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.
Dark Creatures of Ostara: Spirits and Folklore of the Spring Equinox
Spring folklore is not always gentle. Across cultures, the spring equinox was seen as a dangerous threshold where spirits, fae, and restless forces stirred alongside the returning life of the earth.