Celebrating The Seasons Of Life

by O'Gaea, Ashleen

• ISBN13: 9781564147325
• ISBN10: 1564147320
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-01
• Publisher: New Page Books

Summary

The stories of the Sabbats help us to reconnect with our lore and bring new meaning and twists to our current practices in a variety of ways. Unique among books about the Wiccan Sabbats, Celebrating the Seasons of Life: Beltane to Mabon gives us the history of each holiday and explains its place in modern life. Through it, you can discover a variety of rituals that are ideal for covens, solitaries, and Wiccan families-including special sections on what children of various ages are ready to learn about these holidays: Beltane (May 1st), Litha (June 21st), Lammas (August 1st), Mabon (September 21st) This second volume of Celebrating the Seasons of Life explores Wicca's relationship with other religions. Wicca is the largest and best-known Neo-Pagan religion, but it is not the only one-Northern Paganism (Asatru) and Druidry share its traditions. Do you know which Runes are associated with Summer Sabbats? Are you aware of the Druid associations with them? Celebrating the Seasons of Life acknowledges these links and incorporates material designed to emphasize these religions' shared heritage. As straightforward as a conversation between friends and illustrated with line drawings and photos, Celebrating the Seasons of Life: Beltane to Mabon shares the author's distinctive perspective of Wicca. It is clear and comprehensive enough for the initiate, yet lively enough to belong on the experienced practitioner's bookshelf. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(4)
Introduction	11	(6)
Beltane,	17	(38)
Lore	25	(6)
Rituals	31	(8)
Activities	39	(10)
Symbols	49	(6)
Litha,	55	(42)
Lore	63	(4)
Rituals	67	(14)
Activities	81	(12)
Symbols	93	(4)
Lammas,	97	(38)
Lore	103	(4)
Rituals	107	(10)
Activities	117	(12)
Symbols	129	(6)
Mabon,	135	(42)
Lore	145	(6)
Rituals	151	(10)
Activities	161	(10)
Symbols	171	(6)
Conclusion	177	(6)
Appendix A: Living-Room Wicca	183	(14)
Appendix B: What's a Child Ready to Learn About the Summer Sabbats?	197	(10)
Appendix C: Correspondences	207	(4)
Bibliography	211	(2)
Index	213	(6)
About the Author	219