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Imbolc 2019 Sabbat Box Theme Release • Spirit's Replenishment 17

• 2019 IMBOLC • SABBAT BOX THEME • SPIRIT'S REPLENISHMENT •

Boxes ship: 1/25 ~ A new calendar year is quite often a time when we take stock of where we have been and where we are going. After the traditional “holiday season” has passed, everyone is back to “business.”

The winter solstice can be a time of darkness, stagnation, and a sort of end-year malaise. When that Times Square ball drops at midnight on the new year, however, our consciousness tends to shift: we think about what we have done over the last year and what we may want out of the next. It is a time for taking stock, adding up the plusses and subtracting the minuses, with a front-facing position towards what is to come.

This sudden adjustment in thought at this time of year can mean that we strive for changes to our thoughts or actions in the areas of our lives that may need strengthening, improving, and replenishing. We think about gym memberships, dietary changes, work plans, relationship goals. We think about how we want to move forward on our spiritual path…what skills we want to learn, what goals we want to achieve, what obstructions we want to conquer. We think to cleanse ourselves of negativity and failure and mistakes while facing the new year with hope and optimism.

This is not a new philosophy or phenomenon surrounding this time. The calendar year and the Wheel of the Year share these ideas, and throughout history we have different groups and cultures that would look to clear out the old and ring in the new. In our earliest societies as humans, there was the hopeful belief in the return of new life and new growth, focusing on what needed to be done to have a bountiful spring planting season. The Romans later on celebrated Februa, where we get the word for the month of February. This was a festival on the 15th of the named month where purification and cleansing were celebrated and observed. The Celts, also turned their minds to clearing out the negative and what was used up and focused on improving their lives during this time of year as well. A number of early spring traditions were created at that time, including the concept of “spring cleaning” and the mundane preparations for fertility and growth translated into the spiritual clearing and purification necessary for success and a prosperous season ahead. As modern pagans, we have continued to carry forward many of these seasonal traditions, most specifically the Gaelic traditions, and call this time Imbolc, the first of the eight sabbats in our modern calendar year.

Sabbat Box Imbolc 2019 Theme Release

The modern spiritual observation of this shift from darkness to light, from old to new, is what Imbolc is all about. Many Pagans use this time to take stock and begin to lay a foundation to the growth and improvement they seek, and like the first step in any magickal working, creating a solid magickal foundation starts with purifying, cleansing, ridding and banishing all that needs it, in order to take the steps to ultimately replenish ourselves and our spirit.

In this spirit—and at this time in the Wheel of the Year—Sabbat Box has curated a collection of items that can help everyone prepare themselves (and their craft) for the return of spring and the time of preparation we celebrate with this Sabbat. What parts of your life, spiritual and mundane, are you looking grow from? Do you have or know of anything that needs clearing our purifying in your physical and spiritual space? What about yourself? Could you use some spiritual clarity and replenishment? By starting the year with a focus on purification and clearing of the old, we are able to lay the foundation and groundwork that we need in order to aid us in manifesting the future we desire, in a symbolic, physical and spiritual manner.

Imbolc 2019 Sabbat Box - Spiritual Replenishment

• DISCOVER PREVIOUS IMBOLC BOXES HERE •

Jan 11, 2019
Aeden B
Tags: Brigid's Day Candlemas Imbolc Imbolc Box Sabbat Box Theme Spirit's Replenishment

Discover the 2018 Imbolc Sabbat Box • At Winter’s End 1

• 2018 IMBOLC SABBAT BOX • AT WINTER'S END • BOX BREAKDOWN •

Hail and Welcome, Sabbat Box Members and Friends!

Before you know it, the snow and ice and cold will once again give way to the green warmth of spring. The wheel of the year turns as always, the light beginning to lengthen our days since the solstice, and thoughts of new life and new growth abound. We lift our eyes to the reawakening of the sun Lord and give reverence to our moon Lady.

This year at Sabbat Box we have curated a collection of items that will hopefully enhance the advent of spring and prepare ourselves and our circles for the growth and increase that is to come. We purify our intention, solidify our will, and protect our newly-cleared space to do the work that the power of life and light can help manifest.

As some of you may know, we are currently at our maximum membership capacity at Sabbat Box. We have implemented a waiting list for those interested in joining when membership positions become available. You can join the waiting list here.

