The Sabbats

Witches have an inseparable partnership to Mother Earth and celebrate
Her turns of the Wheel as Sabbats and Esbats. The Wheel of the Year is a very
Sacred and Ancient Ritual calendar that marks the Sun's journey across the sky,
the Solstices, Equinoxes and the Earth's changing seasons. The eight-spoke wheel is thought by
many to be a Celtic symbol; however, it appeared in Greek symbolism as early as 600 BC, over
two hundred years prior to Aegean/Mediterranean contact with the Celts. Each spoke of
the Wheel marks an important moment of progression and change in the Earth. Witches
celebrate each Holiday starting the day before until the day after the Sabbat date.
The eight Sabbats represent Seasonal Birth, Death, and Rebirth.

The Dead are Honored, but not called on (they maybe already Incarnated).
Food and wine is placed outside for Roaming Spirits as Gifts of Reverance and
Gratitude, when the barriers between the Worlds are thinnest.
Black candles are used to ward off Evil, Jack O Lanterns are carved.
It is the Third of the Trinity of Harvest Celebrations.
Foods - apples, beets, cider, gingerbread, meat dishes, pumpkin dishes, corn,
oranges, turnips, nuts
Herbs - Allspice, Catnip, Cinnamon, Mint, Nutmeg, Pumpkin Seed, Straw
Colors - black, red, orange, indigo, silver, gold
Gemstones - Black Stones, Jet, Onyx, Obsidian
Visualization Stone - Obsidian, Onyx
Goddesses - Crone, Hacate
Gods - Horned Hunter, Cernnunos, Anubis
Incense - Apple, Heliotrope, Mint, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Sage, Wormwood
Make Your Own Samhain Incense - Burn Wormwood alone, as it
attracts Good Spirits.
Ritual Work - Samhain is the Strongest Holiday to Perform Divination
Rituals. If possible, hold your Rituals Outdoors at dusk for
Maximum Energies.

This Pagan Holiday is equivalent to the Christian Holiday of Christmas.
Many Pagans Celebrate Yule for five days. It is a time of Renewal & Rebirth.
Fires are lit in cauldrons, Trees or potted Evergreens are usually decorated.
The Christian Tradition of Decorated Christmas Trees stem from this Pagan Holiday.
A Yule log may be lit. You can make a Wheel of the Year symbol from a wreath.
This is the longest night of the year. Mistletoe is hung for Luck. Gifts are exchanged.
Foods - nuts, apples & pears, cakes of caraways soaked in cider, pork, ginger tea
caramel covered fruits, cookies, cider
Herbs - Evergreen, Ginger, Holly, Mistletoe, Pine
Colors - silver, gold, green, red, white
Gemstones - Cat's Eye, Ruby
Visualiztion Stone - Ruby
Goddesses - Great Mother, Isis, Mary, Tonazin, Lucina, Bona Dea
Gods - Sun Child, Horus, Jesus, Mithras, Odin, Saturn, Holly King
Incense - Bayberry, Cedar, Frankincense, Juniper Berries, Pine, Rosemary
Make Your Own Yule Incense - Combine 2 parts Frankincense, 2 parts
Pine Needles or Resin, 1 part Cedar and 1 part Juniper Berries
Ritual Work - Yule is the Strongest Holiday to Perform Harmony and
Peace Rituals. This is an Excellent time to make Resolutions and Plans
for the Future. If possible, hold your Rituals Indoors next to a Fireplace
or large Window for Maximum Energies. Rituals that include Family
and Singing makes for a Merry Celebration for this Holiday.

