Wiccan & Pagan Sabbats, Esbats & The Wheel of the Year
Understanding the Sabbats, the festivals associated with Wheel of the Year and how they are celebrated
Description
There are 8 Sabbats making up the Wheel of the Year. The Sabbats are seasonal and represent the cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth. Sabbats combine both religious and community celebrations, celebrating life and are equally spaced around the wheel of the year. This module offers a deep dive into each of the Sabbats and explores how they are celebrated and honored.
Explore how to decorate a candle that is representative of each Sabbat.
Herbs that relate to each Sabbat.
Trees that relate to each Sabbat.
What to include on your altar for each Sabbat.
Explore the attributes and associations of each Sabbat including festivities, events and rituals that can be performed.
Also included are the Esbats which are times for worship and magick and are known as the full moon rights. Esbats are the celebration of the 13 full moons that occur every year. They celebrate birth and life and are always held on a full moon to worship the Goddess. The wheel of the year is central to the Wiccan and Pagan faith system and helps us to tune into the annual cycle of amazing seasonal changes and their associated festivals.
This course offers a wonderful deep dive into each of the Sabbats offering a great basis and framework from which you can build and honour your own festive traditions.
What You Will Learn!
- Students will learn about the seasonal festivals and celebrations that make up the Wheel of the Year. These are called Sabbats and are explored in great detail as part of this module.
Who Should Attend!
- Anyone with an interest in Wicca and Witchcraft who would like to explore further.