FULL MOON: April 12
NEW MOON: March 29
SOLAR ECLIPSE: March 29
LUNAR ECLIPSE: September 7-8
MERCURY RETROGRADE: March 14 - April 7
METEOR SHOWER: Lyrids - April 21-22 (peak)
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THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR
SABBAT DATES
Here you’ll find all the Sabbat dates for the coming seasons, marking the turning of the Wheel of the Year. These sacred points celebrate nature’s cycles, from the light of the solstices to the balance of the equinoxes and the eight traditional sabbats honored by witches and earth-based practitioners.
Use this guide to help plan your rituals, spells, and celebrations with the flow of the seasons. While these dates are a wonderful way to connect with the earth’s energy, always remember—ritual work and spiritual connection can happen any time you feel called.
Wheel of the Year Sabbat Dates
Imbolc
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Northern Hemisphere: February 1–2
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Southern Hemisphere: August 1–2
A festival of purification and hope. A time for blessings, inspiration, and preparing for new beginnings.
Ostara (Spring Equinox)
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Northern Hemisphere: March 20–21
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Southern Hemisphere: September 22–23
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A celebration of balance and fertility as day and night are equal. Perfect for planting seeds (literal and energetic) and embracing growth.
Beltane
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Northern Hemisphere: April 30 – May 1
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Southern Hemisphere: October 31 – November 1
The fire festival of passion, love, creativity, and fertility. Great for abundance and protection rituals.
Litha (Summer Solstice)
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Northern Hemisphere: June 20–21
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Southern Hemisphere: December 21–22
The longest day of the year. A time for celebrating power, success, solar magic, and manifestation.
Lughnasadh (Lammas)
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Northern Hemisphere: August 1
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Southern Hemisphere: February 1–2
The first harvest festival. Focus on gratitude, abundance, success, and honoring the fruits of your efforts.
Mabon (Autumn Equinox)
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Northern Hemisphere: September 22–23
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Southern Hemisphere: March 20–21
A celebration of balance and the second harvest. Perfect for grounding, protection, and gratitude as the darker season approaches.
Samhain
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Northern Hemisphere: October 31 – November 1
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Southern Hemisphere: April 30 – May 1
The witch’s new year and the thinning of the veil. Ideal for ancestor work, divination, and releasing.
Yule (Winter Solstice)
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Northern Hemisphere: December 21–22
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Southern Hemisphere: June 20–21
A sacred time of rebirth and the return of the light. Perfect for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions for the coming year.
