The eight Wiccan Sabbats
This page will have information on it dealing with the Pagan (Wiccan) Sabbats, explaining their meanings and saying what each is especially good for. I would like to also create a attached page dealing with others Sabbat experiences, so if you'd like to contribute, email me!
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The Sabbats...
Samhain (sow-in) [Visit the Storybook Samhain Page] falls on October 31, this day has many important happenings. It symbolizes the first day of Winter. Samhain is also the Irish Gaelic word for November. On this night the veil between the Material and Spiritual Worlds is thinnest, and neither human or spirit need any special magick to cross. Spirits of loved ones also get together around Samhain fires to gain warmth and communion with their living family. Many times, this is considered a "nasty evil thing", to communicate with the dead. But it brings great peace to families and is reason for celebration!
Yule (yool) [Visit the Storybook Yule Page] is on December 21 or 22 and marks the night of Winter Solstice. We celebrate the darkest and longest night of the year. The God is reborn this night in order to bring warmth and light back to Earth.
Imbolg (im-molg) [Visit the Storybook Imbolg Page] is also known as Candlemas, and it falls on February 1 or 2nd. This is a Greater Sabbat and is the quickening of the year, the first signs of spring begin to appear. It is the celebration of the three phases of the Goddess:Maiden, Mother and Crone.
Ostara (o-star-a) [Visit the Storybook Ostara page] is on the Vernal Equinox-March 21 or 22. This is a lesser Sabbat and we are reminded that light and dark are in perfect balance. The days are growing longer while the nights are growing shorter. It also symbolizes the beginning of the growing season.
Beltane (bell-tane) [Visit the Storybook Beltane Page] falls on May 1 and is also known as May Day. This day celebrates the growing season up in the colder regions of the world. Fires are lit to commemmorate the return of life and fertility to the world. Commonly, may poles are a major part of the celebration along with feasting at picnics and remembering why people fall in love.
Litha (Leetha) [Visit the Storybook Litha Page] is also called Midsummer of Summer Solstice, and is a Sabbat strictly for the sun. On June 21 or 22 witches remember the God's light and warmth on the day he shines the highest and longest. This is a time to rejoice in the full flood of his sun's rays.
Lammas- [Visit the Storybook Lammas Page] this Sabbat is primarily called Lughnasadh (loon-na-sah). It comes August 1 and the land reminds us it is time for harvesting and preparation for winter. Lammas is the first of three harvesting celebrations.
Mabon (may-bin) [Page to Come] is also called the Autumnal Equinox, September 21 or 22 is a joyous day that is remembered for having equal hours of light and dark. This day is also the celebration of the second harvest. From here, the wheel of the year ends with the third harvesting and the beginning of another year of Samhain (the marking of the witche's new year).
Celebrating the Sabbats privately; can seem hard to do, especially with brothers and sisters running around making noise! (Experience talking!), but remember, you don't need any special tools, though they may seem nice and useful, they're not necesesary. Just keeping the Goddess and God in your mind during the day is enough. You might want to go on a nature walk, wear a light flowing dress (to the girls!) or meditate for a bit, whatever you do, it's always meaningful. Remember, you don't need rituals (though they're nice!), to CELEBRATE!
That was a very basic description of all the Sabbats, celebrate!
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