The Wiccan calendar wheel, also known as the Wheel of the Year, is a cyclic representation of the changing seasons and festivals observed by Wiccans. It is divided into eight main Sabbats, or holidays, which mark the solstices, equinoxes, and other significant points in the year. The first holiday on the Wiccan calendar wheel is Samhain, observed on October 31st. It is a time to honor and remember the dead, as well as to celebrate the end of the harvest season. This is followed by Yule, celebrated around December 21st, which marks the winter solstice and the rebirth of the Sun. Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, is observed on February 2nd and celebrates the returning light and the coming of spring.
In a new documentary entitled “Dwight Howard: In The Moment”, Howard candidly explains his side of the story.
Howard has a right to tell management how he perceives the team s relationship with its head coach, but management has the right to realize that really good coaches at the NBA level are few and far between, and keeping one as they wanted to do with Van Gundy at the time was far from something that should have caused Howard to be as offended as he was. By the end of that season I just felt so hurt and disappointed in the fact that the guy that I was expecting to be somebody who was gonna pass the torch, somebody to say, Dwight, I ll take you under my wing and I ll show you how to get it done.
Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, is observed on February 2nd and celebrates the returning light and the coming of spring. It is a time for purification and initiation rituals. Ostara, celebrated around March 21st, marks the vernal equinox and symbolizes the balance between day and night.
2023 NBA Draft Profile
Jett Howard is the son of Juwan Howard, a former NBA All-Star, who coached him at Michigan. Howard started 28 of his 29 appearances as a one-and-done freshman, averaging 14.2 points (on 41/37/80% shooting splits), 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 31.7 minutes per game. Those numbers earned a spot on the All-Big Ten Third Team and the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. He posted season highs of 34 points, seven 3-pointers, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and four blocks. Before college, Howard was a four-star recruit and was invited to both the Jordan Brand Classic and Iverson Roundball Classic.
Howard is first and foremost a 3-point shooter, whether it be off of standstill catch-and-shoots or even movement with the basketball. He can also pump-fake and drive into mid-rangers and floaters, but if help defense pushes up, his passing ability helps create good looks for his teammates. Howard’s good length for a wing allows him to shoot over contests.
Howard’s ability to knock down 3-pointers and be a secondary playmaker could make him a plug-and-play option for most teams, especially those in need of perimeter shooting off the bench. His game is comparable to a more 3-point oriented Chandler Parsons or a bigger Tim Hardaway Jr. Teams can run plays for Howard, or he can find action in the flow of the game — both of which are useful in the NBA.
2023 NBA Draft Prospect Highlights: Jett Howard
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It is a time of fertility and new beginnings. The next holiday on the wheel is Beltane, observed on May 1st, which celebrates the peak of spring and the beginning of summer. It is a time of joy and fertility, often associated with dancing around the Maypole. Litha, celebrated around June 21st, marks the summer solstice and the longest day of the year. It is a time to honor the Sun and embrace the abundance of nature. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is observed on August 1st and marks the first harvest. It is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the land and to prepare for the upcoming autumn season. Mabon, celebrated around September 21st, marks the autumnal equinox and symbolizes the balance between light and dark. It is a time of gratitude and reflection. These eight Sabbats form a continuous cycle that represents the eternal rhythm of life and nature. Wiccans celebrate each holiday with rituals, feasts, and other customs that are in harmony with the themes and energies of the season. The Wiccan calendar wheel helps Wiccans stay connected to the cycles of nature and the spiritual significance of each season, reminding them of the interconnection between all living beings and the Earth..
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