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Posts tagged as “Sabbats”
The Autumnal Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere
By WiccaWeb PartnersSeasons 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 WiccaWeb PartnersMabon 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 WiccaWeb PartnersAs 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 WiccaWeb PartnersA 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 WiccaWeb PartnersThe 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 WiccaWeb PartnersThe 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 WiccaWeb PartnersIn most Pagan cultures, the Sun God is seen as split between two rival personalities: the God of Light and his twin, his “weird”, his…
Samhain – Halloween
By WiccaWeb PartnersSamhain. All Hallows. All Hallow’s Eve. Hallow E’en. Halloween. The most magical night of the year. Exactly opposite Beltane on the wheel of the year,…
Harvest Home – Mabon
By WiccaWeb PartnersDespite the bad publicity generated by Thomas Tryon’s novel, Harvest Home is the pleasantest of holidays. Admittedly, it does involve the concept of sacrifice, but…