#witch calendar

[breelandwalker]

2023 Witch's Calendar

For all my witches out there, here's a handy list of the 2023 dates for the major holidays, full and new moons, and special events. I've listed my sources at the bottom. Dates and times for all events are calculated for Eastern Standard Time, USA, Northern Hemisphere. Adjust for your location as needed. Enjoy!

WOTY Holidays and Solstices

February 1-2 - Imbolc

March 20 - Spring Equinox / Ostara

May 1 - Beltane

June 21 - Summer Solstice / Midsummer

August 1 - Lughnasadh

September 23- Autumn Equinox / Mabon

October 31 - Samhain

December 21 - Winter Solstice / Yule

Full Moons

January 6 - Wolf Moon ♋

February 5 - Snow Moon ♌

March 7 - Worm Moon ♍

April 6 - Pink Moon ♎

May 5 - Flower Moon ♏

June 4 - Strawberry Moon ♐

July 3 - Thunder Moon (aka Buck Moon) ♑

August 1 - Sturgeon Moon ♒

August 31 - Blue Moon ♓

September 29- Harvest Moon ♈

October 28 - Hunter's Moon (aka Blood Moon) ♉

November 27 - Frost Moon ♊

December 26 - Cold Moon ♋

Fun Fact: The title of Harvest Moon is given to either the September or October full moon, whichever falls closest to the autumn equinox. In 2023, as in 2022, that month will be September.

New Moons

January 21 ♒

February 20 ♓

March 21 ♈

April 20 ♈

May 19 ♉

June 18 ♊

July 17 ♋

August 16 ♌

September 14 ♍

October 14 ♎

November 13 ♏

December 12 ♐

Special Events

February 20 - 2nd New Moon in lunar month

April 20 - Solar Eclipse

May 5 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

August 30 - Blue Moon

September 29 - Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

October 14 - Solar Eclipe (Annular)

October 28 - Lunar Eclipse (Partial)

Mercury Retrogrades (in case you need them)

Dec 29, 2022 - Jan 18, 2023

April 21 - May 14

August 23 - September 15

Dec 13, 2023 - January 1, 2024

SOURCES:

Moon Info - Full Moon 2023

Calendar-12.com - Moon Phases 2023

Full Moonology - Full Moon Calendar 2023

Moon Calendar - Full Moons and New Moons in 2023

Yearly Horoscope - Mercury Retrograde 2023 Dates and Times

Your Zodiac Sign - 2023 Astrology Calendar

The Pagan Grimoire - The Wheel of the Year: The 8 Festivals in the Wiccan Calendar

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EDIT: Updated Jan 6, 2023 to correct full moon signs and include additional celestial events. Enjoy!

[pinkiewitchcraft]

My Personal Wheel of the Year: Part One:

This is my personal wheel of the year, and has absolutely nothing to do with the Wiccan version. I’ve always been fascinated with the Wiccan calendar, but none of it ever truly resonated with me, as I wanted something that was very personal to me, and something I could be comfortable doing for a whole entire month, and not for just a few days.

For me, if I’m celebrating or appreciating something, it won’t just be for a couple of days, it will be for the whole entire month, because for me, nature deserves to be appreciated every single day, and I want to be able to have plenty of time to find multiple ways to celebrate and appreciate everything.

It also makes me feel less anxious, as I never felt comfortable with the idea of trying to quickly find ways to celebrate a holiday for just one or two days, or even a week. That didn’t work for me at all, and it only made me stress out over what to do, how to do this and that, and if it was perfect or not. And the thing is, holidays should be enjoyable, not stressful or dreadful.

So here is Part One of My Personal Wheel of the Year that I am very, very proud of:

The first one is 🌤️Conception🌤️, which takes place during the whole month of January. It focuses on renewal and cleansing and preparing yourself for the months to come within the new year ahead. And the most sacred part of the day is morning time, as it represents new years, new days, new beginnings, new everything.