Do you or someone you know make a product that would appeal to the Pagan community? Are you looking to launch a product or get your product in front of a large audience? If so, lets talk! Sabbat Box is always looking for new vendors and suppliers that create unique items to feature inside an upcoming Sabbat Box. Sabbat Box is a great way for people to find out about you, your product or your company. Whether you are looking to advertise inside the box or wish to feature a product within a box, we would love to hear from you. Register to become a Sabbat Box Supplier/Advertiser today.

• BOX SYNOPSIS •

All of the items that we curated for you inside this box correspond with -or- may help assist you with the following forms of magick:

Purification Magick
Protection Magick
Transformation Magick
Working with the goddess Brigid

Across the globe, different cultures honor this time with festivals that celebrate the new life that awakens where they live. In many ancient European cultures, Imbolc was a time to celebrate the goddess Brigid, who many consider the original triple goddess figure. Brigid later became a Catholic saint, with her original pagan aspects folded into Christianity. She is considered by some as the goddess of fire and light, as well as reproduction and fertility. Imbolc is said to be translated as “in the womb."

In Ireland, feasts are held by pulling out some of the last winter stores as an offering to the earth’s promise of new seeds to be sown, and the future crops to be harvested. Many cultures in the past also considered this “lambing season,” when breeding of livestock and pregnant ewes and other animals would reproduce to add to the flock. This is also a time of weather divination, where people would look for the appearance of snakes or badgers from their dens to gauge how much longer the winter would be (and where the modern custom of Groundhog’s Day may have evolved).

Not only is Imbolc and its time of the year a time to reawaken the life of the earth, it is also a time of purification and cleaning out old, cooped-up things in our homes and lives that we are ready to let go and improve. This time of clearing away later became to be known as “spring cleaning,” which is an annual tradition for many.

Here at Sabbat Box we recognize and celebrate all of these different aspects of Imbolc and we have curated items for this box to honor our connection to these traditions and rites, and what they provide as a focus to our magickal practice and Path.

• THE WITCHES' ALMANAC SPRING 2018-2019 •

The Witches Almanac Spring 2018 to Spring 2019 Sabbat Box

ITEM 1: WITCHES' ALMANAC.........$12.95
• WHAT: The Witches’ Almanac, Issue 37, Spring 2018-2019: The Magic of Plants
• WHO MAKES IT?: The Witches' Almanac Publishing
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at The Witches' Almanac or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: For over forty-five years this handy compendium of pagan knowledge has provided a treasure trove of information and insight for the current year and beyond..

BREAKDOWN
Since 1971, The Witches’ Almanac has been providing the Pagan community an invaluable written and pictorial guide on astrology, the occult, folklore, and magick. Inspired by the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it includes information related to the annual moon calendar (page 43-71), horoscopes, weather forecasts, legends, rituals, herbal secrets, mystic incantations, and spells, as well as interviews by Pagans for Pagans. It is an extremely helpful tool that can aid you through the coming year, both magickally and mundanely.

The Witches' Almanac Spring 2018-2019

• BRIGHID'S FIRE SMUDGE SPRAY •

ITEM 3: PURIFICATION + SMUDGE SPRAY..........$16.00
• WHAT: Custom Made Herb Infused Brigid’s Fire Smudge Spray
• WHO MAKES IT?: Light of Anjou
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Light of Anjou or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This room/smudge spray is a handy way to encourage the light of Brigid to fill your altar or sacred space.

EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "SABBATBOX"
Use the code above at Light of Anjou and receive 15% OFF your next ORDER! Valid Feb. 28 - Mar. 5. 2018

BREAKDOWN
This custom made ritual spray by Light of Anjou makes for a simple and convenient way to purify your altar, sacred space, linens, and more. Each spray is made with a divine herbal blend of angelica, rowan, and heather infused alcohol as well as pure essential oils. The components of this spray were carefully chosen to be included in this concoction because of their corresponding ties to both the Sabbat of Imbolc as well as their connections to Brigid.

The Celts believed that rowan was a symbol of the hidden mysteries of nature and represented the quickening of the life force (a celebrated theme of Imbolc). Angelica and heather are said to be extremely protective, both used to ward off evil, as well as heal and purify.

