Welcome Magickal Mamas!
I'm excited to create a series for our Witchlings (yes, this picture above is one of mine)! As keepers of the hearth and heart, what could be more wonderful than weaving the magic of the Wheel of the Year into your family’s daily life? I know when my Witchlings were tiny, I was always searching for crafts & lessons for us to do ("Circle Round" really prompted great ideas!
Together, let’s create a magical wheel, a sacred circle that celebrates the ebb and flow of the seasons with color, creativity & charm. This craft is not only a fun activity but also a beautiful way to introduce your witchlings to the natural rhythms of our earth and the joyous celebrations of the Sabbats.
Gather Your Materials:
A circle of creation: A large round base, sturdy cardboard, or artist’s paper. If you're really feeling it, reclaimed wood.
Paints that correspond with the colors of the Sabbats.
Gifts from the earth: Leaves, flowers, seeds, and stones, each carrying their own secret power.
Glue to bind your intentions.
Markers or colored pencils for details drawn with love.
Optional sprinklings of glitter, snippets of fabric, yarn and ribbons to flutter in the winds of your imagination.
Step 1: Crafting Your Circle
Begin by crafting your circle, a symbol as ancient as time itself. Cut your base into a generous circle, and lovingly divide it into eight sacred segments, You could use yarn, sticks, markers, crayons. Each segment is home to a Sabbat: Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain, and Yule.
Step 2: Weave in Colors and Symbols
Each segment of your wheel can be a tapestry of colors and symbols: Here are some suggestions.
Imbolc: Pure white, a canvas for snowflakes or Brigid’s cross.
Ostara: The fresh green of new leaves, adorned with eggs or bunnies.
Beltane: The fiery red of passion, dotted with blooming flowers.
Litha: The golden blaze of the sun at its peak.
Lammas: The rich browns of harvested fields.
Mabon: The russet and gold of autumn's bounty.
Samhain: The deep purples and blacks of mystical nights.
Yule: Evergreen, echoing the enduring life within the cold.
Step 3: Adorn with Earth’s Bounty
As you paint each segment for the festivals, let the colors set and dry. As you wait, gather your 'littles' and share enchanting tales about the mysteries and traditions of each Sabbat (I'll be sharing some of our children's versions here on this blog). Then, venture outside for a nature walk & gather your supplies. Leaves, acorns, sticks, rocks, shells, anything your witchling finds can be used! Adorn your wheel with these treasures.
Step 4: Infuse Your Personal Magic
Now, invite your witchlings to impart their own magic. A sprinkle of glitter here, a ribbon tied there, each touch is a spell of love and protection.
Step 5: Share the Stories
As your wheel takes shape, share tales of each Sabbat—whatever path you're on will have stories of gods and goddesses, of cycles of death and rebirth, of the magic that dances through the trees and streams. Let these stories fill your home with wonder and wisdom.
Step 6: A Sacred Display
Find a special place in your home for your wheel. We used a little easel from Target to display ours (it was cardboard & wonderful!). With each turning of the Wheel of the Year, rotate your creation, marking the Sabbats as they arrive. Let it be a guide, a calendar of magic & a reminder of the journey you share with the seasons.
Closing Circle:
This seems like a fun way to simply keep our witchlings occupied, but by crafting this Wheel of the Year, you're weaving a continuous spell of connection & celebration. Each segment you paint, each item you place, deepens your family’s bond with the ancient rhythms of the earth. May this wheel turn through a year of joy, discovery & magical moments.
Blessed crafting, magickal mamas, and keep in mind, within each of you spins a wondrous wheel of your own.
With all the warmth of hearth and heart✨
Lia
PS. If this is something you'd like to see more of, let me know! I realize how difficult it is to find activities, stories, etc. for your witchlings!
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