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The Wuccan Year: Spells, Rituals, and Holiday Celebrations
By
Judy Ann Nock
©2007, F & W Publications, Inc.
In The Wiccan Year, Rev. Judy Ann Nock, Fellowship of Isis priestess of the Iseum of Urania Celesta and the Iseum of the Muses, has written a practical guide to the cycle of the year, with a focus on the star energy of each season.
The preface describes the development of Judy’s idea for a book based on the Wiccan wheel of the year with its branches in the stars and its roots in the old agrarian seasonal festivals.
This is an evolutionary concept, which will be especially meaningful to members of the Fellowship of Isis, as it reflects the continuum of energy and consciousness that connects the core of the earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos, as shown in the spiral galactic glyph of the Fellowship of Isis. The Wiccan Year also embodies ideas found in the FOI liturgy cycle Psyche, a collection of psychic journeys to a variety of star systems and constellations.
The seasonal and celestial events in this book are based in the Northern hemisphere. The constellations discussed in this book describe groupings of stars that are visible overhead, or on the horizon, at the time a festival occurs, as well as an overview of the zodiacal signs through which the sun travels during each season..
Each chapter is devoted to a single solar or cross-quarter festival. The quality of that time of year is described, and very good historical background and interpretation of the festival’s significance is provided. Celestial events occurring during that time in the yearly cycle are pointed out, and their mythological and legendary associations explained. Each chapter also includes meditations for each festival based on what is happening in nature, star meanings, and traditional meanings. There are also rituals attuned to the events and stars of the season. The astrological significance of the festival is also included. There are also charms, spells, practical crafts, recipes, and more, for each festival.
There is a chapter devoted to the moons in each month, with a meditation for each full moon.
The appendix includes tables of correspondences for the Sabbats and the Zodiac, with dates for festivals up to 2020, and astronomical information about the seasons. There is also a great bibliography and glossary of term.
This is a great handbook for those new to Wicca and Paganism, as it provides high quality, balanced information and observations. Those who have been in the Craft for many years will find the refreshing new ideas and perspectives provided in this handy manual to provide another dimension of meaning to a beloved celebration.
By
Judy Ann Nock
©2007, F & W Publications, Inc.
In The Wiccan Year, Rev. Judy Ann Nock, Fellowship of Isis priestess of the Iseum of Urania Celesta and the Iseum of the Muses, has written a practical guide to the cycle of the year, with a focus on the star energy of each season.
The preface describes the development of Judy’s idea for a book based on the Wiccan wheel of the year with its branches in the stars and its roots in the old agrarian seasonal festivals.
This is an evolutionary concept, which will be especially meaningful to members of the Fellowship of Isis, as it reflects the continuum of energy and consciousness that connects the core of the earth and the farthest reaches of the cosmos, as shown in the spiral galactic glyph of the Fellowship of Isis. The Wiccan Year also embodies ideas found in the FOI liturgy cycle Psyche, a collection of psychic journeys to a variety of star systems and constellations.
The seasonal and celestial events in this book are based in the Northern hemisphere. The constellations discussed in this book describe groupings of stars that are visible overhead, or on the horizon, at the time a festival occurs, as well as an overview of the zodiacal signs through which the sun travels during each season..
Each chapter is devoted to a single solar or cross-quarter festival. The quality of that time of year is described, and very good historical background and interpretation of the festival’s significance is provided. Celestial events occurring during that time in the yearly cycle are pointed out, and their mythological and legendary associations explained. Each chapter also includes meditations for each festival based on what is happening in nature, star meanings, and traditional meanings. There are also rituals attuned to the events and stars of the season. The astrological significance of the festival is also included. There are also charms, spells, practical crafts, recipes, and more, for each festival.
There is a chapter devoted to the moons in each month, with a meditation for each full moon.
The appendix includes tables of correspondences for the Sabbats and the Zodiac, with dates for festivals up to 2020, and astronomical information about the seasons. There is also a great bibliography and glossary of term.
This is a great handbook for those new to Wicca and Paganism, as it provides high quality, balanced information and observations. Those who have been in the Craft for many years will find the refreshing new ideas and perspectives provided in this handy manual to provide another dimension of meaning to a beloved celebration.
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