INGREDIENTS:

Rowan: known by many as a tree of power, it was sacred to the Celts and the Goddess Brigid. The Celts Believed that rowan was a symbol of the hidden mysteries of nature and represented the quickening of the life force.
Heather: A feminine herb that is believed to bring about good luck and protection
Angelica: Corresponding to the element of fire, angelica is a masculine herb that corresponds to healing and protection.

Light of Anjou Witchery Shop

ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Located in Monroe, Maine, Light of Anjou is a witchery shop specializing in herbal potions, ritual and therapeutic oils, mystical art, divination, and magickal tools. Anjou draws upon the power of the moon phase and the flux of elements to craft powerful tools to help you in your witching journey.

Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...

• PURITY SPELL CANDLES •

ITEM 2: SPELL CANDLES.........$9.00
• WHAT: Hand Poured Soy Wax “Purity” Herbal Alchemy Candles
• WHO MAKES IT?: The Witchy Mommy
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available through The Witchy Mommy or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This lovely set of tealight candles with corresponding oils and herbs will add a fiery dimension to your Imbolc spells and rituals.

EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "GRATITUDE"
Use the code above at The Witchy Mommy and receive FREE SHIPPING on your next ORDER!

BREAKDOWN
These Purity soy tea lights are hand crafted herbal alchemy spell candles meant for cleansing, purification, and spiritual maintenance. Each tealight is pure white and blended with a scent of sandalwood and adorned with hyssop, red sandalwood, and rosemary. Each candle is charged under the full moon and under the planetary influence of Saturn. A perfect choice to incorporate into your Imbolc rites and magick, or light in honor of Brigid.

INGREDIENTS:

Red Sandalwood
Hyssop
Rosemary
Soy Wax
Sandalwood
Soy Wax

The Witchy Mommy

ABOUT THE VENDOR:
The Witchy Mommy, an online shop founded by Feather, specializes in handmade herbal spell blends, animal spirit oils, alchemy powders, sprays, spell candles, and more!

Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...

• CLARITY CRYSTAL SOAP •

ITEM 4: HANDMADE SOAP..........$6.99
• WHAT: Hand Crafted Crystal Infused “Clarity” Soap
• WHO MAKES IT?: Frequency
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Frequency or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This clear soap is a fragrant way to incorporate the herbs and oils associated with purification and clarity into your ritual baths or rites.

EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "SABBAT"
Use the code above at Frequency and receive 15% OFF your next ORDER! Valid until May 31, 2018

BREAKDOWN
Made up of an invigorating, fresh blend of pure essential oils and infused with real crystals, this hand crafted all natural “Clarity” soap by Frequency will help you clear the cobwebs from your mind and refresh your thoughts. This sweet spearmint blend is grounded with woodsy rosemary and rounded out with fresh lime. The pure essential oil blend infuses this all natural glycerin soap with a divine aroma and the rainbow flourite stones help bring calm. This makes for the perfect special soap to use for ritual bathing.

INGREDIENTS:
Coconut oil, palm oil, safflower oil, glycerine, purified water, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, propylene glycol, sorbitan oleate, oat protein, essential oil blend of spearmint, lime, rosemary and eucalyptus oils.

Frequency

ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Founded by Heather Lovelady in Largo, Florida. Frequency is an online shop specializing in intent specific aromatherapy products like soap, smudge sprays, spell candles, incense, essential oil blends and more!

• AUTHENTIC BRIGID'S CROSS TALISMAN •

ITEM 5: BRIGID'S CROSS.........$9.95
• WHAT: Authentic Hand Crafted Brigid’s Cross with Info Card and Bag
• WHO MAKES IT?: Naomh Padraig Handcrafts
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: Created in Ireland using traditional materials, this handcrafted Brigid’s cross is a powerful talisman and a time-honored Celtic form of protection magick

BREAKDOWN
The Celts, for whom the celebration of Imbolc stems from, believed that the “Brigid’s Cross” (a symbol sacred to the goddess Brigid) is a powerful talisman of protection, and would be hung above windows or entryways into the home in effort to keep harm or want away.

It is originally believed that Brigid’s crosses were crafted by the Celts and hung indoors as a way to invite their life giving Goddess (Brigid) into the home during the start of spring and the planting season. It was quite the symbolic gesture during our ancestor’s time, holding various significance. In Celtic lore, Brigid was considered the “fire keeper of the flame of life” and some believe that the reeds and rushes used to make these talismans happen to represent the kindling used to keep “the life fire” lit, making this an extremely old and powerful form of sympathetic magick. The practice of crafting these ancient talismans still continues today in parts of Ireland on St. Brigid’s Day, which is celebrated on February 1st.

