Yule [ Yool ]-(12/21)
Ostara [ Oh-star-ah ]-(3/21) vernal (spring) equinox
Litha [ Lee-thah ]-(6/21) sumer solstice
Mabon [ Mah-boon or May-bone ] -(9/21) autumnal equinox
Greater Sabbats (Cross Quarters)
Samhain [ Sow-een or American Sam-hain ]-(10/31) death/promise: end of the harvest season.
Imbolc [ Em-bowl/g ]-(2/2) purification: preparing for the planting
Beltane [ Beel-teen or Bell-tayn ]-(5/1) fertility: planting
Lughnassadh [ Loo-nahs-ah ]-(8/1) bread: first harvest
Descriptions:
Yule-winter solstice is when the Goddess gives birth to the God. This is a time to lite candles to welcome the God who is the returning sun of the winter solstice. Gifts are usually given by the Holly king.
Imbolic-is when the Goddess recovers from birth, rejuvented, and the God is a spirited youth. It is a time of purification and dedication.
Ostara-is when the God and Goddess walk the fields causing creatures to reproduce. The first day of spring is a time to celebrate inspiration, renewal, and creavity.
Beltane-is when the God and Goddess unite and is a celebration of fertility and healing.
Litha-summer solstice is also refered to as "Midsummer" and it is the peek of fertility. It is a time to celebrate love, health, purification, and dedication.
Lughnassadh-is when the God is impregnates the Goddess and is a feast of bread and time of transformation.
Mabon- autumnal equinox when the God prepares to leave and the Goddess rests. Known today as Havest Home feast of Thanksgiving and celebrates the abundance of the earth with a loaded table and wine for everyone.
Samhain-is when the God departs and the Goddess mourns, but knows he will be reborn at Yule. This is a time for celebrating the mysteries of death and of contacting spirits.
