Llewellyn's 2022 Witches' Datebook

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October is a mysterious month dedicated to engaging in shadow work, while the thinning of the veil offers a unique opportunity for delving into divination, spirit work, and ancestor veneration. At dawn on the longest day, at Stonehenge, the two stones which are located outside of the main circle, called the Heel Stone and the Slaughter Stone (now prone), channel the sun in alignment and the first rays hit the centre of the circle. Lughnasadh

Along with The Pentacle Path, the Ostaratide begins after our celebrations of Imbolc are concluded. We tap elemental air’s powers of knowing, to learn what is already understood about the subject of our great work intention. Then at Ostara we start asking new questions, releasing expectation, opening our minds to experimentation so that we gain first hand knowledge, tapping elemental air’s powers of wonderment. Spring Season – Germination Spring’s Gate: Spring Equinox: Ostara Sabbat Please note, if you are in spiritual danger or are plagued by harmful energies, DO NOT DELAY OR WAIT for the Moon. Instead, proceed with your ritual with fierce determination and personal power.Suggested celebration timing: For weekend observance, Friday, December 23, 2022 concurrent with Dark Moon in Capricorn. May 7: New Moon in Taurus – reflect on your personal belongings, your surroundings, and what makes a home special to you. Assess how your environment could better fulfill your personal needs and take those steps to make your house into a home. Exact time: 11:24 p.m. EST

Ancient Roman Goddess Vesta, the goddess of the hearth and sacred fire June 10 to July 7 - Celtic Month Oak I realize that art is opinion and perspective, but the hard lines of this artist is distracting and ugly. There isn't a single image worth keeping for three calendar years now. I keep the calendars from years previous because the artwork is gorgeous, but starting with 2019, they simply aren't worth keeping. Suggested Celebration Planning: Night before on Sun. Sept 19, while moon still in Pisces and you have all evening to enjoy the moonrise. OR Monday night, but complete rite before 7:55 pm. Suggested Celebration Planning: Night before on Thursday, Nov. 18, while moon is still waxing in Taurus. Stay up late to catch the Lunar Eclipse at 3:57 am. What is a Blue Moon and How To CelebrateAugust 30th, 2023, reaching its peak illumination at 9:36 p.m. ESTSamhain, or best known as Halloween, is Celtic New Year’s Eve and the final harvest. It’s when the veil between the world of the living and the dead is the thinnest and when pagans believe spirits easiest roam the earth and when it is easiest to communicate with them. Samhain is a time to honor all those who have come before, for all that was gifted to us during the year, to ask for guidance, and to set intentions as the turning of the wheel begins again.