Post by estatigua (Tiggy) on Jan 19, 2007 16:44:42 GMT -5
The 8 Sabbats
The Wheel of the Year tell the death and rebirth of the Lord. In Yule is a new born king, the essence of innocence. He represents the returning light. In Imbolc, he is growing as the days increase. At Ostara he is in his youth, and infatuated with The Maiden. At Beltane he is a man in love with the Maiden. He takes the Goddess for his bride and it is celebrated with maypoles and bonfires. At Midsummer, his marriage is so fully consumated that it becomes a death of sorts. He is mourned at Lammas, and at Mabon, he sleeps in the womb of the Goddess. At Samhain, he waits in the Summerland to be reborn.
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Samhein (October 31st)
Samhein (pronounced sow-en or sow-un) is the Pagan New Year. It is the night the veil between the spirit world & our world is thinnest. It's an excellent night divination & communication with the dead. Feasts are held to honour loved ones who have passed on. In Mexican culture, this holiday is referred to as "Dia de los Muertos". Living rooms are decorated with bright crepe paper, candles, and pictures of dead relatives.
Samhein literally means "Summers End". This holiday is also referred to as "Feast of the Dead", "Halloween (from Hallows Eve) & "Ancestor Night". Many people leave cakes, honey, milk & cider out for the fey (fairies). Most pagans even set a place at the table for deceased relatives.
Samhein was "The Last Harvest". The crops were harvested, the animals were somtimes slaughted to the October Moon (the blood moon), and much of the meat and harvest were preserved for the cold winter ahead. Samhein is a time of feasting and celeberating the harvest and the gifts of Earth.
Samhein is perfect for Divination. The veil between the worlds is very thin, and it's easy to communicate with spirits, both human & non.
Most importantly, Samhein is a time to spend with family and to ponder your own mortality. Shrines are set up to honor past relatives decorated with skulls and other symbols of death. It is customary to light a candle for the new year and to let it burn throughout the night.
SAMHEIN:
Herbs: pumpkin, apple, nuts, thistle, Chrysanthimum, Broom, Oak, Leaves, & Sage
Incense: Apple, Nutmeg, Sage, Mint
Color: Black & Orange
Decorations: Jack-o-lantern, Photos of deceased loved ones, Apples, Fall leaves, Autumn flowers, Squashes
Food: Apples, Corn, Nuts, Cider, Mulled wine, Pumpkin Dishes, Cranberry muffins, Herbal teas
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YULE (December 21)
Yule is celeberated on the first day of winter. This day symbolizes the death of the Sun God. The full moon after Yule is considered to be the most powerful of the year. It is the death of the Yule King and the birth of the Holly King.
You celebrate Yule exactly like Christmas. YEAH! When the pagans of old refused to give up their pagan practices, the Christians said they could continue their practices, as long as they used the name of their Lord, Jesus Christ. The yule log, made of oak, is burned as a sacrifice of the dead Oak King. Decorate with Holly, to celeberate the arrival of The Holly King. Known as "The Festival of Lights", decorate with as many lights & candles as possible. Don't forget mistletoe!
This time is known as "The Time of Great Darkness". The days grow short, and the nights grow longer. Yule marks the longest, coldest, harshest day of winter. Yule is always celeberated on the Winter Solstice. The Christian holiday Christmas was adapted from the ancient pagan tradition of celebrating the coming of the newborn Sun/Son to light the world.
Pagans at this time bless their animals & crops. Another Pagan Yule traditions? Kissing under the mistletoe, decorating the Christmas Tree, making Wassail, burning a Yule Log, and feasting.
During this night, the longest night of the year, Pagans light as many candles as can be found both to symbolically wait out the death of the Lord and to celebrate the coming of new light. At no other time of the year is light more sacred. Many believe that it is taboo to extinguish any flame or to travel at Yuletide.
YULE:
Herbs: Holly, Mistletoe, Rosemary, Oak, & Pine Cones
Incense: Bayberry, Pine, Cedar, Rosemary, Juniper
Color: Red, Green, White, Silver, Gold
Decorations:Yule log (oak or pine), Mistletoe, Wreaths, Strings of dried flowers and cinnamon sticks, Apples, Oranges, Yule tree
Foods: Nuts, Apples, Oranges, Caraway rolls, Mulled wine, Roast turkey
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IMBOLC (February 1st)
The time of cleansing and preparing of growth & renewal. Festival of the Goddes Brigit, whose breath gave life. Also known as Candlemas. This is the time of year that the maiden prepares for growth and renewal. A good time for fertility spells and to start your spring cleaning.