Marks the Festival of Calving. Days begin to lengthen and Spring is on it's way.
New Beginnings ~ Handfasting and Dedication, Start New Projects. Ritual Blessing
and planting of seeds. Godess Recovery. Candles lit in a circle.
Festival of Lights ~ First in the Trinity of Spring Celebrations.
Foods - dairy, sour cream dishes, peppers, onions, garlic, grapes/raisins,
berries, spiced wines & dishes
Herbs - Angelica, Bay Laurel, Benzoin, Blackberry, Bloodroot, Iris
Colors - white, green, blue, red, pink, yellow, brown
Gemstones - Amethyst, Onyx, Garnet, Turquoise
Visualization Stone - Amethyst
Goddesses - Brigit, Triple Goddess: Maiden, Mother, Crone
Gods - Young Sun, Groundhog and other Creatures emerging from Hibernation
Incense - Basil, Cinnamon, Dragon's Blood, Frankincense, Myrrh,
Red Sandalwood, Wysteria
Make Your Own Imbolc Incense - Combine 3 parts Frankincense, 2 parts Dragon's
Blood, 1 part Red Sandalwood, 1 part Cinnamon and 1 - 2 drops of Red Wine
Ritual Work - Imbolic is the Strongest Holiday to Perform Protection
and Purification Magick. If possible, hold your Rituals Outdoors
for Maximum Energies.

This Pagan Holiday is Equivalent to the Christian Holiday of Easter.
The modern day tale of the Easter Bunny comes from the legend of the Goddess Eostre.

A rabbit wanted to please the Goddess so much, the she laid sacred eggs in the Goddess'
honor. The rabbit then decorated these eggs and presented them to the Goddess.
The Goddess was so pleased, that she wished all humankind to share in her joy.
Honoring the Goddess' wishes, the rabbit went through the world and distributed
the decorated eggs, as a gift of life.

Flowers are laid on the Alter in a circle. Seeds are blessed. Second in the Trinity
of Spring Celebrations. Now is the time to do Herb and Healing work. Rejoice in the
Mother's gift of Rebith and Fertility. Winter has come to a end and Spring begins.
Eggs are decorated and offered to the Goddess, Rabbits (creatures of Fertility)
are also associated with this Holiday. Pictures and Statues of Rabbits decorate
the Witch's home and Alter, along with the Flowers.
Foods - eggs, leafy green vegetables, twisted bread, sweet cakes, apples, kiwis
Herbs - Dandelion, Pansy, Sunflower, Violet
Colors - white, pale pink, yellow, light green, light blue, violet, all pastels and light colors
Gemstones - Red Jasper, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone
Visualiztion Stone - Red Jasper
Goddesses - Ostara, Kore, Maiden
Gods - Hare, Green Man
Incense - African Violet, Benzoin, Dragon's Blood, Frankincense, Jasmine, Nutmeg,
Orange, Rose, Sage, Strawberry
Make Your Own Ostara Incense - Combine 2 parts Frankincense, 1 part Benzoin,
1 part Dragon's Blood, 1/2 part Nutmeg, 1/2 part Violet Flowers or Violet Oil,
1/2 part Orange Peel, 1/2 part RosePetals or Rose Oil
Ritual Work - Nature Giving ~ Plant a Spring Garden, Pick Flowers to
Decorate Your Alter and Home. If possible, hold your Rituals Outdoors,
under a Tree, for Maximum Energies.

Third in the Trinity of Spring Celebrations. Decorate the home or Alter with a large bowl
or vase of flowers. Return of fertility. Wear flowers in your hair. Bonfire leaping for Good Luck.
Fire Festivals are held in honor of the Strength of the Sun God.
The Joining of Two to make a Third. This day honors the Marriage of
the Lord and the Lady. It is the Time of Children and Fairies.
Food - dairy, ice cream, oatmeal cakes, grapes/raisins, berries
Herbs - Adam and Eve Root, Agaric, Aloe, Bistort
Colors - white, bright blue, lavender, pink, yellow, rainbow colors, pastels,
as well as rich colors of green, purple, blue, red
Gemstones - Emerald, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Orange Carnelian
Visualization Stone - Smoky Quartz
Goddesses - Beltaine, May Queen, Flora
Gods - Sun, May King, Jack in the Green, Greenwood
Incense - Frankincense, Jamine, Lilac, Rose, Sandalwood, Woodruff
Make Your Own Beltane Incense - 3 parts Frankincense, 2 parts Sandalwood,
1 part Woodruff, 1 part Rose Petals or Rose Oil, a few drops of Jamine Oil
Ritual Work - Beltaine is the Strongest Holiday to Perform Friendship
and Union Rituals. If possible, hold your Rituals Outdoors near a
River for Maximum Energies.