It is also a time where the cold and the ice slowly melts away as we await the birth of nature which comes soon. The birthing of new life.

This is a very quiet and tranquil month. Everything is slowly, but surely, coming back to life.

The Colors I personally associate with Conception are light colors, greens, blues, browns, yellows, turquoise, white and clear. Light colors to represent the softness of the mornings, and the renewal of life, greens, blues, browns and yellows to represent greenery, blue skies, wood, dirt, soil, and mud, and turquoise to represent the sea. And white to represent the clouds in the sky, and clear snd turquoise to represent water. Another color associated is yellow for the morning sun.

• The Deities associated with Conception are: Gaia, Flora, and Pan.

• Some of the Foods I associate with Conception are: Water, cucumbers, cranberries, watermelon, kiwi, milk and flavored milk, baked goods such as grilled cheese, buttery toast, toast with jams and jellies. For fertility, cleansing, healing, stability, comfort, love, etc.

• A few Flowers I associate with Conception are: Carnations, lilacs, peonies, meadowsweets, begonias, daffodils, sunflowers, etc. For hope, positivity, comfort, healing, softness, love, etc.

• Other Plants are leaves, twigs, branches, rocks, pebbles, and flowers buds.

• Some things to do for Conception are:

- Cleansing yourself to start off the new year.

- Write down the things you plan on doing.

- Write down what you’re grateful for and hopeful for.

- Do some cleaning and rearranging.

- Contemplate life and the new year ahead.

- Meditate.

- Watch the sunrise and appreciate the mornings.

- Stand under the warm sunlight and feel it cleansing you and comforting you.

- Open up a window and let the fresh air in, or stand before the window and observe the nature before you.

- Play music that you find calming and/or cleansing.

- Light some delicate incense and inhale and exhale to renew oneself and the environment around you.

- Light candles to represent the return of the sunlight and its warmth.

- Observe the melting of winter as death finally leaves us, and we journey back into life, warmth, and sunshine.

- Dress yourself in the colors and items corresponding with Conception.

- Decorate your altar with the colors and items of Conception.

- Make art with the colors and items of Conception.

[maxiswitchcraftandpaganblog]

here’s an astrology calendar i find helpful

i just put the big events in my calendar app and add the little note that goes with it to the notes section :)

[venusian-grimoire]

Wheel of the Year

[witchboxco]

2024 Witch's Calendar

January

11th: New Moon

25th: Full Moon (Cold Moon)

February

2nd: Imbolc

9th: New Moon

24th: Full Moon (Quickening Moon)

March

10th: New Moon

19th: Ostara / Spring Equinox

25th: Full Moon (Storm Moon) / Lunar Eclipse

April

1st: Mercury Retrograde

8th: New Moon / Solar Eclipse

22nd: Earth Day

23rd: Full Moon (Wind Moon)

25th: Mercury Direct

May

1st: Beltane/May Day

7th: New Moon

23rd: Full Moon (Flower Moon)

June

6th: New Moon

20th: Litha / Summer Solstice

21st: Full Moon (Strong Sun Moon)

July

2nd: New Moon

21st: Full Moon (Blessing Moon)

August

1st: Lammas/Lughnasadh

4th: New Moon

5th: Mercury Retrograde

19th: Full Moon (Corn Moon)

28th: Mercury Direct

September

2nd: New Moon

17th: Full Moon (Harvest Moon) / Lunar Eclipse

22nd: Mabon / Fall Equinox

October

2nd: New Moon / Solar Eclipse

17th: Full Moon (Blood Moon)

31st: Samhain

November

1st: New Moon

15th: Full Moon (Mourning Moon)

25th: Mercury Retrograde

December

1st: New Moon

15th: Full Moon (Long Nights Moon) / Mercury Direct

21st: Yule / Winter Solstice

30th: New Moon

[s-u-w-i]

"Aj, aj! Už jsi se navrátila?" (Ah, Ah! Already You Have Come Back?) And here goes the third drawing for the Rusalka-themed 2024 calendar! Also, preorders are now OPEN ✨ This year it'll be a little wall calendar (with turning pages, not just a poster as in the few last years). A4 sized when opened. Printed in black&white on beige eco-friendly paper. The cost (shipping included) is 25USD.

