Llewellyn's 2025 Sabbats Almanac: Samhain 2024 to Mabon 2025 (Llewellyn's 2025
Calendars, Almanacs & Datebooks)Contributor(s): Llewellyn (Author) , Glasse, Irene (Contribution by) , Prower, Tomás (Contribution by) , Serpentine, Ariana (Contribution by) , Book, Enfys J (Contribution by) , McKay, Dodie Graham (Contribution by) , Barker, Sheri (Contribution by) , Chambers, Ian (Contribution by) , Hall, Nathan M (Contribution by) , Herkes, Michael (Contribution by) , Lupa (Contribution by) , Cobb, Dallas Jennifer (Contribution by) , Barrette, Elizabeth (Contribution by) , Rainbow Wolf, Charlie (Contribution by)Publisher: Llewellyn PublicationsISBN: 0738771988Physical Info: 0.7" H x 7.9" L x 5.2" W (0.8 lbs) 312 pages As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission. Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.Table of Contents:ContentsIntroduction . . . 7About the Authors . . . 8SamhainSamhain Grave Tending by Irene Glasse . . . 16Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 23Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 27Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 31Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 36Samhain and Osteomancy by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 41 Samhain Ritual: A Grave Cleaning Ritual by Irene Glasse . . . 45YuleKeep Your Courage by Tomás Prower . . . 52Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 57Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 61Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 65Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 70Yule and Card Divination by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 76Yule Ritual: The Fire Inside by Tomás Prower . . . 81ImbolcA Time of New Beginnings by Ariana Serpentine . . . 88Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 95Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 100Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 104Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 109Imbolc and Tasseomancy by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 114Imbolc Ritual: Brighid's Invitation by Ariana Serpentine . . . 119OstaraChoose the Seeds You Plant by Enfys J. Book . . . 126Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 132Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 136Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 140Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 146Ostara and Oomancy by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 151Ostara Ritual: A Seed-Choosing and Planting Ritual by Enfys J. Book . . . 155BeltaneReturning Again to the Spring by Dodie Graham McKay . . . 164Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 170Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 174Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 178Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 183Beltane and Scrying by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 189Beltane Ritual: Nurturing Reincarnation and Rebirth by Dodie Graham McKay . . . 193LithaTouchstones of Comfort by Sheri Barker . . . 202Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 208Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 213Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 217Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 222Litha and Lithomancy by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 228Litha Ritual: Celebrating the Sun by Sheri Barker . . . 233LammasAssembling the Wondrous Head by Ian Chambers . . . 242Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 248Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 253Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 257Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 263Lammas and Runes by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 268Lammas Ritual: A Celebration of Death in Life by Ian Chambers . . . 273MabonGathering the Fruits of the Tree of Life by Nathan M. Hall . . . 282Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 289Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 293Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 297Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 303Mabon and Dice by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 309Mabon Ritual: Gathering Up the Fruits for the Harvest by Nathan M. Hall . . . 314 Uncork New Inspiration for Sublime Seasonal Celebrations Rituals - Recipes - Crafts - Pagan Lore - Planetary Guidance Bubbling with innovative ideas and old-world wisdom, this almanac guides you through the Wheel of the Year, offering enticing insights and alternative traditions. Energize your sabbat observances with festive spells, rituals, crafts, and recipes supplied by prestigious practitioners. With their guidance, you can try your hand at osteomancy (bone divination) for Samhain, tend your inner flame for Yule, bake traditional oatcakes with honey for Ostara, ice-dye a T-shirt for Litha, and more. Contributors include Sheri Barker, Enfys J. Book, Ian Chambers, Irene Glasse, Dodie Graham McKay, Nathan M. Hall, Lupa, Tomás Prower, Ariana Serpentine, and others. Includes more than fifty articles written for newcomers and experienced witches:Creative, low-cost arts and crafts projectsQuick and easy recipes for delicious appetizers, entrees, and dessertsAn overview of astrological influences for each sabbat seasonExtended rituals for groups and individualsCaptivating Pagan folklore and customsSamhain 2024 to Mabon 2025 Contributor Bio:LlewellynAs the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission. Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines. Contributor Bio:Glasse, IreneIrene Glasse is a mystic witch who has been practicing for over twenty years. She serves the Frederick, Maryland-based Pagan community through Frederick CUUPS (the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) and she's on the board of the Sacred Space Foundation. Irene is also a contributor to the Witch's Sun Sign Series. Contributor Bio:Prower, TomásTomás Prower is the award-winning Latinx author of books on multicultural magic and mysticism, including Queer Magic and Morbid Magic. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he previously served as the cultural liaison between France, the United States, and various nations of South America, which allowed him to live and work all over the Western Hemisphere, including Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Tijuana, Reno, Las Vegas, and the Amazon jungle. Tomás is also a licensed mortuary professional and former External Relations Director of the American Red Cross. He currently lives in his hometown of Los Angeles, California. Visit him at TomasPrower.com. Contributor Bio:Serpentine, ArianaAriana Serpentine is a multi-traditional witch, polytheist, and animist. She is transgender and queer and has worked in political trans activism, raising awareness for the needs of her community within Pagan and other circles. Contributor Bio:Book, Enfys JEnfys J. Book (they/them) is the author of the Gold COVR award-winning Queer Qabala, co-author (with Ivo Dominguez, Jr.) of Sagittarius Witch, and author of the forthcoming Queer Rites: A Magickal Grimoire to Honor Your Milestones with Pride (Llewellyn, 2025). They are the High Priest of the Fellowship of the Ancient White Stag coven near Washington, DC. Enfys has taught classes on magickal practice around the world. They are also the creator of majorarqueerna.com, a website devoted to queer magickal practice with a focus on Qabala, and host a podcast called "4 Quick Q's: Book Talk with Enfys," where they interview pagan authors using questions determined by a roll of the dice. Contributor Bio:McKay, Dodie GrahamDodie Graham McKay is a writer, Green Witch, Gardnerian priestess, and filmmaker. She is inspired to document and share stories that capture the beauty of nature and the visible and invisible realms of magic and witchcraft. She is the author of the book Earth Magic and A Witch's Ally, and her documentary films include The WinniPagans (2012), Starry Nights (2016), and the four-part series Exploring the Sacred (2022). Dodie spends her spare time walking her
Calendars, Almanacs & Datebooks)Contributor(s): Llewellyn (Author) , Glasse, Irene (Contribution by) , Prower, Tomás (Contribution by) , Serpentine, Ariana (Contribution by) , Book, Enfys J (Contribution by) , McKay, Dodie Graham (Contribution by) , Barker, Sheri (Contribution by) , Chambers, Ian (Contribution by) , Hall, Nathan M (Contribution by) , Herkes, Michael (Contribution by) , Lupa (Contribution by) , Cobb, Dallas Jennifer (Contribution by) , Barrette, Elizabeth (Contribution by) , Rainbow Wolf, Charlie (Contribution by)Publisher: Llewellyn PublicationsISBN: 0738771988Physical Info: 0.7" H x 7.9" L x 5.2" W (0.8 lbs) 312 pages As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission. Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.Table of Contents:ContentsIntroduction . . . 7About the Authors . . . 8SamhainSamhain Grave Tending by Irene Glasse . . . 16Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 23Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 27Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 31Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 36Samhain and Osteomancy by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 41 Samhain Ritual: A Grave Cleaning Ritual by Irene Glasse . . . 45YuleKeep Your Courage by Tomás Prower . . . 52Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 57Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 61Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 65Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 70Yule and Card Divination by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 76Yule Ritual: The Fire Inside by Tomás Prower . . . 81ImbolcA Time of New Beginnings by Ariana Serpentine . . . 88Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 95Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 100Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 104Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 109Imbolc and Tasseomancy by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 114Imbolc Ritual: Brighid's Invitation by Ariana Serpentine . . . 119OstaraChoose the Seeds You Plant by Enfys J. Book . . . 126Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 132Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 136Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 140Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 146Ostara and Oomancy by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 151Ostara Ritual: A Seed-Choosing and Planting Ritual by Enfys J. Book . . . 155BeltaneReturning Again to the Spring by Dodie Graham McKay . . . 164Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 170Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 174Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 178Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 183Beltane and Scrying by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 189Beltane Ritual: Nurturing Reincarnation and Rebirth by Dodie Graham McKay . . . 193LithaTouchstones of Comfort by Sheri Barker . . . 202Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 208Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 213Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 217Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 222Litha and Lithomancy by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 228Litha Ritual: Celebrating the Sun by Sheri Barker . . . 233LammasAssembling the Wondrous Head by Ian Chambers . . . 242Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 248Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 253Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 257Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 263Lammas and Runes by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 268Lammas Ritual: A Celebration of Death in Life by Ian Chambers . . . 273MabonGathering the Fruits of the Tree of Life by Nathan M. Hall . . . 282Cosmic Sway by Michael Herkes . . . 289Tales and Traditions by Lupa . . . 293Feasts and Treats by Dallas Jennifer Cobb . . . 297Crafty Crafts by Elizabeth Barrette . . . 303Mabon and Dice by Charlie Rainbow Wolf . . . 309Mabon Ritual: Gathering Up the Fruits for the Harvest by Nathan M. Hall . . . 314 Uncork New Inspiration for Sublime Seasonal Celebrations Rituals - Recipes - Crafts - Pagan Lore - Planetary Guidance Bubbling with innovative ideas and old-world wisdom, this almanac guides you through the Wheel of the Year, offering enticing insights and alternative traditions. Energize your sabbat observances with festive spells, rituals, crafts, and recipes supplied by prestigious practitioners. With their guidance, you can try your hand at osteomancy (bone divination) for Samhain, tend your inner flame for Yule, bake traditional oatcakes with honey for Ostara, ice-dye a T-shirt for Litha, and more. Contributors include Sheri Barker, Enfys J. Book, Ian Chambers, Irene Glasse, Dodie Graham McKay, Nathan M. Hall, Lupa, Tomás Prower, Ariana Serpentine, and others. Includes more than fifty articles written for newcomers and experienced witches:Creative, low-cost arts and crafts projectsQuick and easy recipes for delicious appetizers, entrees, and dessertsAn overview of astrological influences for each sabbat seasonExtended rituals for groups and individualsCaptivating Pagan folklore and customsSamhain 2024 to Mabon 2025 Contributor Bio:LlewellynAs the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission. Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines. Contributor Bio:Glasse, IreneIrene Glasse is a mystic witch who has been practicing for over twenty years. She serves the Frederick, Maryland-based Pagan community through Frederick CUUPS (the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) and she's on the board of the Sacred Space Foundation. Irene is also a contributor to the Witch's Sun Sign Series. Contributor Bio:Prower, TomásTomás Prower is the award-winning Latinx author of books on multicultural magic and mysticism, including Queer Magic and Morbid Magic. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he previously served as the cultural liaison between France, the United States, and various nations of South America, which allowed him to live and work all over the Western Hemisphere, including Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile, Tijuana, Reno, Las Vegas, and the Amazon jungle. Tomás is also a licensed mortuary professional and former External Relations Director of the American Red Cross. He currently lives in his hometown of Los Angeles, California. Visit him at TomasPrower.com. Contributor Bio:Serpentine, ArianaAriana Serpentine is a multi-traditional witch, polytheist, and animist. She is transgender and queer and has worked in political trans activism, raising awareness for the needs of her community within Pagan and other circles. Contributor Bio:Book, Enfys JEnfys J. Book (they/them) is the author of the Gold COVR award-winning Queer Qabala, co-author (with Ivo Dominguez, Jr.) of Sagittarius Witch, and author of the forthcoming Queer Rites: A Magickal Grimoire to Honor Your Milestones with Pride (Llewellyn, 2025). They are the High Priest of the Fellowship of the Ancient White Stag coven near Washington, DC. Enfys has taught classes on magickal practice around the world. They are also the creator of majorarqueerna.com, a website devoted to queer magickal practice with a focus on Qabala, and host a podcast called "4 Quick Q's: Book Talk with Enfys," where they interview pagan authors using questions determined by a roll of the dice. Contributor Bio:McKay, Dodie GrahamDodie Graham McKay is a writer, Green Witch, Gardnerian priestess, and filmmaker. She is inspired to document and share stories that capture the beauty of nature and the visible and invisible realms of magic and witchcraft. She is the author of the book Earth Magic and A Witch's Ally, and her documentary films include The WinniPagans (2012), Starry Nights (2016), and the four-part series Exploring the Sacred (2022). Dodie spends her spare time walking her
