Journey Through the WHEEL OF THE WITCH:
A Year of Pagan Sabbats
an online journey through the wheel of the year to learn the ancient tradition and history.
Journey Through the Wheel of the Witch celebrates the sabbats (the major holidays) based on ancient pagan and earth based religions and traditions. These holidays (holy days) are celebrated by various branches of Paganism, including Wicca and Witchcraft throughout Europe, the United States and throughout the world.
We will be honoring the traditional ways and the various and deeply rooted traditions, rituals and ceremonies passed down from the from many of our European Ancestors.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to incorporate the wheel of the year into your own life?
There are eight Sabbats that witches, pagans, druids and others believe that make up the what is called the Wheel of the Year.
These Sabbats, or holy-days are based on ancient pagan holidays marking the changing of the seasons, specifically the earth's changing rotation and relationship with the sun and the stars. There are cross-quarterly days and quarterly days. The cross-quarter days are also known as the Major Fire Festivals and include: Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas, and Samhain. The quarter days are made up by the Equinoxes (spring and autumn) and the Solstices (summer and winter). During this course, you will be learning about each of these ancient practices and how to incorporate them into your own life. You will be learning the history and rituals you can do by yourself or with your friends and family.
This Course is for You if
You have the call, in your heart, to get back to the land, worship in nature, celebrate with community and rise in spirit
You have been wanting to learn about the wheel of the year but have felt lost on how to connect with it and incorporate it into your own life
You want to bring ritual more into your everyday life
You are yearning to reconnect with your ancestral way of being
You are curious about holy days like Samhain or Beltane and want to understand them more
These practices were past down via the oral tradition and so it is, in that spirit, that we re-member and continue to celebrate and honor the healing legacy. Let's walk through the wheel together.
For those of Native European decent, many of our stories, legacies and earth medicines have been stripped from us, burned, buried and nearly lost over time. But it was not that long ago that our ancestors were still closely connected to the Earth and the centuries of healing practices, ritual and ceremonies of the land were alive and well. These practices were past down via the oral tradition and so it is, in that spirit, that we re-member and continue to celebrate and honor the healing legacy of the wild Irish roots. You do not have to be of European decent to join us on this journey, for all earth religions are the Peoples Medicines and teachings of the Earth are meant to be shared, borrowed, explored and expanded upon.
“I loved taking the Journey through the Wheel of the Year course! I have taken many Twin Star courses over the years, however I was not fully versed on the history of The Wheel of Year. In this course, Lupo not only relates the origins of each Holy Day, but goes through various rituals, incorporating important herbs in which were used to celebrate the Holy Day. We would start with a group prayer, learn the history of the sabbath, set up specific alters and discuss the rituals and ceremonies associated, and end with songs in celebration for each Holy Day. I looked forward to each class and have a complete set of handouts for all the Holy Days so that I can review and relive these wonderful Holy Days in the future. A must take class!!!”
— Patty K
What Will You Learn?
You will learn how to deepen your connection with the Earth and Spirit and take aways skills, tools, ceremony and rituals that you can utilize in the years to come. Together, we will honor the ancestors, ancient rites of passages, elementals and healing herbs associated with each of the Sabbats.
-
We invite you to begin each section of this course with the Seven Directions Prayer. In this module, we will be teaching you the origin of the Seven Directions prayer and how to implement it into your practice.
-
In this class, we will be going over the ancient traditions and rituals of Samhain. Samhain is one of our four Greater Sabbats, the highest holy day of witches that takes place on October 31st. It is a cross quarter day, situated between Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice.
-
In this class, we will be going over the ancient traditions and rituals of Yule. The winter solstice (Yule), the rebirth of the Sun, is an important turning point, as it marks the shortest day, when the hours of daylight are at their least. A time of rebirth and renewal, this day takes place on December 21st.
-
In this class, we will be going over the ancient traditions and rituals of Imbolc. This holiday is also known as Candlemas, or Brigid's Day and it happens on February 2nd. One of the 4 Celtic Fire Festivals. Commemorates the changing of the Goddess from the Crone to the Maiden.
-
In this class, we will be going over the ancient traditions and rituals of Ostara. Otherwise known as the spring equinox (March 21st / 22nd), it is traditionally the day of equilibrium, neither harsh winter or the merciless summer, and is a time of childish wonder.
-
In this class, we will be going over the ancient traditions and rituals of Beltane. It officially begins at moonrise on May Day Eve (April 30th-May 1st) and marks the beginning of the third quarter of the ancient Celtic year.
-
In this class, we will be going over the ancient traditions and rituals of the Summer Solstice. Otherwise known as Midsummer, this is a powerful day of the year for the Light, this Sabbat glorifies the Sun God and the Sun, and fire plays a very prominent role. The summer solstice takes place on June 21st.
-
In this class, we will be going over the ancient traditions and rituals of the Lammas. This is an Irish Gaelic name for the feast which commemorates the funeral games of Lugh, Celtic god of light, and son of the Sun. Lammas is traditionally the celebration of the first harvest which takes place around July 31st-August 2nd.
