The Wiccan lunar calendar for 2023 is a calendar system used by practitioners of the Wiccan religion to mark significant dates and events according to the lunar cycles. Wicca is a modern pagan, witchcraft-based religion that emphasizes reverence for nature and the cycles of the moon. The lunar calendar is an important tool for Wiccans as it helps them align their spiritual practices with the phases of the moon. In the Wiccan faith, the moon is seen as a powerful symbol of femininity, intuition, and magic. Each phase of the moon has different energies and influences, and Wiccans believe that by aligning their rituals and spells with the moon's cycles, they can effectively harness these energies. The Wiccan lunar calendar follows the cycles of the moon, which are divided into eight phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent.
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By contrast, we d celebrate the Grand Sabbats anytime during the week before the peak, because we are using this swelling energy to grow our Great Work intention with the fixed energies of the seasonal high tides. Sun Taurus ︎ Moon Taurus ︎ Exact Calendar Date Friday, May 19, 2023, 11 53 am Suggested Celebration Timing Observe 13 hours prior to exact dark at 11 53 am on Friday, May 19, 2023.
The Wiccan lunar calendar follows the cycles of the moon, which are divided into eight phases: New Moon, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, and Waning Crescent. Each phase lasts approximately 3.5 days, resulting in a lunar month of approximately 29.
2023 Pagan / Wiccan Calendar
Named after Janus, the god of doors, gates, and transitions; January is the perfect time for door-opening rituals, setting intentions and new beginnings.
- Jan. 6: Full Moon in Cancer – Wolf Moon
- Jan. 14: Thorrablot – Norse/Heathen celebration honoring Thor
- Jan. 21: Celtic Tree Month of Rowan begins
- Jan. 21: New Moon in Capricorn
- Jan. 24: Sementivae – a grain-oriented Roman festival
- Jan. 30 – Feb 2: Roman celebration of Februalia
- Jan. 31: Up Helly Aa – Scottish celebration in the Shetland Islands
- Jan. 31: Disablot – Norse celebration of new beginnings
February 2023 Holidays
Februalia was the ancient spring festival of washing and purification. The land had to be prepared for the planting of seeds in the coming season, so all sorts of cleansing rituals were encouraged.
- Feb. 1:Imbolc – Celebration of the Goddess Brighid.
- (Southern Hemisphere: Lammas or Lughnasadh – The grain harvest at the end of summer.)
- Feb. 5: Full Moon in Leo – Snow Moon
- Feb. 13-21: Roman Festival of Parentalia – honor the ancestors
- Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day celebration
- Feb. 15: Lupercalia – Fertility celebration
- Feb. 18: Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins
- Feb. 20: New Moon in Pisces
March 2023 Holidays
As the spring equinox brings balance to the planet, this month is also a time to bring balance into our lives. Celebrate the spring!
- Mar. 1: Matronalia – ancient festival of Juno, the birth goddess
- Mar. 7: Full Moon in Virgo – Worm Moon
- Mar. 21: Ostara – Spring Equinox and celebration of Goddess Eostre
- (Southern Hemisphere: Mabon – The Autumn Equinox)
- Mar. 17: St Patrick’s Day – a time to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.
- Mar. 18: Celtic Tree Month of Alder begins
- Mar. 21: New Moon in Pisces.
- Mar. 27: Mothers’ Day
April 2023 Holidays
Rebirth abounds in April as the Earth is ready to sprout forth new life from the dormant winter. Get outside and feel the crisp air as it begins to take on a new warmth. Enjoy the change of the season by planting seeds either figurative or literal!
- Apr. 6: Full Moon in Libra – Pink Moon
- Apr. 15: Sigrblot/Sumarsdag – Norse celebration of the first day of summer in Scandinavian countries
- Apr. 15: Celtic Tree Month of Willow begins
- Apr. 20: New Moon in Taurus
- Apr. 22: Earth Day – Honoring Gaia
- Apr. 28 – May 3: Floralia – Honors the goddess of spring flowers & vegetation. See Persephone
- Apr. 30: May Eve or Rhiannon’s Day
May 2023 Holidays
This month is an excellent time to expand your horizons. If you have been wanting to try something new, now is the time to jump in full force.
- May 1: Beltane – Celebration of fire and fertility
- (Southern Hemisphere: Samhain – the Witches’ New Year)
- May 1: Roman Festival of Bona Dea – Fertility goddess
- May 5: Full Moon in Scorpio – Flower Moon Lunar Eclipse.
- May 13: Celtic Tree Month of Hawthorn begins
- May 19: New Moon in Taurus
June 2023 Holidays
The light has returned, and summer is officially here. Use this month to soak up the rays of light from the sun. Honor the solar deities as its heat and light shine down upon you. Allow the nourishing rays to enhance a project or idea that you have been growing since spring.
- Jun. 4: Full Moon in Sagittarius – Strawberry Moon
- Jun. 7-15: Roman Festival of Vestalia – honors the priestesses of Vesta, goddess of the hearth.
- Jun. 10: Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins
- Jun. 18: New Moon in Cancer
- Jun. 19: Father’s day celebration
- Jun. 21: Litha – The Summer Solstice
- (Southern Hemisphere: Yule – The Winter Solstice)
July 2023 Holidays
During the peak of the sun, it is a great time to get into the water. Let the cool refreshing water wash away any old baggage that is hanging around. Welcome the revitalization of water by bringing in the beauty of all the colorful flowers around you.
