Celestial & Astrological Dates | The Hour of Witchery

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CELESTIAL & ASTROLOGICAL DATES

Astrological Dates

The astrological dates listed below are provided as a supportive guide for those who enjoy working in harmony with planetary movements, moon phases, and cosmic events. It is not required to follow these dates for ritual work, readings, or spiritual practices. Magic and guidance can happen at any time, and your intuition and personal energy should always come first.

These dates are simply here as a reference for those who choose to align their workings with celestial patterns, offering an added layer of intention and meaning when desired.

Moon Phases for 2026

New Moons (perfect for setting intentions and new beginnings):

January 18
February 17
March 18
April 17
May 16
June 14
July 14
August 12
September 10
October 10
November 9
December 8

Full Moons (ideal for manifestation, divination, and releasing):
January 3
February 1
March 3
April 1
May 1
May 31
June 29
July 29
August 27
September 26
October 25
November 24
December 23

Waxing Moon (growing moon): Build energy, attract, and take action.
Happens between each New Moon and Full Moon.

Waning Moon (shrinking moon): Best for banishing, cleansing, and letting go.
Happens between each Full Moon and New Moon.

Dark Moon (right before the New Moon): Ideal for deep rest, shadow work, and release.
Typically 1–2 days before each New Moon.

Eclipses for 2026 & 2027

March 3, 2026 – Total Lunar Eclipse
Big revelations, emotional closure, and deep healing work.

March 20, 2026 – Total Solar Eclipse
A powerful reset point. Major shifts, new directions, and life path changes.

August 28, 2026 – Partial Lunar Eclipse
Uncovering hidden truths and completing lingering cycles.

September 12, 2026 – Annular Solar Eclipse
A push toward transformation, long-term decisions, and personal evolution.

February 20, 2027 – Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
Subtle emotional shifts, internal reflection, and quiet energetic clearing.

March 6, 2027 – Total Solar Eclipse
Strong new beginnings, major opportunities, and bold forward movement.

August 17, 2027 – Partial Lunar Eclipse
Releasing patterns, emotional adjustments, and realignment.

August 31, 2027 – Annular Solar Eclipse
A powerful turning point for manifestation, direction, and future planning.

Mercury Retrograde for 2026

Mercury retrograde is when communication, technology, travel, and contracts can feel tricky or slow down. It’s a time for reflection and patience.

February 26, 2026 – March 20, 2026
A time of slowed communication, reflection, and revisiting past situations.

June 29, 2026 – July 23, 2026 (some sources round to July 24 depending on timezone)
Emotional miscommunication and relationship dynamics may surface. Best to pause and reassess.

October 24, 2026 – November 13, 2026
Intense conversations, truth revelations, and the need to think before speaking.

Equinoxes & Solstices

Seasonal turning points ideal for powerful rituals and intention setting.

Spring Equinox (Ostara) – March 20
Focus on new beginnings, balance, and fertility.

Summer Solstice (Litha) – June 21
Celebrate abundance, empowerment, and solar energy.

Autumn Equinox (Mabon) – September 22
Ground yourself with gratitude, harvest, and inner balance.

Winter Solstice (Yule) – December 21
Embrace rebirth, introspection, and the return of light.

Planetary Days for Ritual Timing

Each day is ruled by a planet and carries specific magical energy.

Monday (Moon) – Best for intuition, emotions, and healing.
Tuesday (Mars) – Courage, strength, protection, and taking bold action.
Wednesday (Mercury) – Communication, learning, travel, and spell crafting.
Thursday (Jupiter) – Prosperity, abundance, expansion, and luck.
Friday (Venus) – Love, beauty, relationships, and harmony.
Saturday (Saturn) – Banishing, boundaries, structure, and karmic clearing.
Sunday (Sun) – Success, vitality, confidence, and personal power.

THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR
SABBAT DATES

Here you’ll find all the Sabbat dates for the coming seasons, marking the turning of the Wheel of the Year. These sacred points celebrate nature’s cycles, from the light of the solstices to the balance of the equinoxes and the eight traditional sabbats honored by witches and earth-based practitioners.

Use this guide to help plan your rituals, spells, and celebrations with the flow of the seasons. While these dates are a wonderful way to connect with the earth’s energy, always remember—ritual work and spiritual connection can happen any time you feel called.

Wheel of the Year Sabbat Dates

Imbolc

Northern Hemisphere: February 1–2
Southern Hemisphere: August 1–2
A festival of purification and hope. A time for blessings, inspiration, and preparing for new beginnings.

Ostara (Spring Equinox)

Northern Hemisphere: March 20–21
Southern Hemisphere: September 22–23
A celebration of balance and fertility as day and night are equal. Perfect for planting seeds (literal and energetic) and embracing growth.

Beltane

Northern Hemisphere: April 30 – May 1
Southern Hemisphere: October 31 – November 1
The fire festival of passion, love, creativity, and fertility. Great for abundance and protection rituals.

Litha (Summer Solstice)

Northern Hemisphere: June 20–21
Southern Hemisphere: December 21–22
The longest day of the year. A time for celebrating power, success, solar magic, and manifestation.

Lughnasadh (Lammas)

Northern Hemisphere: August 1
Southern Hemisphere: February 1–2
The first harvest festival. Focus on gratitude, abundance, success, and honoring the fruits of your efforts.

Mabon (Autumn Equinox)

Northern Hemisphere: September 22–23
Southern Hemisphere: March 20–21
A celebration of balance and the second harvest. Perfect for grounding, protection, and gratitude as the darker season approaches.

Samhain

Northern Hemisphere: October 31 – November 1
Southern Hemisphere: April 30 – May 1
The witch’s new year and the thinning of the veil. Ideal for ancestor work, divination, and releasing.

Yule (Winter Solstice)

Northern Hemisphere: December 21–22
Southern Hemisphere: June 20–21
A sacred time of rebirth and the return of the light. Perfect for reflection, renewal, and setting intentions for the coming year.