In writing Rounding the Wheel of the Year Lucya Starza brings into focus the idea that magic pervades the entire year, every day, and it does just not just aggregate into eight isolated clusters, eight bulges spread on the circumference of a wheel. Through the research material, stories, and the materials offered for practical purposes, the author conveys not only the message, but the feeling that celebrations follow along seasonal changes rather then with the dates set in the calendar. An eclectic practitioner herself, Starza proposes ideas to suit a broad audience: her book is thus not a simple collection of rituals from a variety of traditions, but a complex resource meant to assist everyone interested in personalizing their spiritual practice and harmonize with the flow of seasonal energies. In writing Rounding the Wheel of the Year, Lucya Starza weaves together style, practicality, and thorough research. Right from beginning, the book debunks the myth of Wheel of the Year as an ancient, pan-Celtic tradition; instead, the author documents the modern origins by tracking back the sources that lead to the emerging of a Wheel of the Year concept, cycle made up of eight holy days. In explaining how appreciation of source materials have changed overtime, the author highlights people’s changing relationship with the Wheel of the Year as a concept. This is a book for the individual as much as it is a book for the whole family: aside from bits of lore that reference deities and spirits related to seasons, the “Rounding the Wheel of the Year” is filled with delightful meditations, arts and crafts ideas, and activities to keep the joy alight every single day– whatever the time of the year. ~ Daniela Simina, author of Pagan Portals -Where Fairies Meet: Parallels Between Irish and Romanian Fairy Traditions, and Pagan Portals – A Fairy Path: The Memoirs of a Young Fairy Seer in Training

Rounding the Wheel of the Year by Lucya Starza is a concise and engaging read which will help any reader engage with the spirit of each season. As well as suggesting ways to honour the festivals of the eight-fold wheel, Starza casts a wider net and suggests ways the reader can honour the passing of each season. More modern observances, such as Earth Day, are considered alongside festivals with ancient roots. Whether you want to undertake a guided visualisation or get out into nature and brush up on your plant and flower lore, this book is the perfect guide for changing times. ~ Andrew Anderson, author of The Ritual of Writing, Artio and Artaois and The Magic of Cats.

Lucya Starza's Pagan Portals – Rounding the Wheel of the Year: Celebrating the Seasons in Ritual, Magic, Folklore and Nature is a thoughtful exposition on one of the common structures in paganism: the Wheel of the Year. While acknowledging that the individual might celebrate in different ways, this book offers clear ways to celebrate the movement of light and dark. I appreciated the detailed offerings to support the energy of each calendar month and know a reader will too! ~ Irisanya Moon, author of Earth Spirit: Gaia - Saving Her, Saving Ourselves

I adore the concept of 'smoothing the knobs off' the otherwise potentially clunky Wheel of the Year. Lucya roundly reminds us that there is something to celebrate at just about any time of the year, and not just the “Big Eight” festivals but local customs, traditions, and even personal habits and rituals inspired by the way the world turns around you. A fantastic collection of ideas for anyone wanting to bring a little more magic into their lives, all year round. ~ Mabh Savage, author of Practically Pagan: An Alternative Guide to Planet Friendly Living