Had intended to post something about half hour ago....was feeling pretty tired but as I was about to make the effort, got a call from the eldest, via the youngest (free calls between them). "Mum, have you got jumper leads??" "Ummmm yep" Well, Scott can't get his car started so can you........ You get the picture?
Ok, so here I am. Tired, had a coupla wines too actually (thank the Goddess not too many)and all of a sudden, I'm in the car, driving down to meet them......tah dah!!! The saviour! Yep. I rock up, guess what? They've got the car started. Marvellous :) *LOL*
You know what though? I'm glad I was here, I'm glad I got a call and I'm bloody glad that all is well in the end.
Departing warning....."get some jumper leads honey"....."don't call me again ok?" (this one they know they can ignore).
Kids...who'd have 'em??? And more to the point, who'd be without 'em ?? :)
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There are eight wiccan sabbats or witches sabbats per year. They are based on seasonal changes and traditional harvest dates. I have highlighted the dates for the Southern Hemisphere but often, the traditional wheel is observed and I find myself, for instance, celebrating Yule, Oestsara and Samhain at the Northern dates because these are already notable in "normal" calendars. I hope that makes sense.
It is all a question of personal preference to be honest and it doesn't matter perse, albeit that the seasonal changes ARE what mark the sabbats.
It can make life difficult living in Australia to conform *lol*. I do what I do, when I want to and for whatever reason and that, I find, is the freedom I want.
1 Winter Solstice -Yule
2 Imbolc
3 Ostara
4 Beltane
5 Summer Solstice
6 Lammas
7 Mabon
8 Halloween / Samhain
Yule
Northern Hemisphere: Dec 21
Southern Hemisphere: June 21Winter Solstice,
Saturnalia, Alban ArthanThe holiday of Yule was celebrated long before Christians adopted the date. Many of the Christmas traditions we see today stem from old Pagan customs. As the solstice, it is the longest night of the year. From this day forward, light begins to return and we celebrate the rebirth of the Sun God.
Traditions: lighting the Yule log, wreath making, gift giving
Correspondences: pine, holly, myrrh, cinnamon,
Imbolc
Northern Hemisphere: Feb 2
Southern Hemisphere: August 1
Candlemas, Imbolg, Brigid's DayImbolc is a day to celebrate the first glimpses of Spring, and it is also dedicated to the Celtic Goddess Brigid. Non-Pagans celebrate today as Groundhog Day. Make new starts in life, as you give your home a thorough cleaning.
Traditions: Burning fires and candles, cleaning, making a bed for Brigid
Correspondences: carnation, rosemary, chamomile, milk
Ostara
Northern Hemisphere March 21
Southern Hemisphere:Sept 21
Spring Equinox, Lady DayThis is another holiday that has been overlaid with Christian meanings (Easter). Eggs and bunnies are typical symbols, representing new birth and new life. Plant the seeds of long-term goals.
Traditions: Colouring eggs, decorating with flowers
Correspondences: jasmine, daffodil, lotus, new spring flowers
Beltane
Northern Hemisphere May 1
Southern Hemisphere: November 1
May Day, Walpurgis Night. The God born at Yule is now a man, and the sacred marriage between God and Goddess is consumated. Beltane is a celebration of fertility, growth, love and passion. However you celebrate Beltane, do it with joy and happiness.
Traditions: Dancing around the May Pole, lighting bonfires
Correspondences: Rose, lilac, vanilla
Midsummer
Northern Hemisphere: June 21
Southern Hemisphere December 21
Litha, Summer Solstice, Whitsun Midsummer is the longest day of the year, and the strength of the Sun God begins to wane. The Goddess has left her Maiden form of Imbolc and is now in her Mother aspect. Refill your herb collection for the coming year.
Traditions: Fairy magick, collecting herbs
Correspondences: Orange, lemon, honeysuckle, vervain
Lammas
Northern Hemisphere: August 1
Southern Hemisphere: Feb 1
Lughnasadh,As the first of the three harvest festivals, much of the symbolism for Lammas revolves around grains and bread. Sacrifices were common, though mostly symbolic, in order to ensure the continued success of the harvest.
Traditions: Bread baking, making corn dollies
Correspondences: corn, sandalwood, heather
Mabon
Northern Hemisphere: Sept 21
Southern Hemisphere: March 21
Autumn Equinox, Cornucopia Day and night are equal again, and the weather grows colder as winter approaches. This is the second harvest festival. Rituals of thanks at this time have brought about the modern holidays of Thanksgiving. Take some time to think about what you are thankful for.