-
In this class, we will be going over the ancient traditions and rituals of the Mabon otherwise known as the autumn equinox. The date for this equinox varies depending on the year but is usually around the dates of September 21-23.
When do we meet?
Join us virtually throughout the year and learn to celebrate the seasons with each turn of the wheel, while remembering the wild roots and the legacy of those who have walked before us. Each online journey will be filled with history, ceremony and rituals as well as traditional prayers and songs meant to be shared in celebration of the quarterly and cross quarterly holy-days.
This is a pre-recorded course to be taken at your own pace. You can go through the modules one after another or during the respective holy days. You will always have access to this course and to us for any questions.
What will you receive?
8+ educational videos about each sabbat and cross-quarterly holy-day
8 exclusive guides with 300+ pages of information on the history and rituals for each holy-day
Actionable steps to be able to incorporate the wheel of the year into your life
“I can't believe how much knowledge I gained from being here for such a short amount time. I will forever be grateful for you and the kindness and support you have given me throughout this entire journey. I feel like I have found my people, a family and that I am a part of something so incredibly special. I never expected to get so much from this experience and I will never be able to truly express how thankful I am and how much I appreciate you!”
— M.R.
Investment
END OF YEAR SALE IS HAPPENING NOW. GET Journey through the wheel of the witch FOR $222.00 WHEN YOU REGISTER BY 12/31
Unsure of whether this program is for you? Do you still have questions? Book a call HERE to talk with our founder Lupo Passero.
"Lupo is the consistent, cornerstone and centrifugal force behind these programs. Teaching is her strength and the depth of her experience and sincerity with the subject matter is palpable. I really love the spiritual aspect and the wisdom that she brings to all of her classes."
— A.W.
Meet the Teacher
For over two decades Twin Star has been training folks in the Art, Science and Spirit of Herbalism. Lupo Passero, founder of Twin Star, is a second generation Italian-American on her fathers (masculine) side. Lupo was taught early on by her grandmother, a Strega from Italy, the ways of the wise woman. She is also third generation Irish-American on her mothers (feminine) side, and comes from a long line of Druids and Healers who stem from Knocknashee, known as the legendary “Hill of the Faeries”, one of Ireland’s seven most sacred hills. She has a deep connection to her roots and the ancient ways of her ancestors and has been a practicing witch for over 25 years, incorporating teachings and practices from her European roots and pairing them with the North American landscape. Lupo has raised two children (and countless fairy goddess-children) in celebration of the pagan path and will share stories, rituals, songs and more meant to be incorporated into your solitary practice or with friends, family or community.
FAQS
-
Access to this course never expires! From registration on, you will be able to access the course materials for whenever you need it.
-
There is not a prerequisite to taking this course but there are some companion courses that pair with this material and give you another layer of education to help better understand the wheel of the year.
The first course is the Green Witch. The wise Herbal Witch enlists nature to heal ailments of the body, mind and of the spirit. They have a remedy for everything under the sun, and have likely prepared it by the light of the moon. Join us in remembering the Herbal Witch within. This is an online class consisting of six modules of pre-recorded visually stunning video lessons. Click here to learn more.
The second course is Goddess Within Us. Change is afoot on our beautiful Earth and we are changing with Her. Join this intimate class as we dive into 12 Pillar Goddesses from the world pantheon, embodying Maiden, Mother, Queen and Crone, anchoring them in your mind, body, psyche and spirit. We will cycle through Pillar Goddesses each representing the four stages of Feminine Wisdom: Maiden, Mother, Click here to learn more.Queen and Crone. Click here to learn more.
-
You do not! The wheel of the year gives us an opportunity to connect with many of our ancestors, the seasons, and our landscapes.
-
Absolutely! A lot of these practices are rooted in family tradition. As a mother twice blessed, I personally involved my kids throughout the years.
-
Nope! The best part about this course is that it is all pre-recorded which means you can take it at your own pace!
Twin Star Tribe is a Spirit Based Herbal & Energetic School offering community classes, workshops and certificate trainings on Herbalism, Flower Essences, Plant Spirit Healing, Primitive Skills and Ancestral Healing as well as Goddess & Herbal Witch Programs. We have two locations: Twin Star North, in the beautiful hills of Western Connecticut and Twin Star South in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains of Asheville, NC where Twin Star’s founder and director Lupo Passero, Herbalist, Educator and Flower Essence Practitioner, shares her time and teachings in our classroom, throughout the country and internationally. Twin Star Tribe offers a myriad of classes ranging from evening or half day workshops to two-year+ professional herbal training intensives. Lupo and Twin Stars staff of knowledgeable and heart lead healers and teachers cover a variety of topics including Western Herbal Medicine, Flower Essence Therapy, Plant Spirit Healing, Nature Connection, Green Witch and Goddess Trainings, Astrology, Ayurveda and more. If you are interested in having an herbal class or workshop held in your community or you would like to offer one here at Twin Star please inquire within. Twin Star’s Connecticut classroom is located in historic downtown New Milford, CT and we utilize various teaching facilities throughout the Asheville NC area.
We have a full library of courses and offerings that you can find here.