Longest day of the Year. Celebrate the fruits of Labor. Magick with power of Male Energy.
Celebrate the Kingly aspect of the God. The time to talk to the Forest Spirits and Fairies.
Foods - all fresh fruits, especially apricots, peaches and plums
Herbs - Chamomile, Honeysuckle, Mugwort, Rose
Colors - white, red, gold, yellow, indigo, royal blue, rainbow colors, black
Visualization Stone - Clear Quartz, Emerald
Gemstones - Green Stones, Emerald, Jade
Goddesses - Mother Earth, Mother Nature
Gods - Father Sun, Oak King
Incense - Chamomile, Gardenia, Lemon, Lavendar, Mugwort, Myrrh,
Frankincense, Pine, Rose, Sandalwood, Wysteria, Yarrow
Make Your Own Litha Incense - 2 parts Sandalwood, 1 part Mugwort,
1 part Chamomile, 1 part Gardenia Petals or Gardenia Oil,
Rose, Lavendar and Yarrow Oils
Ritual Work - Summer Solstice is the Strongest Holiday to Perform Seance
Rituals and Communicate with Spirits. If possible, hold your Rituals
Outdoors in a shady Meadow for Maximum Energies.

First of the Trinity of Harvest Celebrations. The nights are longer. Time to Honor the Sun God.
Canning of Vegetables. Time to restock Magickal Cabinets.The Making Corn Dollies.
Making Ritual bread. Herbs are harvested on this day.
Foods - breads, berries, grains, acorns, apples, pears
Herbs - Aloe, Grains, Rose, Sunflower
Gemstones - Aventurine, Peridot, Citrine, Sardonyx
Visualization Stone - Carnelian
Colors - red, yellow, brown, tan, green, olive, orange, autumn colors of nature
Goddesses - Corn Mother, Demeter, Ceres
Gods - Grain God, Lugh, John Barleycorn
Incense - Aloe, Ambergris, Apple Blosoms, Blackberry, Heather,
Frankincense, Rose, Sandlewood
Make Your Own Lammas Incense - 2 parts Frankincense, 1 part Heather,
1 part Apple Blosoms, a few Blackberry Leaves, a few drops Ambergris Oil
Ritual Work - Lughnasadh is the Strongest Holiday to Perform Goal
oriented Rituals. It is an Excellent time for Students to List thier Goals
for the upcomming school year. If possible, hold your Rituals Outdoors
at Dusk with Music and Friends for Maximum Energies. An evening Cookout
with Friends and Dancing makes for a Merry Celebration for this Holiday.

Second of the Trinity of Harvest Celebrations. the time for Thanksgiving. Fruit is honored.
Alters are decorated with Leaves, Fruits and Berries. Stones are gathered.
Foods - grains, cornbread, fruit and berries, beans, squash, pecans and other nuts
Herbs - Aloe, Carnation, Cotton, Cypress, Henna, Lemon Balm
Colors - brown, orange, gold, red, purple, blue, maroon
Gemstones - Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Agate, Sapphire, Carnelian
Visualization Stone - Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire
Goddesses - Bona Dea, Land Mother
Gods - Mabon, Sky Father
Incense - Benzoin, Cypress, Frankincense, Juniper, Myrrh, Oak,
Pine, Sage, Sandalwood,
Make Your Own Mabon Incense - 2 parts Frankincense, 1 part Sandalwood,
1 part Cypress, 1 part Juniper, 1 part Pine, 1/2 part Oakmoss,
a pinch of Ground Oak Leaf
Ritual Work - Mabon is the Strongest Holiday to Perform Healing and
Prosperity Rituals. If possible, hold your Rituals Outdoors at Dusk for
Maximum Energies.

