The Pagan holiday calendar for 2022 consists of a series of important dates and festivals that are celebrated by various Pagan and Wiccan traditions throughout the year. These holidays are often based on the cycles of the seasons, the movements of the moon, and ancient cultural and mythological traditions. One of the most significant Pagan holidays is Imbolc, celebrated on February 2nd. It marks the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox and is associated with the first signs of spring and the return of light and warmth. The holiday of Ostara, which falls on March 20th, celebrates the vernal equinox and the official arrival of spring. It is a time of fertility and new beginnings, with traditions that include egg decorating and the planting of seeds.
Young American entrepreneurs first forced their way into the Diablo Range in the 1910s to mine for magnesite, then used to help smelt metal. A road was built, Mines Road, a two-day horse-drawn-carriage ride from the nearest town, Livermore; a string of bars and whorehouses were erected between there and what is now the Stone City site. But mining declined steadily after World War II, and by the early eighties, Shannon’s grandfather was able to buy his parcel cheap. The area was still pretty wild then. A biker gang used to set up roadblocks and rob people, and his grandfather was once chased off the property by a group of armed partyers camped where the Stone Circle stands now. Today a lot of the guns and motorcycles in the area belong to wealthy retirees from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (a nuclear research facility)—or the occasional pot grower or meth cook.
Wicca s major spokesperson was a retired civil servant named Gerald Gardner, and the first known Wiccan coven in America was founded by one of his initiates in New York State. Two of the stones in the Stone Circle are capped by a third, and they are perfectly positioned, on the high holiday of Samhain, to frame the full moon a ritual gateway to the other world.
It is a time of fertility and new beginnings, with traditions that include egg decorating and the planting of seeds. Beltane, observed on May 1st, is a fire festival that welcomes the arrival of summer. It is associated with fertility, abundance, and the union of the masculine and feminine energies.
American Witch by Thea Harrison @TheaHarrison
For months Molly Sullivan endures the inexplicable: electrical surges, car breakdowns, visions. She even wonders if she might be the cause… and wonders if she might be crazy. Then she discovers her husband has cheated on her. Again. Now Molly realizes she is a newly awakening witch and a woman pushed over the edge.
Revenge can shape a person…
Josiah Mason is a Powerful witch and the leader of a secret coven with a shared goal: to destroy an ancient enemy who has ruined many lives. Josiah lost years to this man, and his sole focus is revenge. He’s prepared for every contingency—except encountering a beautiful new witch who understands nothing of the immense Power building within her or the attraction she wields over him.
Danger can bring them together…
When divorcing her husband, Molly uncovers a dangerous secret he’s willing to kill to protect. She turns to Josiah for help, and they discover a connection between Molly’s husband and Josiah’s enemy.
As they work together, a spark ignites between them that threatens to become an inferno. But Molly is done compromising herself for any man, and Josiah’s mission is his top priority. And the enemy is cunning, cruel, and drawing ever closer.
As the danger escalates, so does the tension between them. Is a lasting relationship possible? Will either of them live long enough to try?
I’m a big fan of the Elder Races series. It has many 5 star reads. This new series with witches in the United States is just my kind of thing because magic is my favorite. The world is just beginning and even now, there is much yet to be developed.
Molly is a competent woman who is just coming into power as a witch and as a person. Her personal life implodes and has to be rebuilt from scratch. She is strong and it’s good, because she has so much to handle. However, I do find she was a bit naive about her situation, or a bit TSTL. Being a new witch, she could be hurt or drained easily and there are others to consider besides herself.
Josiah has been focused on revenge for so long but Molly is a hurricane coming into his life. He is attracted to her, but does not need the distraction or imbalance of her new power. Frankly, since she doesn’t understand the witch world, she’s a bit of a loose cannon. To some extent, he needs to protect her from herself as well as others. The romance feels a bit rushed.
Sarah is great as a new friend and mentor for Molly. Somehow, I am unsure of how Molly is able to trust Sarah is a safe choice at the very beginning, as another witch with more knowledge could drain her for her power. It turns out well and her development is wonderful. There is still much for the readers, as well as Molly, to learn about the magical world.
American Witch builds a new world with interesting characters and plenty of action. The final battle feels realistic because things don’t go perfectly and there will be more fights in the future. So I am looking forward to more books in this world.
