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description:  Everything You Need to Know About the Wiccan Wheel of the Year The ancients lived by a fundamental truth that is often lost in our fast-paced worldthat time is circular as much as it is linear. Following the Wheel of the Year by honoring the eight Sabbats or days of power as theyre often called helps us integrate this concept of circular time into our daily lives. The Wheel provides a sense of rhythm to the year as the equal increments of days and weeks between the Sabbats allow us to feel the seasons turning in a beautiful symmetry. The Sabbats also provide a context for honoring the dynamic relationship between the Goddess and the God. As the seasons turn the divine pair shifts from mother and child to co-creative consorts and then back again. We honor these shifting roles and aspects throughout the year with each Sabbat representing a point in the overarching story. This close participation with the cycles of the season is what some Wiccans refer to as turning the Wheel. Perhaps because its such a big topic all on its own many introductory sources on Wicca tend to gloss over the Wheel providing just a paragraph or two on each holiday. In Wheel of the Year Magic best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain devotes a full chapter to each of the Sabbats: their significance within the context of the ever-changing seasons the part they play in the mythological cycle of the Goddess and the God and the spiritual themes they ask us to reflect upon as we celebrate them. So whether youre just starting out in Wicca or you're a seasoned practitioner looking for new perspectives this guide can support and inspire your journey. And while the information here is rooted in Wicca much of it is applicable to Pagans of all stripes as well as anyone who is simply curious about the rich traditions surrounding these milestones of the Old Religion. For those who include spellwork in their practice the energies surrounding the Sabbats make them excellent opportunities to work magic. In fact many Wiccans and other Witches like to incorporate spellwork and/or spellcraft (creating magical oils incense amulets etc.) into their Sabbat celebrations. As with all of Lisas books the spells and other workings included in this guide can be followed as-is or adapted to suit your individual style. They can also be a springboard for more ideas about how to approach magical work on these special occasions. Foundations in Celebrating the Days of Power A dynamic creative and evolving approach to connecting with divine Nature is at the heart of Wicca and other forms of modern Paganism. Wheel of the Year Magic was written in this spirit offering insight and information that will help you to build your own unique relationship with these eight days of power. Whatever your experience level you can build on your knowledge with the information in this guide including: The origins and development of the modern Wheel of the Year The seasonal and spiritual significance of each of the eight days of power: Yule Imbolc Ostara Beltane Litha Lammas Mabon and Samhain The pagan history behind each Sabbatthe myths beliefs and customs that have inspired our modern celebrations Suggestions for creating your own Sabbat celebrations whether youre a solitary practitioner or working with fellow Witches Spells and other magical workings aligned with the seasonal and divine energies of each Sabbat When you choose to mark the Sabbats you are participating in a timeless tradition of honoring th
language: English
title: Wicca Wheel of the Year Magic: A Beginner's Guide to the Sabbats, with History, Symbolism, Celebration Ideas, and Dedicated Sabbat Spells
publisher: Chamberlain Publications (Wicca Shorts)