SEASONAL WHEEL
THE OLD CALENDAR STILL TURNS. FOLLOW THE YEAR AS THE OLD WORLD KEPT IT.
Follow the turning of the year through old festivals, forgotten customs, seasonal folklore, and ritual practice. From first frost to firelit spring, each season carries its own magic—and its own ghosts.
Sacred Hares and Spring Spirits: The Folklore of the Ostara Rabbit
The rabbit associated with Ostara and Easter has deep roots in folklore. Across Europe and beyond, hares were linked to fertility, moon magic, and even witchcraft, making them powerful symbols of the returning life of spring.
The Magical Symbolism of Eggs: Seeds of Life in Myth and Ritual
Across cultures and mythologies, the egg has symbolized life, creation, and cosmic beginnings. From ancient creation myths to spring festivals like Ostara, eggs represent the hidden potential of new life waiting to emerge.
Ostara: The Spring Equinox and the Return of Balance
The spring equinox marks the moment when day and night stand in perfect balance. In modern pagan traditions, this turning point is celebrated as Ostara—a festival of renewal, fertility, and the quiet return of life after winter.