Equinoxes and Solstices are astronomical points in the sky which mark the transition from one season to the next. They are also a time of celebration, ritual and reflection for Pagans, Witches and Astrologers
Equinoxes occur twice each year, as the sun crosses the celestial equator, the day and night are of almost equal length.
the Autumn Equinox/ Mabon and the Spring Equinox/Ostara .
Solstices occur when the sun reaches its most northerly or southern point, the Solstices mark the longest or shortest length of day light.
the Winter Solstice and Summer Solstice