There is the full moon ritual (called an Esbatt), performed every full moon by lighting candles , one for each element, One for each deity, and thanking them for what they provide us with.
Some traditions celebrate the New Moon as well, (also called an Esbatt) and the ritual is similar to a Full Moon Esbatt, except that this is the time to start new projects and ask the elements and deities for their assistance with them.
There are also 8 "high holidays" (call Sabbats), performed on (or around):
- February 2nd (called Imbolc, Candlemas, Bridget's Day)
- March 21st (called Ostara, Eoster, Vernal Equinox)
- May 1st (called Beltane, Lady's Day, May Day)
- June 21st (called Litha, Midsummer, Summer Solstice)
- August 1st (call Lammas, First Harvest, Lughnasadh)
- September 21st (called Mabon, Autumnal Equinox)
- October 31st (called Samhain, All Hallows)
- December 21st (called Yule, Midwinter, Winter Solstice)
These rituals mark the turning of the "Year Wheel", the seasons. They are holiday specific in celebration, and vary from tradition to tradition.
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