wicca - rites
There are three different types of Wiccan rituals. Each type celebrates a different part of our faith.
Celebratory RitualsCelebratory rituals celebrate the changing of the seasons, the gods, and the turning of the Wheel of the Year. These rituals include the Sabbats (such as Yule or Beltane), and other deity related rituals such as the feast day dedicated to one's Matron or Patron deity.
SolemnitiesThese rituals are preformed to honour ourselves, the rites of passage in our lives, and other significant life changes. Solemnities include funeral rites, handfastings, and cronings/saging among others.
Working RitualsThese rituals are aimed at raising and directing energy towards a specific goal, such as healing or blessing working tools. If one is a Wiccan Witch, spell casting would fall into this category. Wiccans who are not Witches also preform Working Rituals to do things such as bless tools or meditate.