Cena kalendáře v rámci ČR je 400kč s poštovným v ceně.

[thewitchystuff]

Hello witches!

I bring you the 2023 calendar for the remaining months  ☆ﾟ. * ･ ｡ﾟ

How are you holding up mid-mercury retrograde?

This year I just added the Planet Oppositions because there are a few of them in the later months of the year and I wanted to research them.

This is a Northern Hemisphere calendar and specific dates may vary due to different time zones, so always do your research for your specific region.

And if you find any mistakes or anything do add it if you reblog, so I can keep it in mind for future calendars!

See you in the full moon!!

[witchpony]

🌕 2023 lunar calendar 🌕

I know that the first moon of the year has already passed, but I forgot to post it, I'm sorry.

This beautiful artwork belongs to @waterofwhimsy

[moonhedgegarden]

[manifestmoons]

The Lunar Calendar

Using a lunar calendar involves tracking and utilizing the phases of the moon for various purposes. Here's how you can use a lunar calendar:

Understanding the Moon Phases: Familiarize yourself with the eight primary phases of the moon: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.

Setting Intentions and Goals: Each moon phase represents a different energy. New Moon is ideal for setting intentions, while Full Moon is a time for culmination and realization.

Manifestation and Planning: Plan important events, projects, or rituals aligned with the corresponding moon phase. For example, start new projects during the Waxing Crescent for growth or release unwanted habits during the Waning Moon.

Spiritual and Personal Practices: Use specific moon phases for spiritual practices like meditation, reflection, and manifestation. Many people find rituals such as charging crystals or performing moon-related ceremonies more potent during certain phases.

Gardening and Nature-Based Activities: Use the moon phases for gardening by planting seeds during the Waxing Moon for optimal growth and pruning during the Waning Moon.

Emotional Awareness: Pay attention to how the moon phases affect your emotions, energy levels, and sleep patterns. Understanding these patterns can help align activities with your natural rhythms.

Maintaining a Lunar Calendar: Keep track of the moon phases using a lunar calendar. Mark important dates and phases to assist with planning and intention-setting.

Remember, while the lunar calendar can offer guidance, personal experiences and interpretations of the moon's phases vary. Experiment with different practices to see what resonates best with you and brings you closer to your goals.

[the-clumsywitch]

2024 Full Moon Calendar with Times

[breelandwalker]

In case anyone is wondering....

"When does the full moon next coincide with...."

Candlemas / Imbolc - February 2026

Leap Day - February 2048

Vernal Equinox - March 2038

Beltane / Mayday - May 2025

Summer Solstice - June 2062

Lughnasadh / Lammas - August 2042

Autumnal Equinox - September 2029

Halloween / Samhain - October 2039

Winter Solstice - December 2094

"When is the next blue moon?"

August 19, 2024 (seasonal)

May 31, 2026 (calendar)

May 20, 2027 (seasonal)

December 31, 2028 (calendar) - plus total lunar eclipse

August 24, 2029 (seasonal)

August 21, 2032 (seasonal)

May 22, 2035 (seasonal)

January 31, 2037 (calendar) - plus total lunar eclipse

(Phases calculated for Northern Hemisphere and are subject to slight changes by time zone. Southern Hemisphere dates may vary.)

[Sources: The Old Farmer's Almanac, Everyday Calculation, Wikipedia, Forbes.]

[pinkiewitchcraft]

My Personal Wheel of the Year: Part Three:

🌱🌸Birth🌸🌱, the third month, which takes place during the 20th of March all the way to the 20th of June.

