Know the difference...
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Sabbats & Esbats...
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There are 8 Sabbats that make up the Wheel of the Year.
The Sabbats are solar, seasonal and represent the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth.
These days are - Samhain, Yule, Imbolc/Candlemas, Ostara, Beltaine, Litha, Lughnasadh/Lammas, and Mabon.
Sabbats are celebrated in honour of the God, since it is His sacrifice of birth, life, death and rebirth that are represented by the Sabbats.
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Esbats are the celebration of the 13 full moons that occur every year.
The Esbats are lunar and represent the Goddess at her height of power.
These are the times when Her magik is more potent than on any other day of the month.
Yve - Dark Crone (O)
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