The Sabbats mark the turning of the seasons and the high holy days for Witches. But more than that, each Sabbat holds teachings essential to a life lived in harmony with one’s surroundings.
Along with the Sabbats, there are 13 Esbats that mark each full moon of the year. On this page, I will be exploring the folklore and legends that correspond to the turning of the wheel and what each point has to teach us.
Tradition has it that the year begins (and ends) on Samhain. However, as we are celebrating a wheel, anywhere we pick up can be the beginning.
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Calendar Month: May Sabbat: Beltane Esbat: Hare Moon Sun Sign: Taurus/Gemini |
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Calendar Month: June Sabbat: Litha Esbat: Dyad Moon Sun Sign: Gemini/Cancer |
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Calendar Month: July Sabbat: None Esbat: Mead Moon Sun Sign: Cancer/Leo |
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Calendar Month: August Sabbat: Lammas Esbat: Wyrt Moon Sun Sign: Leo/Virgo |
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Calendar Month: September Sabbat: Mabon Esbat: Barley Moon Sun Sign: Virgo/Libra |
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Calendar Month: October Sabbat: Samhain Esbat: Blood Moon Sun Sign: Libra/Scorpio |
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Calendar Month: November Sabbat: None Esbat: Snow Moon Sun Sign: Scorpio/Sagittarius |
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Calendar Month: December Sabbat: Yule Esbat: Oak Moon Sun Sign: Sagittarius/Capricorn |
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Calendar Month: January Sabbat: Twelfth Night Esbat: Wolf Moon Sun Sign: Capricorn/Aquarius |
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Calendar Month: February Sabbat: Imbolc Esbat: Storm Moon Sun Sign: Aquarius/Pisces |
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Calendar Month: March Sabbat: Ostara Esbat: Chaste Moon Sun Sign: Pisces/Aries |
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Calendar Month: April Sabbat: None Esbat: Seed Moon Sun Sign: Aries/Taurus |
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I’m really looking forward to reading more about the wheel of the year. I enjoy your setup and writing style.
Thanks
Hopefully, I’ll have the time to get back to this section soon.