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Discover the 2018 Beltane Sabbat Box • Celtic Tree Magick 0
• 2018 BELTANE SABBAT BOX • CELTIC TREE MAGICK • BOX BREAKDOWN •
Hail and Welcome, Sabbat Box Members and Friends!
Beltane has always held a special place in our hearts. Aside from corresponding to the Sabbat of fertility and fire, Beltane happens to be our yearly anniversary box for our subscribers, and this year's Beltane Box actually marks our 25th shipment to our members. That means as of Beltane of 2018, we have been shipping Sabbat Boxes to our customers for 3 years! Can you believe it?
Though Sabbat Box "officially" started in March of 2015, we celebrate our anniversary on Beltane, since it was the very first box we shipped to our subscribers. Since 2015, Sabbat Box has shipped thousands of specially curated boxes of magick to our like minded subscribers and customers. Through Sabbat Box, each of our members also have helped to support the Pagan community from within, since we work with a vast array of unique vendors, artisans, and suppliers to curate the products inside of your boxes. We pour our hearts into each box that we ship, placing a piece of ourselves inside each box for you to enjoy. With each passing Sabbat doing our best to continue to make our service the best it can be.
Aside from exploring each Sabbat with our subscribers, we have also explored a wide variety of spiritual topics with each of you. From working with ancestors and creating a protected sacred space, to banishing and manifesting...From elemental magick to kitchen witchery, to divining the future and working with the divine. With Sabbat Box, our members have been able to learn, become inspired and find new means of working magick while also adding a little magick to the mundane.
For this year at Sabbat Box we have curated a collection of items that will hopefully help you connect with and unlock the mysteries of the Celts and the magick of trees.
- 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:
- Celtic tree magick
- Ogham divination
- Celtic myth and lore
- Connecting with nature in different ways
- Druidic mysteries
- Earth magick
The Celts—It is from their wise ones, their shamans, and their lore keepers that so many of our modern neo-pagan traditions we practice today stem from. For this year’s Beltane box, we thought what better way is there to further connect with our spiritual roots, the roots of those who laid down the foundation we use and and tap into, in order to draw forth and bring about change while also further providing spiritual nourishment and spiritual meaning into our lives? Many of these roots lay specifically with the ancient Celts; to further connect with their mysteries of the past is to further connect with ourselves and our practices today.
To get a better understanding of the ancient Celts and to help unlock the mysteries and influence they still hold within Wicca and the craft, one must understand the ancient Celtic people’s connection to nature. the Celtic people had a very special connection with nature; more specifically, they had a deep connection with trees. The Celts believed that trees were harbingers of wisdom and information, each tree offering practical, magickal, and healing attributes. To the Celts, to understand the magick of trees was to understand the natural world itself. It was their way of connecting with and tapping into the raw elements in which we all stem from: “the divine.”
For this year’s special 3 year anniversary Sabbat Box for Beltane, we dive deeper into the study of what the Celts as a people practiced and held sacred. Inside this box you will discover tools and information that will further assist you on your path by learning about the past to aid in the present.
• CELTIC TREE MAGIC BY DANU FOREST •
ITEM 1: CELTIC TREE MAGIC BOOK.........$17.99
• WHAT: Celtic Tree Magic: Ogham Lore and Druid Mysteries
• WHO MAKES IT?: Authored by Danu Forest
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available from Llewellyn and at The Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This comprehensive book is a deep dive into the Celtic connection between spirituality and trees, and is a great reference to understand how trees and the spirit of Earth and nature can be utilized in our own paths.
BREAKDOWN
Within this book you can explore the powerful magick of the 25 trees of the Ogham (pronounced “Oh-Em”), while further enriching your spiritual practice with the mystic wisdom of the Celts and Druids. The author, Danu Forest—a Druid Witch and shaman—will teach you how to practice divination using Ogham staves (with 200 pages dedicated to breaking down the individual meaning, correspondence, and lore of each Ogham). You will also learn charms and spells, learn to work with each tree’s magickal correspondences and healing attributes, make salves, tinctures, ointments, green crafts, find tree spirit allies in nature, create magickal tools, and more!
Celtic Tree Magic By: Danu Forest
• HAND CRAFTED OGHAM SET •
ITEM 2: HANDMADE OGHAMS..........$22.95
• WHAT: Hand Crafted Wood Burned Ogham Set with Reference Guide and Bag
• WHO MAKES IT?: Dragon Oak
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Dragon Oak or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: These handmade Oghams provide a great introduction to incorporating Celtic tree lore into your divinatory practices.
EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "EA15WD5MVMP4"
Use coupon code above at DRAGON OAK'S WOOD SHOP and receive 20% OFF your next purchase! Exp. 12/31/18
BREAKDOWN
Inside each Beltane Sabbat Box is a specially hand crafted set of Ogham staves made by Dragon Oak. In order to unlock the spiritual mysteries surrounding the Celts, one must have a good grasp and understanding of the Ogham (pronounced “Oh-Em”). Though these handmade staves were included in each box to be used as a form of divination (meant to further enrich and deepen your spiritual practice), the Ogham is so much more than just a system for divination. It is an ancient creed, an alphabet, a form of communication and a unique system of folk lore and magick representative of trees and nature that was devised by the Celts roughly 1700-2000 years ago.
Each Ogham staff set comes with the original 20 Oghams used by the Celts along with a reference guide on how to use them for divination purposes and is presented in a green silken bag.