Candles can be lit in honor of the Sun King's birth. Start working on a garden as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Usually when magick happens during this time, it is by the women of the house, with the men assisting.
IMBOLC:
Herbs: Snowdrop, Bay, Heather, First Flowers of the Year
Incense: Rosemary, Cinnamon, Westeria, Frankincense, Myrrh
Colors: White, Orange, Red
Decorations: Lamps, Besom (witch's broom), Yellow flowers
Food: All Dairy products, Curries, Onions, Chives, Garlic, Spiced wines, Seeds, Herbal teas
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OSTARA(March 21st)
The first day of Spring. The time when dark & light are in perfect balance with each other. Also a time for new beginnings. Holiday also known as Spring or Vernal Equinox.
One way of celebrating is to decorate eggs and to hide them in gardens & forests for fayes & little people to find. Christianized version of this holiday is known as Easter. You can also have children hunt for the eggs, and to put back the prettiest ones for the fairies.
OSTARA:
Herbs: Honeysuckle,Iris, Peony, Violet All spring flowers
Incense: Jasmine, Rose, Strawberry
Colors: Green, Yellow
Decorations: Colored eggs, Green and yellow jellybeans, Rabbit Decorations, Spring Flowers
Food: Seeds, Leafy Green Vegetables, Spiced or Flower Cupcakes, Fruits, Hard-boiled eggs
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BELTANE(May 1st)
A fertility festival with nature enchantments. The powers of fairies and elves are growing and will peak at Summer Solstice. A time for great magic, it is a good time to establish a guardian shrine.
Ways of celebrating are building shrines to nature spirits. This is the time to honor the house guardians. Leave small gifts of honey cakes, wine and sweets for the little people. Holiday is also known as Mayday. Maypoles (which represent God & Goddess) are sometimes erected. Children conceived during this time are said to be blessed by the gods.
BELTANE:
Herbs: Honeysuckle, St. John's wort, Hawthorn, All flowers
Incense: Frankincense, Lilac, Rose
Colors: Green, Soft pink, blue and yellow
Decorations: Maypole, Strings of beads or lowers, Ribbons, Spring flowers
Foods: Dairy, Oatmeal cakes, Cherries, Strawberries, Wine punches, Green Salads
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MIDSUMMER (June21st/ 22nd)
The first day of Summer. This is a time of dedication to your religion. The sun casts three rays to light the world. This is a time to celeberate the abundance and beauty of the world. Celeberated on the longest day of the year.
Celebration includes dedication ceremonies, giving of thanks and the lighting of yellow candles. It's said that this is a magical night. Dreams that are dreamnt on this night will come true. It's also a good night for powerful magick.
MIDSUMMER:
Herbs: Lavender, Chamomile, Roses, Daisy, Lily
Incense: Frankincense, Lemon, Rose, Wisteria, Lavender
Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow
Decorations: Dried herbs, Potpourri, Seashells, Summer Flowers, Fruits
Foods: Summer Fruits, Ale, Mead, Fresh Vegetables
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LAMMAS (August 1st)
This is the turning point of the year. The waning God and waxing Goddess. Known as the "Celeberation of the Harvest". It's a time to give thanks for the abundance of the crops.
Celebration includes harvest festivals and spell work for good fortune and abundance. Also a time to harvest the dreams planted earlier in the year.
LAMMAS:
Herbs: All grains, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sunflowers
Incense: Sandalwood, Rose, Aloes
Colors: Yellow, Orange, Green, Brown
Decorations: Corn Dollies, Any Wheat weaving crafts, Shafts of Grain
Foods: Breads, Cider, Blackberry Pies and jellies, Rice, Meadowsweet tea, Berries
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MABON(September 21st)
The balance of light and dark. Time of long rest after labor and completion of the harvest. A time of thanksgiving. Celebrates the end of the harvest. Night & day are equal again. It is time for the death of the Sun King.
Celebration includes quiet feasting, and meditation and reincarnation in preparation for Samhain.
