One of the most powerful Sabbats in the year (and my personal favorite) is Samhain, the Day of the Dead. It is a time when the Realm of the Dead can pass the Veil and cross over briefly to the land of the Living. It is not a day to fear or to loath. It is a wonderful time when we pay homage to our ancestors and loved ones. It is our chance to greet those we loved and to tell them that we still do love them. It is also the beginning of the Year for many PathWalkers.
A wonderful Sabbat for beginning things anew. It is a day to ease your drugery from winter and to look forward to Spring. Light colors such as pastels and white work well on this day as soon the earth will be melting and the days lengthening. This is the time of Light and Rebirth when many dorrs begin to open to new opportunities.
A fun filled Sabbat in which merriment and joy are honored. It is during Beltane that you can expect Maypoles, feasts, and many tricks from the fae folk. This is a good time if you live in cooler climates to begin getting the garden ready. If you are fortunate to have warmer weather, leave offerings to the elves and fae in your garden or sacred space. This is the time of Happiness and Fulfillment.
This Sabbat is a time to enjoy the fruits of your harvest and to play. Games and tournaments are traditional to Lammas. Hiking, swimming, traveling are all beneficial activities to this day. Take the day off and take the day on!
The longest night of the year that symbolizes the God's rebirth. Yule is a time of resting and gathering of family. This is a time when we burn last year's Yule log and ask that the Sun come back. A Yule Tree and festive lights are all merry aspects of this time.
Ostara is the fertility Sabbat of the Goddess. The Mother has begun to allow green plants to peek through the snow covered lands. This si a time when night and day are equal, and the universe is in balance.
Summer Solstice is a time in which masculine energies are at their best. It is a time when the God and Goddess unite to complete the spiral of the universe. This is a great time for picnics, crystal and herb gathering, and any other fun outdoor activity.
Mabon is the time of the harvest, when the God's power begins to wane. It is a time to revel in the ending of the Summer and to begin preparing for Winter.
