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Samhain
Pronounced "sow-en". The start of the Celtic year, on or near October 31 or November 1 or when the sun reaches 15 degrees Scorpio (Altair - Eagle)(adopted as Halloween by non-pagans)

Yule
The winter solstice, occurs when the sun reaches its southernmost point, between December 20 and December 23

Imbolc
Also known as Oimelc(or to Christians as St. Brigid's Day or Candlemas). February 1 or 2 or when the sun reaches 15 degrees Aquarius. (Fomalhaut - Recognised in Royal Arch banners as a Figure of a Man)

Ostara
The vernal equinox or Spring equinox, when the sun crosses the equator moving northward, occurs March 20-23

Beltane
May 1 or when the sun reaches 15 degrees Taurus (Aldebaran - Calf)

Litha
Midsummer. The summer solstice, when the sun reaches its northernmost point, June 20-23

Lammas
Also known as Lughnasadh, pronounced "loo-nuh-saa"). August 1 or when the sun reaches 15 degrees Leo (Regulus - Lion)

Mabon
The autumnal equinox, when the sun crosses the equator moving southward, September 20-23