Each Brigid’s Cross included in Sabbat Box was hand crafted in Ireland and made with real reeds and rushes harvested from the River Shannon, by folk artist Patricia O’Flaherty. Patricia, the founder of “Naomh Padraig,” (pronounced Nav Badrig) has been an Irish folk artist for over twenty years and uses age-old techniques and material to craft her line of traditional Irish Folk Crafts

Brigid's Crosses

• BRIGID PRAYER PARCHMENT •

ITEM 6: PARCHMENT...............$1.95
• WHAT: Brigid Prayer Parchment/Book of Shadows Page
• WHO MAKES IT?: Azure Green
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This beautiful prayer is to honor the goddess Brigid and the light she brings to the world, and can serve as an incantation or spell element for the celebration of winter’s end and spring’s return.

BREAKDOWN
The Wheel of the Year and the eight sabbats that it represents happens to stem primarily from the old seasonal Celtic calendar. With the sabbats’ roots deep in Celtic lore and celebration, it is easy to see why Brigid (the Celtic goddess of light, life, fertility, the forge and the hearth) became a focal point of worship for Imbolc, especially given the time of year Imbolc was celebrated by the Celts. You may incorporate the use of this prayer into your Imbolc rites or spell work as a way to connect with both the archetype of Brigid (what she represents), and to work with her as a goddess.

• PACKING & SHIPPING •

PACKING & SHIPPING: Part of the costs of your box include the box and the packing material itself. The items listed below account for a good portion of the overall costs for the Imbolc Sabbat Boxes. Each Imbolc Sabbat Box is lined with paper padding and wrapping to add to the surprise of what we’ve curated for you. Shipping is also included in the total price for Sabbat Boxes. The average cost to ship boxes is roughly $9.50. (The average price went up this year due to USPS's yearly price increase on shipping costs). Also, we here at Sabbat Box wish to be as environmentally friendly that we can be and do our best to source packing supplies and material from companies that have the same beliefs we do, in that we want to make as little of an impact as possible on the environment, while also keeping the content of your boxes safe as they make their journey to you.

BOXES: Your boxes where made from high quality corrugated paper and are 100% recyclable. Please try to find another use for your box. They are 9x9x3 on the inside. You could decorate your box to hold some magical supplies or use it again to ship something to someone or save it for another time when you may need it. If you have to get rid of it, please try to recycle it.

BROCHURES: Your brochures are printed on recyclable 16pt paper, which is sourced from sustainable forests.

TISSUE PAPER & FILLING: The cream tissue paper is made from 100% recycled paper and is recyclable. The green colored filler inside each box is made from scraps of recycled colored crinkle paper and is biodegradable. The filler comes from an eco friendly, company.

STICKERS: The stickers found within your boxes where printed on vinyl with a gloss laminate.

• SABBAT BOX SAVINGS & COUPONS •

SAVINGS:
Part of our goal is to provide a number of items to our members at a value far above what individuals can purchase on their own. When you add up all of the items inside your Imbolc Sabbat Box, as well as costs for shipping and packaging, you are saving over $20.00. We believe this to be another good reason to be a member. Also, each box we create helps to support Pagan run businesses and their employees. Sabbat Box looks forward to continuing to stay within our mission to work with other Pagan businesses to supply products for each box.

IMBOLC SABBAT BOX PRICE BREAKDOWN
• Total MSRP of items inside: $56.84
• Total Savings on this box: $10.89
• Total Shipping Savings: $9.50
• Grand Total In Savings: $20.39

Our members helped to support 6 small/Pagan run businesses with their Sabbat Box membership! We work with other Pagans and Pagan owned businesses within the community to purchase, curate and supply the items featured within our boxes. In the end, we want to help the community grow and share our business with companies that share our same values and standards.

• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - LIGHT OF ANJOU •

Light of Anjou Witchery Shop and Apothecary - Sabbat Box

COMPANY: LIGHT OF ANJOU

ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Light of Anjou is an online witchery shop that specializes in creating handcrafted ritual oils, spell candles, herbal potions, apothecary items, occult art and more!

