These basic beliefs of earth-based religions illustrate that time is not linear but circular. This is why the term Wheel of the Year is used. The simplest way to observe these cycles is to celebrate the seasons of the year according to the ancient Pagan traditions of our ancestors. This section is arranged according to the Great Sabbats. Everyone has access to the gifts of the Great Goddess, and as each of these gifts comes into season, an urge is stimulated in us to celebrate with ritual.
Paganism is a religion of great, ancient traditons far older than any other religion can claim.
And these traditions are preserved and used whenever possible, because like an amulet or ritual tool that is charged again and again, these traditions become stronger and more powerful with every usage. Modern lifestyles rarely encourage awareness of our personal relationship with the turning seasons, but that does not mean that it no longer exists. The waning and waxing of the Earth's energies may be hidden beneath a shell of concrete and asphalt, but they are nevertheless there for those who wish to acknowledge them once more. Wiccans generally celebrate eight Festivals occurring roughly six weeks apart. These festivals mark pivotal points in the solar cycle.