About Thea Harrison
New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Thea Harrison resides in Colorado. She wrote her first book, a romance, when she was nineteen, and had sixteen romances published under the name Amanda Carpenter. She took a break from writing to collect a couple of graduate degrees and a grown child.
Thea writes in a variety of genres, including the award-winning paranormal Elder Races series and the Game of Shadows novels, and is currently at work on various new projects in sci-fi fantasy, paranormal and contemporary romance.
She adores animals and currently resides with two small dogs that have very large personalities.
They spill out onto the highways, then fan out, leaving behind their tech ventures and professorships, their accounting firms and bio labs, their yoga studios and bookshops, heading toward covens in so many counties. Some go even farther, east into the hills, until their earth-worshipping caravan clears the electrical grid and finally comes to stop in a red clay clearing. Here, they start to unpack: all across the landscape, out come the coolers and sleeping bags, the exotic fabrics, the amulets, the baggies of herbs, the idols and carefully bundled wands. People are slipping into velvet, or black leather kilts. A priestess stands brushing out her long hair, uncut for twenty years. Another wraps a belt around her waist, heavy with stones and metalwork, then swings a cloak over her shoulders, so long it drags across the dirt.
Litha, also known as Midsummer or the summer solstice, takes place on June 21st and is the longest day of the year. It is a time to celebrate the peak of the sun's power and the abundance of the earth's harvest. Lughnasadh, celebrated on August 1st, marks the beginning of the harvest season and is associated with the Celtic god Lugh. It is a time to give thanks for the bounty of the land and to honor the cycle of life and death. Mabon, observed on September 22nd, is the autumn equinox and marks the second harvest of the year. It is a time to celebrate the balance between light and dark, as well as the gratitude for the abundance of the harvest. Samhain, also known as Halloween, occurs on October 31st and is considered the most important Pagan holiday. It marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dark half of the year. Samhain is a time to honor and remember the ancestors, as well as to reflect on mortality and the cycle of life. Finally, Yule, celebrated on December 21st, is the Pagan celebration of the winter solstice. It is a time to honor the return of the sun and the lengthening of the days. Yule is characterized by the lighting of fires and the exchange of gifts. Overall, the Pagan holiday calendar for 2022 offers a rich tapestry of festivals and celebrations that connect practitioners with nature, the cycles of the seasons, and ancient traditions. These holidays provide an opportunity for reflection, spiritual connection, and the expression of gratitude for the natural world..
Reviews for "Find Your Spiritual Path: Pagan Holiday Guide for 2022"
1. Karen - 1 star
I was really excited to get the Pagan Holiday Calendar 2022 because I thought it would provide unique and interesting information about various pagan holidays throughout the year. However, I was extremely disappointed with the content of this calendar. The information provided was vague and lacked depth. It felt like someone just quickly copied and pasted generic descriptions of the holidays from the internet. I was hoping for a more in-depth exploration of the history, traditions, and significance of each holiday, but this calendar fell short. I would not recommend it to anyone looking for a comprehensive and informative resource on pagan holidays.
2. Michael - 2 stars
As someone who follows pagan traditions, I was excited to receive the Pagan Holiday Calendar 2022. However, I found the selection of holidays included in the calendar to be quite limited. It only included the most well-known and mainstream pagan holidays, leaving out many important and lesser-known celebrations. Additionally, the artwork and design of the calendar were underwhelming. The images were repetitive, uninteresting, and didn't capture the essence of the different holidays. Overall, I felt that this calendar didn't do justice to the richness and diversity of pagan traditions. I would recommend looking for a different calendar if you're truly looking to explore the depth of pagan holidays.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
I purchased the Pagan Holiday Calendar 2022 hoping for a comprehensive guide to pagan holidays throughout the year. Unfortunately, this calendar didn't meet my expectations. The information provided about each holiday was incredibly brief and lacked any real substance. It would have been beneficial to have more historical context and details about the traditions associated with each holiday. Additionally, the layout of the calendar was confusing and not user-friendly. It was difficult to navigate and find specific dates and information. I wouldn't recommend this calendar to someone looking for a detailed and well-organized resource on pagan holidays.