TIPS TO FIND LOCAL OR ONLINE GROUPS TO CELEBRATE SABBATS:

• Find Local Pagan Groups on Meetup.com.

• Explore the Paganism Reddit.

• Mud and Magic provide Sabbat rituals for small groups.

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THE WHEEL TURNS WITHIN: EMBRACING YOUR INNER SEASONS & SABBATS 🔄 ✨

🎡 The Wheel of the Year, traditionally marking external seasonal changes, can also guide your personal spiritual journeys. By recognizing the "inner seasons" that mirror nature's cycle,🪞we discover who we truly are and walk the path of self-discovery.

THE INNER SEASONS: 🌱☀️🍁❄️

SPRING: RENEWAL & GROWTH 🌱Just as the earth awakens from its winter slumber, spring invites us to shed old layers and embrace new beginnings. It's a time to set intentions that align with your deepest desires. Plant the seeds of positive change, and nurture your personal growth with the same care and attention we give to blossoming flowers. 🌸

CORRESPONDENCES: **Green, yellow, air, earth, daffodil, chamomile, quartz, amethyst, Aries, Taurus

SUMMER: ABUNDANCE & MANIFESTATION ☀️ Summer, with its long days and radiant sunshine, mirrors a time of peak energy and manifestation within you. It's a season to celebrate your achievements, harness your personal power, and bask in the warmth of your dreams coming to fruition. Just as nature bursts forth in full bloom, we too can blossom and radiate our unique brilliance. 🌻

CORRESPONDENCES: Red, orange, fire, water, lavender, rose, ruby, citrine, Gemini, Cancer, Leo

AUTUMN: HARVEST & RELEASE 🍁 As nature sheds its leaves in a vibrant display of letting go, she invites us to turn inward and reflect on our own journey. It's a time to harvest wisdom gleaned from experiences, both sweet and bitter. This is the season to release anything that no longer serves your highest good. Like the trees preparing for winter's rest, we too can create space for inner transformation, allowing new growth to emerge in the seasons to come. 🍂

CORRESPONDENCES: Orange, brown, earth, air, sage, patchouli, amber, carnelian, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio

WINTER: REST & REBIRTH ❄️ Winter's quiet offers a sacred invitation for introspection and healing. As nature rests, you too can embrace stillness, turning your attention inwards to nurture your spirit. This season of stillness allows you to process last year's experiences. You can release any lingering burdens, and prepare for a personal rebirth. Like the seeds dormant beneath the snow, your potential lies waiting, ready to emerge with renewed vitality in the spring.

CORRESPONDENCES: Blue, white, water, earth, evergreen, holly, amethyst, clear quartz, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius

CONNECTING THE INNER SEASONS TO THE SABBATS:

Each Sabbat offers a unique opportunity for inner growth. Greater Sabbats are traditionally celebrated on fixed dates. Lesser Sabbats are celebrated at the solstices and equinoxes, which are astronomical events that vary slightly from year to year.

🎡 IMBOLC (FEBRUARY 1-2): Take a cleansing bath with purifying herbs like sage or lavender to renew your energy and intentions. 🕊️🛁

🎡 OSTARA (SPRING EQUINOX) 🕯️ Plant seeds in a pot or garden while visualizing the seeds of change and growth you wish to nurture within yourself. 🌱

🎡 BELTANE (MAY 1-2) 🕯️ Dance around a bonfire or light a red candle to celebrate your achievements and harness your personal power. 🔥💃

🎡 LITHA (SUMMER SOLSTICE) 🕯️ Bask in the sun's warmth and meditate on your goals, visualizing them coming to fruition in the peak of your energy. ☀️🧘‍♀️

🎡 LUGHNASADH (AUGUST 1-2) 🕯️ Bake bread or share a meal with loved ones, expressing gratitude for the first harvest and setting intentions for the coming transformation. 🌾🍞

🎡 MABON (AUTUMN EQUINOX) 🕯️Create an altar with autumn leaves and write down what you wish to release, then burn or bury the paper as a symbolic act of letting go. 🍂📝

🎡 SAMHAIN (OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1) 🕯️ Light a candle and share stories or memories of your ancestors, honoring their wisdom and embracing the transformative power of the thinning veil. 💀

🎡 YULE (WINTER SOLSTICE) 🕯️ Light a candle and set an intention for the rebirth of your inner light and hope.

HOW TO CONNECT YOUR INNER SEASONS + GROWTH TO THE SABBATS

The Wheel of the Year is more than just an external calendar. It's a mirror to your inner cycles, offering guidance and support on your spiritual path. By embracing the rhythm of the inner seasons, you align with the natural flow of the universe, unlocking your full potential for growth and transformation. 🌀✨

INTENTION SETTING: Align your intentions with the natural energy of each season, focusing on growth and new beginnings in Spring, and release and transformation in Autumn. 🌱🍂

MINDFUL PRACTICES: Choose practices that resonate with each season. In Summer, embrace outdoor activities to harness the sun's energy, and in Winter, turn inward with meditation and reflection. 🧘‍♀️

SEASONAL RITUALS: Craft personalized rituals to mark each turning of the Wheel. Plant seeds at Ostara to symbolize new beginnings, and honor your ancestors at Samhain. 🕯️

CONNECTING WITH NATURE: Spend time in nature during each season, observing its changes and allowing its energy to guide your inner journey. 🌳

JOURNALING AND REFLECTION: Track your progress and intentions throughout the year, aligning your internal growth with the external seasons, fostering deeper self-awareness. 📖

ELEMENTAL & SEASONAL CORRESPONDENCES

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