Yule- Renewal and rebirth - Winter Solstice - Symbols: wheel of the year, evergreens, yule log, small potted plants. Colors: Red and green. Corresponds to christmas in the other world.Imbolic - Festival of lights - February 1 or 2nd. Symbols: Snow, evergreens, candles, early spring plants. Colors: green and white. Corresponds to Ground Hog day in the other world.
Ostara - Beginning of Spring - Spring Equinox. Symbols: potted plants, cauldrons, colored eggs. Color: white.
Corresponds to easter in the other world.Beltane - Return of Fertility - May 1st. Symbols: fresh flowers, cauldrons of flowers, mirrors, balefire. Color: white.
Corresponds to May Day in the other world.Litha or Midsummer - Magical powers - Summer Solstice. Symbols: mirrors to capture the sun, fresh berries. Colors: white. No real correspondence.
Lughnasadh - Harvest, Thanksgiving - August 1. Symbols: Corn dollies, braided bread, grains and berries. Colors: Red and orange. Corresponds to Lammas for some in the other world.
Mabon - Second Harvest and Mystery - Fall Equinox. Symbols: Pine cones, acorns, wheat, dried leaves. Colors: red and brown. No real correspondence (other than Yom Kipper) in the other world.
Samhain - End of Summer, Festival of the Dead - October 31. Symbols: pomegranates, pumpkins, apples. Colors: red and black. Corresponds to Halloween in the other world.
An Esbat is celebrated every full moon. Thirteen times a year. It is a time to celebrate the Goddess in her gloy. To give thanks for the blessings bestowed upon you.
My husband and I use the Sabbats and the Esbats not only for honoring the Goddess and the God in all their forms, but also as a time to reaffirm our vows to each other. By coming together as High Priest and Priestess before our dieties, our own bonds become stronger.