(^134) A Wiccan Bible
The Wheel of the Year
Darkness Before Light
When considering the traditional date of a Holiday it is important to remember
that in ancient times the day began and ended at sundown; thus the light of each day is
preceded by the darkness of that same day. This principle is represented in such lore as
Diana (Darkness) and Lucifer (Light). Prior to their separation into two beings, that
which came before was simply called Diana.
In ordering the Wiccan Holidays, many folk are inclined to begin with the Winter
Solstice, stating that the Winter Solstice is the beginning of the solar year and then
Winter Solstice
Spring Equinox
Bealtaine
Summer Solstice
Lughnasadh
Fall Equinox
Samhain
Imbolg
Masculine
Feminine
Winter
Dark Half of the year
Light Half of the year
Summer
Feminine
Masculine
Longest Night of the Year
Longest Day of the Year
Third Cross Quarter Second Cross Quarter
Fourth Cross Quarter First Cross Quarter
The Eight Spokes of the Solar Year (reprinted from page 50)
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