The Sabbats are Solar Rituals, marking the points of the Sun’s yearly cycle, and are but
half of the Ritual year. The Esbats are the Full Moon Celebrations. There are
12-13 Full Moons yearly, or one every 28 1/4 days. The Moon is a Symbol of the
Goddess as well as a source of Energy. Thus, after the Religious Aspects of the Esbats,
we often practice Magick, tapping into the larger amounts of Energy which are thought to
exist at these times. Most Rites are held at night.

This is the month to Conserve Energy by Working on Personal problems that involve no
one else. It is also a time for Protection Rites and Reversing Spells. During this month
the Energy flow is sluggish and below the surface.

This is the month for Loving the Self, Accepting Responsibility for past Errors, Forgiving
yourself, and Making Future Plans. At this time the Energy flow is working toward the
surface; good for Purification, Growth, and Healing.

This is the month for New Beginnings, Breaking Illusions, and Seeing the Truth in your Life
however much it may hurt. The Energy flow breaks into the open, a good time
for Growing, Prospering, and Exploring. Light and Dark are in balance now.

This is the month for Working on your Temper, Emotional Flare-Ups, and Selfishness.
The Energy is flowing into Creating and Producing; a good time for Change, Self
Confidence Issues, taking Advantage of Opportunities, and Realizing Self Reliance.

This is the month for Strengthening the Connections with Supernatural Protectors and
Beings around you. The Energy is in full flow making this a good time for Intuition,
Propagating, and Connecting with Faeries and Nature Spirits.

This is the month for Decision Making, taking Responsibility for present Happenings, Working
on Personal Inconsistencies, and for Strengthening and Rewarding yourself for your Positive Traits.
The Energy is in full, but restive, flow, the Earth Tides are turning making this a good time for
Protection, Strengthening, and Prevention spells.

This is the month for Dream Work, Divination, and Meditation on Spiritual Goals
and Plans. The Energy is slower and more relaxed, proper for Success and Prosperity
spells. This month is the time to start preparing for the colder and darker months ahead.

This is the month for Harvesting, Gathering, and Appreciating. The Energy flow
is slowing more and now is the time of Vitality, Health, and Friendships.

This is the month for Organizing and Straightening up Physical, Mental, Emotional,
and Spiritual clutter. The Energy flow is resting and Light and Dark are in balance.

This is the month for Inner Cleansing. Meditate on the Laws of Karma and thoughts of
Reincarnation. This is the time of letting go, Justice, Balance, and Inner Harmony.

This is the month of Transformation. It is time to prepare for the coming Winter
and a time to Strengthen Communication with the God or Goddess closest to you.
The Energy flow is taking root and preparing to flow once more.

This is the month of Spiritual Paths. The Earth Tides are turning and it is time to
reach out to friends and family, the lonely, and the needy. This is the month of
Death and Renewal. Spells should should be aimed at Endurance and Provision.

Month	Native American/Colonial	Neo - Pagan	Toas Native American	Mediaeval English

January	Wolf, Old , Winter, Yule	Ice	Man	Wolf

February	Snow, Hunger, Trapper's	Snow	Winter	Storm

March	Worm, Crow, Crust, Sap	Death	Wind Strong	Chaste

April	Pink, Fish, Egg, Planter's, Sprouting Grass	Awakening	Ashes	Seed

May	Flower, Corn Plant, Milk	Grass	Corn Planting	Hare

June	Stawberry, Rose, Honey, Hot	Planting	Corn Tassel, Appear	Dyad

July	Buck, Thunder, Summer,Hay	Rose	Sun House	Mead

August	Red, Green Corn, Dog Days, Sturgeon, Wood Cutters	Lightening	Autumn	Wart

September	Harvest, Fruit, Dyeing Grass	Harvest	Leaf Yellow	Barley

October	Hunter's	Hunter's, Blood	Corn Ripe	Blood, Wine

November	Beaver, Frosty	Tree	Corn Harvest	Snow

December	Cold, Long Nights	Long Night	Night	Oak

This is the name associated with a Second Full Moon that occurs in a Single Month.
It is considered the Goal Moon, at this time it is Customary to set Specific Goals
for yourself and to review your Accomplishments and Failures since the last one.
A Blue Moon only Occurs once a year and is its Timing is variable.