Sabbats are celebrated eight times a year. For some, it's a
celebration of the seasons, for some, life, and for others, it's for the
Goddess and God. But all of them celebrate a cycle.
Throughout the year we acknowledge the birth, life, and death of all
things, either physical or symbolic. We watch the plants
germinate, sprout, grow, set seed, and die. We watch winter turn
to spring, summer, and fall. We remember the stories of the
Goddess giving birth to new life, the Goddess and God maturing, creating
life, aging, and the God passing, to be reborn. Whichever way you
do it, it is a celebration of the unending cycle of life. Because
of this, it has also been called "The Wheel of the Year,"
beginning with Yule and ending with Samhain - life to death, returning
to life again.
Following is a look at each Sabbat, its
symbolism, and traditions associated with it. Where applicable,
there will also be links to rituals posted in the Altar section.