Traditions: Making and drinking of wine, share with the less fortunate
Correspondences: grapes, blackberries, cedar, patchouli
Samhain
Northern Hemisphere: Oct 31
Southern Hemisphere: April 30Hallowe'en,
All HallowsSamhain (SOW-en) is the one Sabbat that is also widely celebrated amongst non-Pagans. The God has died, and the Goddess mourns him until his rebirth at Yule. It's the last harvest festival, and the end of the Wiccan year.
Traditions: Divination, honouring the dead, carving Jack o' Lanterns
Correspondences: pumpkins, apples, sage, mugwort
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The Eight Sabbats (Pagan/Wiccan/Witch)
There are eight wiccan sabbats or witches sabbats per year. They are based on seasonal changes and traditional harvest dates. I have highlighted the dates for the Southern Hemisphere but often, the traditional wheel is observed and I find myself, for instance, celebrating Yule, Oestsara and Samhain at the Northern dates because these are already notable in "normal" calendars. I hope that makes sense.
It is all a question of personal preference to be honest and it doesn't matter perse, albeit that the seasonal changes ARE what mark the sabbats.
It can make life difficult living in Australia to conform *lol*. I do what I do, when I want to and for whatever reason and that, I find, is the freedom I want.
1 Winter Solstice -Yule
2 Imbolc
3 Ostara
4 Beltane
5 Summer Solstice
6 Lammas
7 Mabon
8 Halloween / Samhain
Yule
Northern Hemisphere: Dec 21
Southern Hemisphere: June 21Winter Solstice,
Saturnalia, Alban ArthanThe holiday of Yule was celebrated long before Christians adopted the date. Many of the Christmas traditions we see today stem from old Pagan customs. As the solstice, it is the longest night of the year. From this day forward, light begins to return and we celebrate the rebirth of the Sun God.
Traditions: lighting the Yule log, wreath making, gift giving
Correspondences: pine, holly, myrrh, cinnamon,
Imbolc
Northern Hemisphere: Feb 2
Southern Hemisphere: August 1
Candlemas, Imbolg, Brigid's DayImbolc is a day to celebrate the first glimpses of Spring, and it is also dedicated to the Celtic Goddess Brigid. Non-Pagans celebrate today as Groundhog Day. Make new starts in life, as you give your home a thorough cleaning.
Traditions: Burning fires and candles, cleaning, making a bed for Brigid
Correspondences: carnation, rosemary, chamomile, milk
Ostara
Northern Hemisphere March 21
Southern Hemisphere:Sept 21
Spring Equinox, Lady DayThis is another holiday that has been overlaid with Christian meanings (Easter). Eggs and bunnies are typical symbols, representing new birth and new life. Plant the seeds of long-term goals.
Traditions: Colouring eggs, decorating with flowers
Correspondences: jasmine, daffodil, lotus, new spring flowers
Beltane
Northern Hemisphere May 1
Southern Hemisphere: November 1
May Day, Walpurgis Night. The God born at Yule is now a man, and the sacred marriage between God and Goddess is consumated. Beltane is a celebration of fertility, growth, love and passion. However you celebrate Beltane, do it with joy and happiness.
Traditions: Dancing around the May Pole, lighting bonfires
Correspondences: Rose, lilac, vanilla
Midsummer
Northern Hemisphere: June 21
Southern Hemisphere December 21
Litha, Summer Solstice, Whitsun Midsummer is the longest day of the year, and the strength of the Sun God begins to wane. The Goddess has left her Maiden form of Imbolc and is now in her Mother aspect. Refill your herb collection for the coming year.
Traditions: Fairy magick, collecting herbs
Correspondences: Orange, lemon, honeysuckle, vervain
Lammas
Northern Hemisphere: August 1
Southern Hemisphere: Feb 1
Lughnasadh,As the first of the three harvest festivals, much of the symbolism for Lammas revolves around grains and bread. Sacrifices were common, though mostly symbolic, in order to ensure the continued success of the harvest.
Traditions: Bread baking, making corn dollies
Correspondences: corn, sandalwood, heather
Mabon
Northern Hemisphere: Sept 21
Southern Hemisphere: March 21
Autumn Equinox, Cornucopia Day and night are equal again, and the weather grows colder as winter approaches. This is the second harvest festival. Rituals of thanks at this time have brought about the modern holidays of Thanksgiving. Take some time to think about what you are thankful for.
Traditions: Making and drinking of wine, share with the less fortunate
Correspondences: grapes, blackberries, cedar, patchouli
Samhain
Northern Hemisphere: Oct 31
Southern Hemisphere: April 30Hallowe'en,
All HallowsSamhain (SOW-en) is the one Sabbat that is also widely celebrated amongst non-Pagans. The God has died, and the Goddess mourns him until his rebirth at Yule. It's the last harvest festival, and the end of the Wiccan year.
Traditions: Divination, honouring the dead, carving Jack o' Lanterns
Correspondences: pumpkins, apples, sage, mugwort
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