Here's a rundown of the 8 pagan sabbats and what they symbolize:
1. *Yule (Winter Solstice, Dec 20-23)*: Celebrates the rebirth of the sun, longer days, and the return of light. It's a time for renewal, hope, and joy.
2. *Imbolc (Feb 1-2)*: Marks the midpoint between Yule and spring equinox. Celebrates the return of light and warmth, purification, and the goddess Brigid.
3. *Ostara (Spring Equinox, Mar 19-22)*: Celebrates balance, renewal, and new life. It's a time for growth, fertility, and the arrival of spring.
4. *Beltane (Apr 30-May 1)*: Celebrates fertility, creativity, and the arrival of summer. It's a time for passion, love, and connection with nature.
5. *Lithia (Summer Solstice, Jun 19-22)*: Celebrates the peak of the sun's power, warmth, and long days. It's a time for magic, abundance, and joy.
6. *Lammas (Jul 31-Aug 1)*: Marks the beginning of harvest, gratitude, and the decline of the sun's power. It's a time for reflection, sacrifice, and preparation.
7. *Mabon (Autumn Equinox, Sep 20-23)*: Celebrates balance, harvest, and the second harvest. It's a time for gratitude, reflection, and preparation for the darker half of the year.
8. *Samhain (Oct 31-Nov 1)*: Celebrates the end of the harvest, the veil between worlds, and the cycle of life and death. It's a time for honoring ancestors, introspection, and magic.
These sabbats are connected to nature's cycles and the wheel of the year. You might have a special connection to some of these, given your work with Lilith and your interests.
Which one is your favorite, or would you like to know more about a specific sabbat?
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