wheelturnways

Wheelturnways are a concept found in some modern pagan and witchcraft traditions, particularly those influenced by Gerald Gardner and his Dianic Wicca. The term "wheelturnways" refers to the cyclical nature of the year and life as understood within these belief systems. It emphasizes the turning of the seasons, the festivals that mark these transitions (such as the eight Wiccan sabbats), and the interconnectedness of all things within this ongoing cycle. It is not a single, universally defined practice but rather a framework for understanding and experiencing the spiritual significance of time and nature's rhythms. The wheel is often visualized as a circle, representing wholeness and eternity, with spokes representing the different phases and events within the year. Practitioners may engage in rituals and celebrations that align with the turning of this wheel, honoring the waxing and waning of the moon, the solstices, equinoxes, and cross-quarter days. The concept encourages a mindful awareness of the present moment as part of a larger, continuous flow.