Located in Maine, Light of Anjou was started by Anjou. Anjou is a hedge witch toiling in herbal potions, ritual and therapeutic oils, mystical art, divination, spirit work, and magickal tools. Currently crafting out of an 1800’s farmhouse deep in the forested mountains of New England.

Anjou draws upon the power of the moon phases, the flux of elements, and the spiritual realm to craft powerful tools to help you in your witching journey. From psychic dream pillows to healing herbal potions and topicals, to ritual oils and divination tools, Light of Anjou is in and of itself a cabinet of curiosities, meant to tangle you in its web of Victorian Gothic romance, the mystery of the occult, and the magic in the deep, dark forest where the will-o-whisps dwell.

WEBSITE/SHOP: https://www.lightofanjou.com/home/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lightofanjou/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lightofanjou/?ref=br_rs
ETSY SHOP: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lightofanjou

~ EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "SABBATBOX"
Use the code above at Light of Anjou and receive 15% OFF your next ORDER! Valid Feb. 28 - Mar. 5 2018.

I’m working on Bless This Witchy House & Witch of the Woods candles this weekend (and a brand new candle) for my big update at the end of the month🕯Even though I’m not posting as often here (stilllll waiting for internet and cell service at our new house), I’m working really hard on a lot of magickal things behind the scenes. I’ve been trying to post to my stories as I get a bar or two in certain windows, but I wish I could post so much more💜Is there anything you want in particular for this update? I think going forward, I’ll be opening my shop once a month in this “update” format so that I have more time to create as well as connect more here. I hope this isn’t too inconvenient for everyone ~ I promise to keep all of your favorites well-stocked for every update.🖤

A post shared by 🌙Anjou (@lightofanjou) on Jan 12, 2018 at 3:20pm PST

• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - THE WITCHY MOMMY •

COMPANY: THE WITCHY MOMMY

ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: The Witchy Mommy, located in the upstate area of the Carolinas was founded by Feather Garden Belle in 2013. Feather is a solitary folk herbalist, an earth centered magickal practitioner, and a pagan mother of 3.

“Having children has taught me to live more in the present, to craft Magick with my little ones by my side.” With over 20 years of study and experience, she creates an assortment of herbal spell blends, animal spirit oils, alchemy powders and ritual sprays, all handcrafted to inspire others to live a magickal life. “Look closely child with curious eyes…for Magick lives within the wild."

EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "GRATITUDE"
Use the code above at The Witchy Mommy and receive FREE SHIPPING on your next ORDER!

WEBSITE: https://thewitchymommy.com
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewitchymommy/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FeatherGardenBelle/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thewitchymommy
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/feathergardenbelle

A fresh new batch in the shop and a few for myself 🤗. These will have your house smelling like a witchy wonderland! 🔮🍃#psychicintuition #spellcandles #craftingmagick

A post shared by The Witchy Mommy 🍃 (@thewitchymommy) on Aug 11, 2017 at 12:00pm PDT

• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - FREQUENCY •

COMPANY: FREQUENCY

ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Frequency (www.frequencyspray.com) is an online store that specializes in creating handcrafted, crystal infused aromatherapy products such as smudge sprays, crystal infused soaps, candles, incense, essential oils, and more!

Located in Largo, Florida, Frequency LLC began with a search from Heather, its founder.

"I was looking for a full sensory aromatherapy experience. Not just an essential oil, but something more. A spray that I could use as a body spray, room spray, or an environment spray to assist with meditation. Something with crystal energy, sight, and sound. Something to aid in the journey to calm my mind, ground myself, and focus. Something magical, mystical, and full of joy and wonder… I found a few options that were close… but close wasn’t going to cut it. So I created it myself. And it was wonderful!"

After much research, a plethora of recipe trials and errors, a lot of learning, and a whole lot of positive energy and love, Heather created the first collection. "Grounding. Peace. Clarity. Positivity."

Combined with a desire to help others calm their minds and achieve their goals, Frequency LLC was born. Life is too short to not enjoy every single moment.

WEBSITE/SHOP: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FrequencySpray
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/frequencyspray/
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/frequencyspray/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/frequencyspray/

~ SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE COUPON: "SABBAT"
Use during checkout at Frequency to receive 15% off your purchase.

