contemplation, ritual and celebration.

  • Imbolc: Celebrated on 1st February. Also known as St Brigid’s Day or Candlemas. This festival celebrates the first signs of spring and the awakening of the Goddess after the winter. It is associated with purification and healing.
  • Ostara: Occurs on 21st March. Also known as Spring Equinox or Easter. Ostara marks the balance between day and night and the arrival of spring, symbolising fertility and new life. 
  • Beltane: Takes place on 1st May. Also known as May Day. Beltane celebrates the peak of spring and the beginning of summer and when new life is in full flow and birdsong fills the air and symbolises the union of the God and Goddess.
  • Litha: Falls on 21st June. Also known as Summer Solstice or Midsummer.  Litha is the longest day and shortest night of the year, representing the peak power of the Sun God.It is a time of joy and celebration of the sun’s strength and the abundance of the natural world.
  • Lughnasadh: Observed on 1st August. Also known as Lammas or Loaf Mass Day. This festival marks the first harvest of the year, a time of thanksgiving for the early crops and honoring the god Lugh. It is also a time for craft fairs and sharing skills.
  • Mabon: Celebrated on 21st September. Also known as the Autumn Equinox. Mabon is a time of thanksgiving for the fullness of the harvest and a celebration of balance as the days grow shorter.It is associated with the Crone and Sage deities
  • Samhain: Marked on 31st October.  Also known as Halloween, All Hallow’s Eve or Celtic New Year. Samhain is the most well-known Pagan holiday, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the darker and colder half of the year.It is a time to honor ancestors, reflect on death, and recognise the thinning of the veil between worlds.
  • Yule Occurs on 21st December.  Also know as Winter Solstice, Yule or Midwinter. Marking the shortest day and longest night, symbolising the rebirth of the Horned God, a time to rest and pause in the stillness. It is also considered the beginning of the new year in the Pagan calendar.

What To Expect From Our Ceremonies:

– We hold these events outside, gathered around the fire (weather permitting) to enable us to connect fully with the elements.

– The ceremonies are for a small gathering of up to 30 people maximum

– We include poetry, folklore, music, ritual and ceremony. 

– They are inclusive of all religions, faiths and beliefs and focus mainly on reconnecting to nature and natural rhythms and cycles.

“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes.  Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow” – Lao Tzu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the ceremony?

It runs from 18:00 – 20.30 and we welcome people to arrive from 17.30

Is there parking on site?

Yes when you arrive, you can park in the paddock, which will be open.

Will refreshments be available? 

Yes, we provide hot and cold drinks.

Are children and dogs allowed? 

As we encourage people to enter into a state of deep contemplation, children under 16 years old and dogs are not allowed, so that others can go within and not have to worry about the fire being a hazard.