Ah, Christmas. That time for caroling, hot chocolate, and yuletide cheer. Wait, what on Earth is a yule? And what do the tides have to…
Posts tagged as “Sabbats”
Ostara Ritual
By Jake BotteroTools and Materials: A central candle, dishes of water and salt, an athame, quarter and deity candles, a young plant, green and red face paint…
The Story of All Hallows’ Eve!
By Jake BotteroGather ‘round for spooky stories, ancient tales, age-old customs and plenty of apples and candy: It’s Halloween! Rooted deeply in a centuries-old Gaelic and Irish…
The Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere
By Jake BotteroSeasons are a result of the earth's movement relative to the sun. Earth in June is very different from the Earth at the end of…
A little about Mabon
By Lady Caer MorgannaMabon is a minor Sabbat in Wicca, the second of the three harvest festivals (the first is Lughnasadh, the third is Samhain). At Mabon, day…
The use of Sacred Altars
By Lady Caer MorgannaAs Wiccan and Pagan practitioners who practice our religion/faith and who hail from all walks of life, we understand the importance of utilizing sacred altars.…
How To Create Your Own Book Of Shadows
By Jake BotteroA Book of Shadows is your personal journal of your magical journey. In it, you will write down any notes and insights you receive from…
Mabon, the Autumnal Equinox: It’s time to plan a feast!
By Jake BotteroThe autumn equinox falls on September 22 or 23, marking the Pagan holiday of Mabon. It is also known as Alban Elfed, Second Harvest, or…
Lughnasadh: The feast of grain and berries
By Jake BotteroThe festival of Lughnasadh marks the time of the first harvest, when grains have ripened in the fields and are being harvested. Pagan Sabbats are…
The Death of Llew
By Mike NicholsIn most Pagan cultures, the Sun God is seen as split between two rival personalities: the God of Light and his twin, his “weird”, his…