Every time I smell my Grounding blend, it’s like I’m experiencing it for the first time. It was the first blend I ever made and it’s deep earthy wisdom holds so much emotion for me. It is still my absolute favorite with mysterious patchouli and frankincense, woodsy cedar, and the tiniest hints of rosemary and lavender. It’s sensual, sexy, and full of earth. ✨❤️✨ . . . Grounding Soy Crystal Candle from @frequencyspray available on Etsy. . . . #essentialoils #aromatherapy #frequency #vibrations #changethefrequency #essentialoil #reiki #meditation #intention #magick #crystals #selfcare #grounding #vibratehigher #pagan #hippie #crystalhealing #allnatural #highestpath #holistic #witch #ritual #sacred #selflove #crystalinfused #witchesofinstagram #soycandles #candle

A post shared by Heather Lovelady (@frequencyspray) on Jan 19, 2018 at 11:11am PST

• TIME •

2018 Imbolc Sabbat Box - At Winter's End

TIME:
We take pride in assembling each and every Sabbat Box by hand, no matter the amount of time it takes. We don't just throw your items inside a flat rate priority mail box like some other subscription box companies out there. We want your Sabbat Box to be delivered to you as beautifully as it left us, and it takes a tremendous amount of time to complete this task.

This includes folding the boxes together, individually cutting each sheet of tissue paper by hand, weighing out the crinkle paper for each box, designing the flyers, coupons, stickers and brochures to be printed professionally by commercial printers, individually placing each item within their corresponding bags, individually assembling the boxes, individually packing the tissue paper within each box by hand and also putting together and creating product packing. This timeframe doesn't even include the efforts made to manage the Sabbat Box website, the back end billing system, social media management, customer service inquiries, accounting, marketing, purchasing, networking, and so on. This is a labor of love and we enjoy serving the community!

We believe in what it is we are doing and we sincerely hope that each and every one of you can see that the purest of intent and utmost care goes into curating each Sabbat Box.

• OFFICIAL 2018 IMBOLC SABBAT BOX UNBOXING VIDEO •

Don't forget to share your unboxing videos with us for Imbolc here

• OTHER RESOURCES RELATING TO YOUR BOX •

IMBOLC INFORMATION, LORE AND MORE!

Imbolc Lore and Rituals via The Circle Sanctuary: Article
Imbolc, Traditional Celebrations For a Modern Time: Article
The History and Lore Surrounding Brigid: Article
The Magickal History of Imbolc: Article
A collection of Imbolc Rituals via Witchy Words: Articles
Imbolc House Cleansing Ritual: Article

We would like to thank each and every one of our suppliers, vendors, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, our members, for making Sabbat Box possible. This wouldn't even be happening if it wasn't for our members. We hope to continue to serve the Pagan community at large and continue to provide you inspiration to celebrate The Wheel of the Year! Have a Blessed Imbolc!

Blessed Be,
Llyfr & Hugh
Founders of Sabbat Box

Feb 04, 2018
Aeden B
Tags: At Winter's End Candlemas Imbolc Imbolc Box Members Only

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2018 Imbolc Sabbat Box - At Winter's End - Subscription Box for Witches Wiccans and Pagans

• IMBOLC SABBAT BOX - AT WINTER'S END •

The new calendar year is here, and with it brings the promise of new life and new beginnings. We watch as the earth begins to awaken, her fertile soil ready to welcome the rise of her Sun Lord. We eagerly await the newness of life to come forth as the winter cold starts to wane. The earth comes awake: the air begins to sweeten, the earliest flower buds start to appear, even through the snow. The sun gives new life and new energy to all living things. The ice and snow begins to melt, water flowing through the forest, a promise of new life ready to emerge.

Brigid's Cross For Imbolc - Sabbat Box Across the globe, different cultures honor this time with festivals that celebrate the new life that awakens where they live. In many ancient European cultures, Imbolc was the celebration of the goddess Brigid, who many consider the original goddess figure. Brigid later became a Catholic saint, the original pagan aspects folded into Christianity. She is considered by some as the goddess of fire and light, as well as reproduction and fertility...Imbolc is said to be translated as “in the womb”.

In Ireland, feasts are held, pulling out some of the last winter stores as an offering to the earth’s promise of new seeds to be sown and future crops to be harvested. Many cultures in the past also considered this “lambing season”, when breeding of livestock and pregnant ewes and other animals would reproduce to add to the flock. This is also a time of weather divination, where people would look for the appearance of snakes or badgers from their dens to gauge how much longer the winter would be (and where the modern custom of Groundhog’s Day may have evolved).

