Sabbats/Esbats Flashcards
(53 cards)
There are four major Sabbats. What are they called and when do they take place?
Imbolc February 1st. Beltaine April 30th. Lughnasadh August 1st. Sawhain October 31st.
How many Sabbats do Witches celebrate each year?
Eight
There are four minor Sabbats. What are they called and when do they take place?
Eostara Spring Equinox March 21st. Litha Summer Solstice June 21st. Mabon Autumn Equinox September 21st. Yule Winter Solstice December 21st.
What are Esbats?
The other half of the year’s rituals. The full moon celebrations.
What do Esbats celebrate?
The Goddess
When is Sawhain? (Sow’ en) [According to Astrology]
15 Degrees of Scorpio
What happens at the start of Sawhain?
The death of the God
When is the Wiccan New Year?
Sawhain. October 31st.
What kind of Feast takes place during Sawhain?
Feast of the Dead
What happens to the Goddess during Sawhain?
She goes into her Dark phase and mourns the death of her son and consort (the God.)
What happens to the God during Sawhain?
He dies and becomes the Dark God. He takes up rulership of Winter.
What happens after the Dark God takes up rulership of Winter?
The Wild Hunt of the Fey is released onto the Earth.
When is Imbolc? (Im’ bolc) [According to Astrology]
15 Degrees of Aquarius
What happens to the Goddess during Imbolc?
She recovers from childbirth and becomes the Maiden.
When does the Wiccan Spring begin?
During Imbolc.
What do the lengthening days mean in relation to the God?
That the God is continuing to mature.
What do celebrations frequently serve during Imbolc?
To Honour Light.
What happens to the growth cycle of the Earth during Imbolc?
It begins again.
What is Imbolc a holiday of?
Purification.
When is Beltaine? (According to Astrology)
15 Degrees of Taurus.
What happens to the Goddess and The God during Beltaine?
They marry.
When is the start of the Wiccan summer?
Beltaine
What is the most important holiday after Sawhain?
Beltaine.
What is Beltaine a celebration of?
Joy and Life
