Fascinating Factoids

Wiccan Sabbats

Many neopagans in the Northern Hemisphere recognize the following Sabbats:

Samhain - New Year - the start of the Pagan year, on or near October 31 or November 1 or when the sun reaches 15 degrees Scorpio

Yule - Winter Solstice - occurs when the sun reaches its southernmost point, between December 20 and December 23

Imbolc (also know as Oimelc, Brigid, or Candlemas) - February 1 or 2 or when the sun reaches 15 degrees Aquarius

Ostara - Vernal or Spring Equinox - when the sun crosses the equator moving northward, occurs March 20-23

Beltane - May 1 or when the sun reaches 15 degrees Taurus

Midsummer or Litha - Summer Solstice - when the sun reaches its northernmost point, June 20-23

Lammas - August 1 or when the sun reaches 15 degrees Leo

Mabon - Autumnal Equinox - when the sun crosses the equator moving southward, September 20-23

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