Not only is Imbolc and its time of the year a time to reawaken the life of the earth, it is also a time of purification and cleaning out old, cooped-up things in our homes and lives that we are ready to let go and improve. This time of clearing away later became to be known as the annual tradition of “spring cleaning”.

Here at Sabbat Box we recognize and celebrate all of these different aspects of Imbolc. We are curating items to honor our connection to these traditions and rites and who they provide focus to of our magickal practice and Path. Much like early spring fruits and vegetables, we are collecting a group of items that will serve to help awaken all of your senses and help you to honor this amazing point in the Wheel of the Year.

• DISCOVER THE 2018 IMBOLC SABBAT BOX HERE •

Jan 19, 2018
Llyfr Glas
Tags: At Winter's End Brigid's Day Candlemas Imbolc Imbolc Box Sabbat Box Theme

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• 2017 IMBOLC SABBAT BOX • EARTH REAWAKENED • BOX BREAKDOWN •

2017 Candlemas/Imbolc Sabbat Box - Subscription Box For Witches and Pagans

Hail and Welcome, Sabbat Box Members and Friends!

Imbolc is upon us, and that means that the long darkness of winter will soon be wiped away by the light and green of spring. The earth is about to wake up again to bring new life and new opportunity for growth and increase. Our ancestors saw the lengthening days and knew the divine would once again bless those who made ready for the coming season.

This year’s Sabbat Box for Imbolc is a collection of products with this preparation in mind. One aspect of this preparation in Pagan circles is purification, and we have focused on this aspect to bring members the tools they need to ritually prepare minds and bodies for the coming work of light.

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• THE WITCHES ALMANAC - SPRING 2017 - 2018 •

The Witches Almanac 2017 to 2018 Water: Our Primal Source Issue 36

ITEM 1: THE WITCHES’ ALMANAC.........$12.95
• WHAT: The Witches’ Almanac, Issue 36 - Spring 2017-2018
• WHO MAKES IT?: The Witches’ Almanac Publishing
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at The Witches’ Almanac or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This handy guide is filled with information and guidance for the entire coming year as well as a permanent reference - perfect for any practitioner’s library.

BREAKDOWN
As you may know, when it comes to working magick and performing rituals and spells, there are many ways one can go about it. Though our methods and the manner in which we approach our spell work can be completely different from one another, some of the most important aspects of spellwork most witches and Pagans will commonly agree on are: practice, timing, and further educating ourselves on the various topics within the craft. With that said, we wanted to include something inside the Imbolc Sabbat Box to help aid you with your magickal practice while working as a guide to assist you throughout the entire new year. Since 1971, The Witches’ Almanac has been providing the Pagan community an invaluable written and pictorial guide on astrology, the occult, folklore, and magick. Inspired by The Old Farmer’s Almanac, it includes information related to the annual moon calendar, weather forecasts, horoscopes, legends, rituals, herbal secrets, mystic incantations, and spells, as well as interviews by Pagans for Pagans.

• PURIFICATION RITUAL BATHS •

ITEM 2: PURIFICATION RITUAL BATHS.........$8.00
• WHAT: Handcrafted Purification Ritual Bath, 4.0 oz
• WHO MAKES IT?: The Sacred Well
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available via The Sacred Well or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This intoxicating bath blend is a powerful tool to be used for purification and a great way to prepare for ritual or mediative work.

BREAKDOWN
Staying in line with our general theme of purification and purification magick for the Imbolc Sabbat Box, we decided to include this generous-sized handcrafted herbal purification bath from The Sacred Well. This particular ritual bath conatins a proprietary blend of black Hawaiian volcanic salt, red Hawaiian salt, white sage, rosemary, rue, hyssop, agrimony, and essential oils--all picked specifically for ritual bathing. In many magickal traditions, it is a common practice before working magick to not only purify and cleanse your sacred space, but to also purify and ritually cleanse ourselves as well. The easiest way to do this is to take a ritual bath. It is believed that you should go into any magickal working without any spiritual attachments, and the purpose behind a ritual bath is to rid ourselves of anything that we do not want joining us in our magickal pursuits, including negative thoughts, intentions, or bad energy.

