⭕️Wheel of the Year & the Sabbats Course
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⭕️Welcome to the Wheel of the Year & the Sabbats Course
Long before clocks and calendars, people kept time by the sun and the land. They watched light swell and fade, crops rise and ripen, and marked each turning point with fire, feast, and ritual. Modern witchcraft gathered eight of those ancient festival days into one great circle called the Wheel of the Year, and at its heart sits a single conviction: time is not a line you race down. It is a wheel you can learn to turn with.
This course teaches the Wheel of the Year pure to itself, with no other systems or modalities blended in. In plain, down-to-earth language, it walks you through all eight sabbats, what each one marks, where it came from, and how witches actually celebrate it, whether you have kept these festivals for years or this is your very first step onto the wheel. This is not religious instruction or academic study, and it never asks your beliefs to match anyone else's. What you will find inside is clear teaching, real-life examples, and honest history that respects both the ancient roots and the modern structure, and every module ends with a simple practice so you can begin living the season right away.
This course is self-paced click-and-learn, with no tests, quizzes, exams, or homework. Feel free to move through the modules in order or jump straight to whatever interests you most. There is no right or wrong way to take this course.
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Course Outline
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Orientation
Walk the Dark Half of the Year
5. Samhain: The Witch's New Year 6. Yule: The Longest Night and the Returning Light 7. Imbolc: The First Stirring of Spring 8. Ostara: The Spring Equinox and the Balance Point
Walk the Light Half of the Year 9. Beltane: The Fire of Summer 10. Litha: The Midsummer Sun at Its Height 11. Lughnasadh: The First Harvest 12. Mabon: The Second Harvest and the Balance Returning
Make the Wheel Your Own 13. Living the Wheel: Seasonal Life Between the Sabbats 14. Building Your Own Wheel: A Year of Your Own Design
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Everything IFS Academy is an independent educational platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the IFS Institute. While we strive for accuracy, errors can occur, and users are encouraged to cross-reference critical information. The courses in the Witchcraft & Folk Magic series are offered for educational and cultural purposes only, presenting folk, pagan, and seasonal traditions as subjects of learning rather than religious instruction. They do not constitute therapy, mental health treatment, clinical training, or crisis support, and they should not be used as a substitute for professional mental health care. Some sabbat celebrations described in this course involve candles, bonfires, burning herbs, seasonal foods, and outdoor ritual. Always follow basic fire safety, never leave a flame unattended, and never ingest any plant, herb, or preparation without confirming it is safe for you.
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