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Sabbats

Witches, particularly those who follow modern Pagan or Wiccan traditions, often celebrate a series of holidays, known as Sabbats, that are based on the cycles of the seasons and nature. These holidays are divided into two categories: the Greater Sabbats, which are often associated with the equinoxes and solstices, and the Lesser Sabbats, which mark the points between the equinoxes and solstices. Here's an overview of the eight major witchcraft holidays:

1. Samhain (pronounced SOW-IN or SAH-WIN): Celebrated on October 31st (Northern Hemisphere) or May 1st (Southern Hemisphere). Samhain marks the beginning of the Witches' Wheel of the Year. It's a time to honor the dead, reflect on the past, and prepare for the winter months.

2. Yule (pronounced YOOL): Celebrated around the winter solstice (usually December 20th-23rd for Northern Hemisphere, or June 20th-23rd Southern Hemisphere), Yule is a festival of light and rebirth. It's a time to celebrate the return of the sun's strength and the lengthening of days.

3. Imbolc (pronounced IM-BULK or IM-BULG): Celebrated around February 1st-2nd (Northern Hemisphere) or August 1st-2nd (Southern Hemisphere). Imbolc marks the first signs of spring. It's a time to honor the goddess Brigid and welcome the returning life in nature.

4. Ostara (pronounced OST-AR-A): Celebrated around the spring equinox (usually March 20th-23rd for NH, or September 20th-23rd SH), Ostara is a celebration of balance and the arrival of spring. It's a time to honor the goddess Eostre and the fertility of the land.

5. Beltane (pronounced BELL-TAIN): Celebrated on May 1st (NH) or October 1st (SH). Beltane marks the peak of spring and the beginning of summer. It's a time to celebrate fertility, love, and the union of the god and goddess.

6. Litha (pronunced LEE-THA): Celebrated around the summer solstice (usually June 20th-23rd NH, or December 20th-23rd SH). Litha is a time of maximum light and the celebration of the sun's power.

7. Lughnasadh (pronounced LOO-NAH-SA, also called Lammas, pronounced LAH-MUS): Celebrated around August 1st (NH), or February 1st (SH). Lughnasadh is the first of the three harvest festivals. It's a time to give thanks for the first fruits of the harvest.

8. Mabon (pronunced MAH-BON) : Celebrated around the autumn equinox (usually September 20th-23rd NH, March 20th-23rd SH). Mabon is a time of balance and the second harvest festival. It's a time to give thanks for the abundance of the Earth.

These holidays are often celebrated with rituals, feasts, and various customs, including the crafting of seasonal decorations and the lighting of bonfires or candles. It's important to note that the specific dates for these holidays can vary slightly depending on tradition and location, as they are often calculated based on astronomical events.

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a crisp morning

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I am genuinely convinced if I could write aimlessly in a laborious fashion, the fog in my head would clear. Life could be a clear blue sky.

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Late Victorian brooch with a man in the moon cameo carved from transparent moonstone, set in white and rose gold with a border of diamonds and rubies.

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“Read a lot. Read broadly… Tell stories to your friends, and pay attention to when they get bored… Write a lot.”

— John Green

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Major Arcana Tarot Meanings

Reversals in italic.

Major Arcana

0 The Fool - New Beginnings, innocence Being naive, recklessness 1 The Magician - Creation, mastery Trickery, deception, craftiness 2 The High Priestess - Intuition, unconscious Secrets, loss of self 3 The Empress - Fertility, nurturing Smothering, selfishness, excess 4 The Emperor - Authority, structure Chaos, anger, domination 5 The Hierophant - Tradition, religion Conviction, servitude, blind faith 6 The Lovers - Love, unions, choices Indecision, conflict 7 The Chariot - Success, discipline Loss of direction, lack of discipline 8 Strength - Courage, compassion Doubt, pride, weakness, cowardice 9 The Hermit - Contemplation, solitude Isolation, rejection, loneliness 10 The Wheel of Fortune - Fate, destiny, cycles Bad luck, lack of control 11 Justice - Truth, fairness, clarity Dishonesty, unfairness 12 The Hanged Man - Sacrifice, release Stalling, fear of sacrifice 13 Death - Change, new beginnings Fear of change, holding on 14 Temperance - Middle path, patience Extremes, excess, lack of balance 15 The Devil - Playfulness, pleasure, materialism Freedom, release 16 The Tower - Disaster, upheaval Disaster avoided, delaying disaster 17 The Stars - Hope, healing Discouragement, insecurity, faithlessness 18 The Moon - Unconscious, illusions, intuition Misinterpretation, confusion, fear 19 The Sun - Joy, success Negativity, sadness 20 Judgement - Reflection, awakening Doubt, self loathing 21 The World - Fulfillment, harmony Incompletion, emptiness

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'Witch' by Kathleen Millay

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Sarah Mari Shaboyan is an analog artist who has reminded us of the simple pleasures of what art is really about, drawing for joy. In her own words on an Instagram post we came across, “Drawing just for your joy is the best treatment, you’re free of your own criticism, you don’t care at all about the results and you enjoy every singe stroke just because you’re relaxed.” If you’re an artist yourself or really doing anything you love, you know how hard it can be to do your best work when responding to the wants of others, whether it be clients, customers, or even your internal thoughts. We sometimes can get so caught up in what we think we should create or put out into the world, that it can be really easy to lose ourselves and the overall enjoyment these outlets are supposed to bring us. Sarah’s portfolio is a testament to what can happen when you strip your practice of these expectations and just focus on creating.

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@kaalbela's post made me find her and I'm in love

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My yellow flowers keep me company while I read “Look at the Lights, My Love” by Annie Ernaux.

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I was never a part of your world, but god did I want you to want me

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How can a font evoke so much emotion?

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