These months focus on the birthing of spring as it finally arrives. It is the growth of nature. Of life. Of vibrancy. Of fertility.

Everything is coming back from the dead, or being born for the first time ever. Babies are here, animals running rampant and experiencing all of the wonderful things in the world, plants are flourishing with the warmth of the sunlight, and the refreshing taste of water to help them grow to their full potential, and life is fresh and springing with absolute joy.

This is a very special time for me, as I am always connected to nature, and always have been since I was a very small child. I always loved wandering around and observing all of the greenery around me, as well as the blue sky above, and the thick, white clouds, and most of all the beautiful, warm sun. I also had, and still have, a very imaginative mind and fantasized about the different worlds beyond this one, and had a very spiritual connection to this earth, and everything else beyond it.

It is a special time to learn more about nature and what it has to offer, and to take care of it as well as one can. And to remind ourselves that we wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for the earth. For the earth births us and provides for us. Always.

• The beautiful Colors that I associate with Birth are: Greens, yellows, rainbow, bright colors, and glitter. Green for the beautiful flourishing nature, yellow for the bright sun which warms the earth and provides healing, rainbow for the rainbows of nature, and the happiness and hope that comes along with them, bright colors for the vibrancy, and glitter to represent happiness, as well as the sun rays which dance upon the clear waters of lakes, rivers, oceans, and anywhere else that has water.

• The Deities I associate with Birth are: Gaia, Flora, and Pan!!!

• The lovely Foods I associate with Birth are: Apples, pears, plums, prunes, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, bananas, mandarines and other oranges, cherries, grapes, raisins, onions, peas, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, lettuce, eggs, milk, butter, etc, and drinks symbolizing blood, aka life.

Other foods are baked goods, sweets, dairy foods and desserts, etc. Especially macaroni and cheese.

Eggs and milk are especially important, as they both represent fertility.

• Some lovely Plants I associate with Birth are colorful flowers of all kinds as well as leaves, and other items from nature are twigs, rocks, branches, seashells, pebbles, sand, dirt, soil, etc.

• Things to do for Birth include:

Appreciate nature and all that it’s done for you.

Be thankful for life. Write about how thankful you are for the growth of nature, the flourishing of all life, and the air that you breathe.

Write about your most favorite animals and favorite part of nature.

Look up different animals and plants and learn about how they work, live and function.

Listen to music about nature and growth in all forms (besides nature, growth is also who you are, how far you’ve come, and what you’ll do next).

Go for walks where there is nature. (Which is everywhere!!! 🌸💫💕)

Go outside and observe nature. Watch as everything moves as intended, smell the freshness of it all, listen to the sounds, feel the warmth, the fresh air, the soft wind, and the firm ground beneath you, and the soft grass. (This is also a form of meditation and grounding for me)

Open a window to let in fresh air, and observe nature from there.

Do some cleaning and rearranging. Add something new to your home.

Meditate (However you wish. There is no one way to meditate.)

Look up nature aesthetics.

Listen to soothing nature sounds for meditation.

Look up videos of nature and animals. I personally love watching cute animal videos, especially of silly cats, ferrets and dogs!! I also love how adorable cows, donkeys and foxes are.

Dress in the colors of Birth, decorate yourself in flowers and other plants, little animal dolls and nature toys/dolls.

Draw artwork of nature (plants, animals, water, landscapes, etc)

Decorate anything with eggs, flowers, twigs, branches, animal dolls, stuffed animals, baby animals, artwork such as sewing work, knitted/crochet work, painted work, drawings, etc, fill a cup of dyed water for blood, which symbolizes life.

[the-evil-clergyman]

Illustrations from J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings Calendar by Michael Kaluta (1994)

[bvllyrag]

on the day that i forget you / i hope my heart explodes

[lunegrimm]

"The witches giving birth to summer"

Personal piece from earlier this year, Summer is already drawing to a close so decided to quickly post it now before autumn is in full swing :)