- Jul. 3: Full Moon in Capricorn – Buck Moon.
- Jul. 8: Celtic Tree Month of Holly begins
- Jul. 17: New Moon in Cancer
August 2023 Holidays
The harvest time is a time to reap the benefits of what has been sown. This month collect what you have grown either spiritually, physically, emotionally, or creatively. Don’t forget to save some of the bounties up for the coming cold of winter.
- August 1: Lammas or Lughnasdah – The grain harvest
- (Southern Hemisphere: Imbolc – honoring the goddess Brighid and return of the light after the long winter)
- Aug. 1: Full Moon in Aquarius – Sturgeon Moon
- Aug. 5: Celtic Tree Month of Hazel begins
- Aug. 13: Roman Festival of Pomona, goddess of apples and orchards
- Aug. 16: New Moon in Leo
- Aug. 23: Vulcanalia – Roman Festival
- Aug. 31: Full Moon in Pisces – Blue Moon
September 2023 Holidays
As the leaves shift their colors to store food for the coming winter, we too must store our own energy for the darkness ahead. Take time to enjoy the changing of the season by spending time in nature
- Sep. 2: Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
- Sep. 15: New Moon Virgo
- Sep. 21: International Day of Peace
- Sep. 22: Mabon – Autumn Equinox
- (Southern Hemisphere: Ostara – the Spring Equinox)
- Sep. 29: Full Moon in Aries – Harvest Moon.
- Sep. 30: Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins
October 2023 Holidays
The light is fading, and the dark is setting in. This month is a great time to reflect on your own roots and where you came from. Take time to honor your ancestor as the veil between the worlds thins. Be open to receiving psychic messages, meditation and journaling.
- Oct. 3: Roman Festival of Bacchus – God of vegetation and wine
- Oct. 14: New Moon in Libra – Solar Eclipse
- Oct. 28: Celtic Tree Month of Reed beings
- Oct. 28: Full Moon in Taurus – Hunter’s Moon – Lunar Eclipse
- Oct. 31: Samhain – The Witches’ New Year
- (Southern Hemisphere: Beltane – a feast of fire and fertility)
- Oct. 31: Winter Nights/Vetrablot – Norse celebration of the arrival of winter
November 2023 Holidays
The end of the harvest brings with it the cold of winter. As the chill sets in the air, begin to strengthen your relationship with the divine during the coming darkness. Reach out to friends and family and reconnect. Focus on gratitude and let go of the things in your life that no longer serve you.
- Nov. 13: New Moon in Scorpio
- Nov. 16: Hecate’s Night
- Nov. 25: Celtic Tree Month of Elder begins
- Nov. 27: Full Moon in Gemini – Beaver Moon
- Nov 30: Festival of Hecate Trivia – to honor the Triple Goddess
December 2023 Holidays
The perfect month for gathering with friends and family to feel their warmth during the cold of winter. Take this month to spend time reflecting on the previous year. But don’t forget to look ahead as the new year can be full of changes. Focus your energy on the upcoming spring and how you want to prepare for the start of new projects or adventures.
- Dec. 12: New Moon in Sagittarius
- Dec. 17: Saturnalia, a Roman celebration of the god Saturn, begins
- Dec 21: Yule – the Winter Solstice
- (Southern Hemisphere: Litha – The Summer Solstice)
- Dec. 23: Celtic Tree Month of Birch begins
- Dec. 25: Feast of Frau Holle, the Germanic goddess
- Dec. 27: Full Moon in Cancer – Cold Moon
- Dec. 31: Festival of Hogmanay – Scottish holiday that celebrates the new year
5 days. In addition to the moon's phases, the calendar also includes the dates of the solstices and equinoxes, which are important holidays in the Wiccan religion. These dates mark the changing of the seasons and are celebrated with rituals and ceremonies. The Wiccan lunar calendar for 2023 provides the dates for each of these phases and holidays, allowing Wiccans to plan and prepare for their spiritual practices throughout the year. It serves as a reminder of the natural cycles of the earth and the importance of staying connected to the natural world. By following the Wiccan lunar calendar, practitioners can deepen their connection to the moon and the natural world, while also aligning their spiritual practices with the energies of the different lunar phases. It provides a framework for practicing Wicca and allows individuals to honor and celebrate the cycles of nature..
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- Sarah - 2/5 - I was really excited to receive the Wiccan lunar calendar for 2023, but it turned out to be a disappointment. The layout was confusing and not user-friendly at all. The dates and moon phases were small and difficult to read, even with my glasses on. Additionally, there were hardly any annotations or explanations, so it felt incomplete. Overall, I found this calendar to be lacking in both aesthetics and functionality.
- Mark - 1/5 - I wish I hadn't wasted my money on this calendar. The artwork on the cover is beautiful, but that's about the only positive thing I can say. The quality of the paper is cheap, and the pages started falling out within a week of use. Moreover, the lunar information provided was inaccurate on several occasions. I wouldn't recommend this calendar to anyone looking for an accurate and durable tool to follow the Wiccan lunar cycle.
- Emily - 2/5 - As someone who is new to Wicca, I was hoping this calendar would help me better understand the lunar cycles and their significance. Unfortunately, it failed to meet my expectations. The information provided was very limited and lacking in depth. I was left with more questions than answers. Additionally, the printing quality was mediocre, with some pages appearing faded or blurry. I was quite disappointed and ended up looking for alternative resources to learn about the lunar cycle.