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HolidaysWiccans celebrate eight sabbats, which are arranged around the wheel of the year. Each sabbat has its own themes, and can be seen as part of the cycle of nature. Other special days include the full moons, or esbats, when magical workings may be done. Beltane
Date: May 1Other Names: May Day Goddesses: Flora, Diana, Artemis, Gods: Pan, The Green Man, Faunus Colors: Red, White, Green, Yellow Foods: Dairy food, Oats, Honey, Greens, Herbs: Hawthorn, Primrose, Cowslip, Rose, Rosemary, Birch, Pine, Lilac Incense: Rose, Lilac, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Yarrow, Basil, Camphor, Clove, Oils: Rose, Lilac, Frankincense, Ylang Ylang, Yarrow, Basil, Camphor, Clove Stones: Rose Quartz, Emerald, Sapphire, Bloodstone Animals: Rabbit, Goat, Bee, Pega... Tags: holidays Esbats
The Esbats are the celebrations of the thirteen full moons in a year,
traditionally a time for Wiccans to gather and work magic - compared
to the Sabbats which are usually more celebration than magical working.
While the Sabbats are fire festivals, the Esbats are also a time for
attuning with the energies of the Moon and her cycles. While the phases
of the moon are important, the month the full moon falls in can also
affect magical workings.Thirteen Lunar MonthsJanuaryWolf Moon or Cold Moon. This is a time to work on personal problems, protection and reversing spells. Natural ener... Tags: holidays Imbolc
Date: February 2Other Names: Candlemas, Oimelc, Brigid's Day Goddesses: Arachne, Arianrhod, Athena, Attar, Brigid, Februa, Gaia, Selene, Vesta Gods: Braggi, Cupid, Diancecht, Dainichi, Essus, Februus, Pax, Colors: White, Pale Green, Yellow Foods: Cheese, Milk, Seeds, Bread, Eggnog, Pork, Dried fruit Herbs: Evergreen, Rosemary, Clover, Dill, Willow Incense: Evergreen, Rosemary, Clover, Dill, Willow Oils: Jasmine, Apricot, Carnation, Sweet Pea, Neroli, Olive Stones: Amethyst, Garnet, Onyx, Turquo... Tags: holidays Lammas
Date: August 1Other Names: Lughnasadh Goddesses: Dana, Tailltiu, Demeter, Ceres, Seelu, Isis, Luna Gods: Lugh, John Barleycorn, Lleu, Dagon, Tammuz, Dionysus, Tanu, Taranis Colors: Red, Orange, Gold, Green, Brown, Bronze, Gray Foods: Bread, Barley, Corn, Potatoes, Squash, Nuts, Berries, Apples, Rice, Pears, Elderberry wine, Mead, Cider, Beer Herbs: Berries, Fenugreek, Frankincense, Heather, Hollyhock, Mistletoe, Oak, Oat, Sunflower, Incense: Wood aloes, Rose, Rosehips, Rosemary, Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Passionflower, Frankince... Tags: holidays Litha
Date: June 21Other Names: Summer Solstice, Midsummer, St. John's Eve Goddesses: Aphrodite, Astarte, Freya, Hathor, Ishtar, Venus Gods: Puck, Pan Colors: Blue, Green, Yellow, Gold Foods: Fresh vegetables, Summer fruits, Ale Herbs: Basil, Clove, Camphor, Yarrow Incense: Frankincense, Lemon, Myrrh, Pine, Rose, Wisteria Oils: Basil, Clove, Camphor, Yarrow, Ylang Ylang Stones: Emerald, Jade Animals: Robin, Wren, Horses, Cattle, Faerie, Satyr, Nymph At midsummer the... Tags: holidays Mabon
Date: September 21Other Names: Autumn Equinox Goddesses: Modron, Bona Dea, Persephone, Demeter, Ceres, Morgan, Epona, Pamona Gods: Mabon ap Modron, John Barleycorn, Wicker man, Thoth, Hermes, Hotei, Dionysus, Bacchus Colors: Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Gold, Scarlet, Yellow, Russet, Maroon, Purple, Violet, Indigo Foods: Corn, Grain, Oats, Squash, Nuts, Grapes, Onions, Carrots, Potatoes, Hops, Apples, Wine, Ale, Cider Herbs: Myrrh, Thistle, Tobacco, Oak leaf, Hazel, Hops, Marigold, Rose, Sage, Milkweed, Solomon's seal, Aster, Benzoin, Ivy ... Tags: holidays Ostara
Date: March 21Other Names: Spring Equinox, Eostra's Day Goddesses: Aphrodite, Eostra, Ma-Ku, Lady of the Lake, Minerva, Isis, Rheda, Coatlicue Gods: Adonis, Ovis, Dylan, Odin, Osiris, Attis, Mithras Colors: Pastels, Yellow, Green, Pink, Blue Food: Eggs, Honey, Bread, Sprouts, Green leafy vegetables Herbs: Acorn, Celandine, Cinquefoil, Dandelion, Dogwood, Honeysuckle, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Tansy, Violet Incense: Jasmine, African violet, Rose, Sage, Strawberry, Violet, Orange, Lotus, Magnolia, Ginger. Oils: ... Tags: holidays Samhain
Date: October 31Other Names: Halloween, New Years, Feast of the Dead, Shadowfest, Martinmas Goddesses: Hecate, Alcyone, Ereshkigal, Hel, Nepthys, White Lady Gods: Carneios, Cel, Dagda, Hades, Odin, Osiris, Tuoni Colors: Black, Brown, Orange, White, Silver, Gold Foods: Apple, Turnip, Gourds, Nuts, Mulled wine, Cider, Pumpkin, Beef, Pork Herbs: Acorn, Oak, Apple, Arborvitae, Corn, Dittany of Crete, Fumitory, Mullein, Nightshade, Sage, Wormwood Incense: Rosemary, Pine, Bay, Apple, Patchouli Oils: Rosemary, ... Tags: holidays Yule
Date: December 21Other Names: Winter Solstice Goddesses: Brigid, Isis, Demeter, Gaia, Diana Gods: Apollo, Ra, Odin, Lugh, The Oak King, The Green Man Colors: Red, White, Green Foods: Lemons, Oranges, Nuts, Eggnog Herbs: Bayberry, Blessed thistle, Laurel, Pine, Sage Incense: Pine, Cedar, Bayberry, Cinnamon, Frankincense Oil: Pine, Cedar, Bayberry, Cinnamon, Frankincense Stones: Ruby, Bloodstone, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond Animals: Stag This is the shortest day of... Tags: holidays |
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