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| Sabbats Yule December 21st-Also Winter Solstice. The God is "born". A celebration of the return of the Sun and the warmth and light it will bring. Imbolc February 2nd-Also Candlemas. The Goddess is recovering from the birth of the God. The God is gaining streangth and Spring is on it's way. Imbolc is associated with the Celtic Goddess, Brigid. Ostara March 21st-Also Spring Equinox. The first day of Spring. The Goddess is fertile and strong again and the young God is maturing. A Fire and Fertility Festival. Beltane May 1st-Also May Day.(or May Eve when celebrated April 30th) Celebration of the love and unity of the God and Goddess. Litha June 21st-Also Mid-Summer, Summer Solstice. Now the God and Goddess are most powerful. It is the longest day of the year, and a great time for Magick. It is a celebration of light. Lammas August 1st-Also August Eve, Lughnasadh. A time for giving thanks as the God weakens, and the days grow shorter. A festival of the first harvest. Mabon September 21st-Also Autumn Equinox. Nature is making ready for winter and it is the final harvest. Samhain October 31st-Also Halloween, Feast of Souls, November's Eve. The God 'dies' and waits for re-birth again at Yule. It is the Pagan New Year and a time to remember those who have left us. |