Instructions: Place 1/4 of the purification ritual bath into your tub. If you prefer, you can fill a cotton tea bag with 1/4 of the ritual bath blend to steep in your tub or hang from your shower. You could also steep the contents of the bath in a pot of water and then pour the water over yourself in the shower after the water has cooled. You could use it as a scrub as well. Each pouch contains enough product for four separate baths. Use roughly one ounce (or 1/4 of the bag) per bath.

• PURIFICATION BEESWAX SPELL CANDLE •

Beeswax Purification Spell Candles By Lailoken's Awen - Imbolc Sabbat Box

ITEM 3: BEESWAX PURIFICATION CANDLE..........$7.95
• WHAT: Handcrafted Purification Beeswax Spell Candle, 4.25-Inch
• WHO MAKES IT?: Lailoken’s Awen
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Lailoken's Awen or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This all-natural candle made from beeswax is a ideal tool for purification for ritual, meditation, and spellwork.

BREAKDOWN
It is believed that the idea of “spring cleaning” may stem from the common practices of our ancestors during this time of year. The return of the sun and warming days allowed our ancestors to go outside of the home more. Since they had been stuck inside so long during the winter, it was a common practice to cleanse and purify their dwellings around Imbolc. In honor of this tradition we included a pure white handcrafted beeswax candle from Lailoken’s Awen in the Imbolc Sabbat Box to spiritually purify one’s self or one’s space. Each candle is also ritually anointed and spiritually charged by Lailoken himself for purification magick.

Lailoken's Awen sells handcrafted, natural magical supplies like spell candles, ritual oils and spiritual tools.

Awen is Welsh for inspiration. In the Welsh tradition, Awen is the inspiration of the bards, or, in its personification, Awen is the inspirational muse of creative artists.

• HANDMADE MOON GODDESS STICK INCENSE •

Moon Goddess Handmade Incense By Charme et Sortilege - Sabbat Box

ITEM 4: MOON GODDESS STICK INCENSE..........$6.50
• WHAT: Wise Owl Moon Goddess Handcrafted Stick Incense, 20-pack
• WHO MAKES IT?: Charme et Sortilege
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available from Charme et Sortilege and the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: The clean scent of the Moon Goddess incense is a welcome addition to ritual or meditation where new beginnings or purification is desired.

BREAKDOWN
Burning incense is something we as a people have been doing for thousands of years. Our ancestors would often burn sacred blends of herbs and resins as a way of making an offering, as well as honoring the divine. More so, the art of burning incense is done to purify your sacred space. These handcrafted stick incense from Charme et Sortilege (Charm & Spell) are perfect for such uses. Wise Owl stick incense are handmade with 100% all-natural herbal components. Each stick is soaked in a pure essential oil blend corresponding to its intent and charged for its listed use.

Uses: Use Moon Goddess incense for moon magic, petitioning the sacred feminine, ritual support for intuition, dreams, divination and clairvoyance.

• SELENITE HEART STONE SETS •

Selenite Stone Heart Sets - Sabbat Box - Imbolc 2017 Box

ITEM 5: SELENITE STONE HEARTS.........$8.00
• WHAT: Tumbled Selenite Stone Heart Sets w/Info Card and Velour Keepsake Bag
• WHO MAKES IT?: Mother Earth (packaged by Sabbat Box)
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This stunning stone is a symbol of purification, clarity, and new beginnings.

BREAKDOWN
Selenite is such a mystifying stone. Just watching the light and sheen reflect on the stone’s sufrace can be entrancing. It is said that selenite is a stone of psychic intuition, mental clarity, spiritual growth, love, and purification. Since the new year is now upon us, many of us tend to seek positive growth and change to make our lives better for the coming year, and who wouldn’t mind a little clarity to help guide us when needed? Use your selenite heart to quiet your mind and meditate with when you seek clarity or growth.

• PEWTER SYMBOL AMULET NECKLACES •

ITEM 6: PEWTER AMULETS...............$7.95
• WHAT: Intention-Based Handcrafted Pewter Amulet Necklaces
• WHO MAKES IT?: Sourced via Eclectic Artisans
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available from the Sabbat Box Store or Eclectic Artisans
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: These stunning pendants are a physical token of intentions of positivity and strength.

BREAKDOWN
Stability, power, protection, attraction, forward movement, and direction. These are six different intention-based symbol amulets that we curated for our members this Imbolc. As we travel into the new year together, we wanted to offer our members a unique token of power in which one could connect with this year and could be used to find one’s own meaning and purpose.