MABON:
Herbs: Hazel, Corn, Acorns, Oak, Wheat Stalks, Cypress cones, Pine cones
Incense: Myrrh, Sage, Pine
Colors: Orange, Dark red, Yellow, Brown
Decorations: Acorns, Pomegranates, Pine Cones, Baskets of fallen leaves
Foods: Breads, Corn, Cornbread, Beans, Squash, Apples, Roots (carrots, potatoes, onions), Cider
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The Wheel of the Year tell the death and rebirth of the Lord. In Yule is a new born king, the essence of innocence. He represents the returning light. In Imbolc, he is growing as the days increase. At Ostara he is in his youth, and infatuated with The Maiden. At Beltane he is a man in love with the Maiden. He takes the Goddess for his bride and it is celebrated with maypoles and bonfires. At Midsummer, his marriage is so fully consumated that it becomes a death of sorts. He is mourned at Lammas, and at Mabon, he sleeps in the womb of the Goddess. At Samhain, he waits in the Summerland to be reborn.
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Samhein (October 31st)
Samhein (pronounced sow-en or sow-un) is the Pagan New Year. It is the night the veil between the spirit world & our world is thinnest. It's an excellent night divination & communication with the dead. Feasts are held to honour loved ones who have passed on. In Mexican culture, this holiday is referred to as "Dia de los Muertos". Living rooms are decorated with bright crepe paper, candles, and pictures of dead relatives.
Samhein literally means "Summers End". This holiday is also referred to as "Feast of the Dead", "Halloween (from Hallows Eve) & "Ancestor Night". Many people leave cakes, honey, milk & cider out for the fey (fairies). Most pagans even set a place at the table for deceased relatives.
Samhein was "The Last Harvest". The crops were harvested, the animals were somtimes slaughted to the October Moon (the blood moon), and much of the meat and harvest were preserved for the cold winter ahead. Samhein is a time of feasting and celeberating the harvest and the gifts of Earth.
Samhein is perfect for Divination. The veil between the worlds is very thin, and it's easy to communicate with spirits, both human & non.
Most importantly, Samhein is a time to spend with family and to ponder your own mortality. Shrines are set up to honor past relatives decorated with skulls and other symbols of death. It is customary to light a candle for the new year and to let it burn throughout the night.
SAMHEIN:
Herbs: pumpkin, apple, nuts, thistle, Chrysanthimum, Broom, Oak, Leaves, & Sage
Incense: Apple, Nutmeg, Sage, Mint
Color: Black & Orange
Decorations: Jack-o-lantern, Photos of deceased loved ones, Apples, Fall leaves, Autumn flowers, Squashes
Food: Apples, Corn, Nuts, Cider, Mulled wine, Pumpkin Dishes, Cranberry muffins, Herbal teas
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YULE (December 21)
Yule is celeberated on the first day of winter. This day symbolizes the death of the Sun God. The full moon after Yule is considered to be the most powerful of the year. It is the death of the Yule King and the birth of the Holly King.
You celebrate Yule exactly like Christmas. YEAH! When the pagans of old refused to give up their pagan practices, the Christians said they could continue their practices, as long as they used the name of their Lord, Jesus Christ. The yule log, made of oak, is burned as a sacrifice of the dead Oak King. Decorate with Holly, to celeberate the arrival of The Holly King. Known as "The Festival of Lights", decorate with as many lights & candles as possible. Don't forget mistletoe!
This time is known as "The Time of Great Darkness". The days grow short, and the nights grow longer. Yule marks the longest, coldest, harshest day of winter. Yule is always celeberated on the Winter Solstice. The Christian holiday Christmas was adapted from the ancient pagan tradition of celebrating the coming of the newborn Sun/Son to light the world.
Pagans at this time bless their animals & crops. Another Pagan Yule traditions? Kissing under the mistletoe, decorating the Christmas Tree, making Wassail, burning a Yule Log, and feasting.
During this night, the longest night of the year, Pagans light as many candles as can be found both to symbolically wait out the death of the Lord and to celebrate the coming of new light. At no other time of the year is light more sacred. Many believe that it is taboo to extinguish any flame or to travel at Yuletide.
YULE:
Herbs: Holly, Mistletoe, Rosemary, Oak, & Pine Cones
Incense: Bayberry, Pine, Cedar, Rosemary, Juniper
Color: Red, Green, White, Silver, Gold
Decorations:Yule log (oak or pine), Mistletoe, Wreaths, Strings of dried flowers and cinnamon sticks, Apples, Oranges, Yule tree
Foods: Nuts, Apples, Oranges, Caraway rolls, Mulled wine, Roast turkey
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IMBOLC (February 1st)
The time of cleansing and preparing of growth & renewal. Festival of the Goddes Brigit, whose breath gave life. Also known as Candlemas. This is the time of year that the maiden prepares for growth and renewal. A good time for fertility spells and to start your spring cleaning.
Candles can be lit in honor of the Sun King's birth. Start working on a garden as soon as the danger of frost has passed. Usually when magick happens during this time, it is by the women of the house, with the men assisting.
IMBOLC:
Herbs: Snowdrop, Bay, Heather, First Flowers of the Year
Incense: Rosemary, Cinnamon, Westeria, Frankincense, Myrrh
Colors: White, Orange, Red
Decorations: Lamps, Besom (witch's broom), Yellow flowers
Food: All Dairy products, Curries, Onions, Chives, Garlic, Spiced wines, Seeds, Herbal teas
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OSTARA(March 21st)
The first day of Spring. The time when dark & light are in perfect balance with each other. Also a time for new beginnings. Holiday also known as Spring or Vernal Equinox.
One way of celebrating is to decorate eggs and to hide them in gardens & forests for fayes & little people to find. Christianized version of this holiday is known as Easter. You can also have children hunt for the eggs, and to put back the prettiest ones for the fairies.
OSTARA:
Herbs: Honeysuckle,Iris, Peony, Violet All spring flowers
Incense: Jasmine, Rose, Strawberry
Colors: Green, Yellow
Decorations: Colored eggs, Green and yellow jellybeans, Rabbit Decorations, Spring Flowers
Food: Seeds, Leafy Green Vegetables, Spiced or Flower Cupcakes, Fruits, Hard-boiled eggs
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BELTANE(May 1st)
A fertility festival with nature enchantments. The powers of fairies and elves are growing and will peak at Summer Solstice. A time for great magic, it is a good time to establish a guardian shrine.
Ways of celebrating are building shrines to nature spirits. This is the time to honor the house guardians. Leave small gifts of honey cakes, wine and sweets for the little people. Holiday is also known as Mayday. Maypoles (which represent God & Goddess) are sometimes erected. Children conceived during this time are said to be blessed by the gods.
BELTANE:
Herbs: Honeysuckle, St. John's wort, Hawthorn, All flowers
Incense: Frankincense, Lilac, Rose
Colors: Green, Soft pink, blue and yellow
Decorations: Maypole, Strings of beads or lowers, Ribbons, Spring flowers
Foods: Dairy, Oatmeal cakes, Cherries, Strawberries, Wine punches, Green Salads
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MIDSUMMER (June21st/ 22nd)
The first day of Summer. This is a time of dedication to your religion. The sun casts three rays to light the world. This is a time to celeberate the abundance and beauty of the world. Celeberated on the longest day of the year.
Celebration includes dedication ceremonies, giving of thanks and the lighting of yellow candles. It's said that this is a magical night. Dreams that are dreamnt on this night will come true. It's also a good night for powerful magick.
MIDSUMMER:
Herbs: Lavender, Chamomile, Roses, Daisy, Lily
Incense: Frankincense, Lemon, Rose, Wisteria, Lavender
Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow
Decorations: Dried herbs, Potpourri, Seashells, Summer Flowers, Fruits
Foods: Summer Fruits, Ale, Mead, Fresh Vegetables
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LAMMAS (August 1st)
This is the turning point of the year. The waning God and waxing Goddess. Known as the "Celeberation of the Harvest". It's a time to give thanks for the abundance of the crops.
Celebration includes harvest festivals and spell work for good fortune and abundance. Also a time to harvest the dreams planted earlier in the year.
LAMMAS:
Herbs: All grains, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sunflowers
Incense: Sandalwood, Rose, Aloes
Colors: Yellow, Orange, Green, Brown
Decorations: Corn Dollies, Any Wheat weaving crafts, Shafts of Grain
Foods: Breads, Cider, Blackberry Pies and jellies, Rice, Meadowsweet tea, Berries
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MABON(September 21st)
The balance of light and dark. Time of long rest after labor and completion of the harvest. A time of thanksgiving. Celebrates the end of the harvest. Night & day are equal again. It is time for the death of the Sun King.
Celebration includes quiet feasting, and meditation and reincarnation in preparation for Samhain.
MABON:
Herbs: Hazel, Corn, Acorns, Oak, Wheat Stalks, Cypress cones, Pine cones
Incense: Myrrh, Sage, Pine
Colors: Orange, Dark red, Yellow, Brown
Decorations: Acorns, Pomegranates, Pine Cones, Baskets of fallen leaves
Foods: Breads, Corn, Cornbread, Beans, Squash, Apples, Roots (carrots, potatoes, onions), Cider
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