When it comes to the traditional use of Oghams, specifically for divination, it is believed that the person wishing to use Oghams should actually be the one who physically creates their own Ogham Staff sets — in order for one to connect with the very nature of each of the trees (and the journey it takes to ascertain the wood). The procurement process of the wood is believed by some to be a rite in and of its self. Also, in a “traditional" sense, each Ogham is technically suppose to also be made of the wood that the Ogham represents and corresponds to (i.e. a staff of Birch wood for the Birch Ogham, a staff of Yew for the Yew Ogham etc.). These sets that were included inside are the perfect choice for someone who is looking to get their feet wet with using Oghams prior to creating a full set themselves in the traditional manner.
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Located in Crane, Missouri, DragonOak.com is an online Pagan Supplies store specializing in ritual and divination tools and has long been the go-to source for hand crafted ritual supplies within the Pagan community.
Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
• GROUND AND CENTER RITUAL OIL •
ITEM 3: RITUAL OIL.........$15.95
• WHAT: Ground and Center Earth Energy Magick Ritual Anointing Oil
• WHO MAKES IT?: Moon Goddess Magick Apothecary
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Moon Goddess Magick Apothecary or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This light-scented oil is a great way to prepare items (or yourself) to help connect to grounding and earth energies for your ritual, divinatory, or meditative work.
EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "MOONGODDESS"
Use the code above at Moon Goddess Magick Apothecary and receive 10% OFF your next purchase!
BREAKDOWN
This Ground and Center oil contains an exquisite blend of essential oils and herbs such as fir needle, birch, white oak, pine pinyon, agarwood, neroli, and sandalwood, and it is crystal charged with clear quartz to help connect you to the energy of the earth and to help raise your own power for successful grounding.
Grounding is one of the most important preparations to make when readying yourself for spiritual work, especially divination. Our magickal workings are most effective when the mind is focused on the intent in mind and when our body is grounded to nature’s power and energy. Use this divinely crafted ritual oil prior to working magick or when you feel you may need assistance with grounding and centering yourself on a day to day basis.
Moon Goddess Magick Apothecary
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Located in Tacoma, Washington, Moon Goddess Magick Apothecary was started in 2009 by Sarah Collins. Sarah is a mother, a traveler between the worlds, and a weaver of magick. At her shop you will find ritual candles, oils, magickal aromatherapy, teas, incense, herbs, sprays, and more!
Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
• CELTIC TREE MAGICK STICK INCENSE •
ITEM 4: STICK INCENSE..........$6.50
• WHAT: Hand Crafted Stick Incense - SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE
• WHO MAKES IT?: Charme et Sortilege
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Charme et Sortilege or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: Help create a positive environment with these purifying yet earthy scented incense sticks while you study and examine Druidic tree magick.
BREAKDOWN
This exclusive hand-crafted stick incense by Charme et Sortilege was made specifically for our Celtic Tree Magick Sabbat Box to help invoke and connect with the mystical energy of trees. What makes this incense unique is that it is comprised of 3 separate blends of oils, offering a changing aroma as it burns. Each stick starts with a base dip of purifying fir essential oil. From there as you light the tip, you will notice the first half of the incense combines with the fir to emit a light and airy aroma and energy, like the canopy of a tree. As it slowly burns, the scent becomes more earthy and grounding, like a tree’s roots. Perfect to burn when working with Ogham or Ogham divination..
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Charme et Sortilege (Charm and Spell), is a brick and mortar metaphysical store, online witchcraft supplies store, and a wholesaler of pagan supplies located in Montreal, Quebec.
Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
• TREE AGATE STONE SET •
ITEM 5: TREE AGATE CRYSTAL SET.........$2.00
• WHAT: Tree Agate Crystal Kit with Info Card and Organza Bag
• WHO MAKES IT?: By Sabbat Box
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This tree agate is a wonderful addition to any crystal/stone collection or as a great addition to a crystal grid or altar to help evoke the strength and wisdom of trees.
BREAKDOWN
Tree agate, a type of chalcedony, has long been considered to be a stone of abundance and prosperity to the people of India. It is commonly found in the United States and Asia. Tree agate is made up of “tree like” inclusions of iron and manganese that resemble tree roots or vines. Due to its tree like appearance, some practitioners use tree agate in ritual or meditations to connect with ancestors as well as channel earth energy, making this a helpful crystal to be used along with Celtic tree magick or divinatory work where you receive ancestral guidance..
Each Set Includes:
- One tree agate stone
- One info card for your book of shadows
- One small organza keepsake bag
• CELTIC TREE LORE PARCHMENTS •
ITEM 6: PARCHMENT...............$1.95
• WHAT: Magickal Trees in Celtic Lore Book of Shadows Page
• WHO MAKES IT?: Azure Green
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Azure Green and the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This handy reference is a great summary of the sacred trees as evidenced in Celtic lore and what purpose they represent in our own path.
BREAKDOWN
Discover the magick of the trees in Celtic lore with this in-depth detailed parchment by Azure Green. Our current “Eight Fold Year”, also known as “The Wheel of the Year” is based on the original 13 month Celtic Lunar calendar, where each month had a specific tree with unique correspondences assigned to it. This parchment breaks down the 13 trees that are sacred to their 13 lunar months and includes a corresponding sketch of their leaves as well. This reference sheet is perfect to keep handy in your book of shadows for quick reference, especially when working with Oghams (Oh-Ems) for divination.
• POCKET AFFIRMAITON STONES •
ITEM 7: AFFIRMATION STONES...............$1.00
• WHAT: Pocket Affirmation Stones
• WHO MAKES IT?: Deva Designs
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at the Sabbat Box Store or via a wholesale purchase from Deva Designs.
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: These pocket affirmations are a great sentiment for any practitioner or individual looking to manifest positive changes.
BREAKDOWN
Included in each of our Celtic Tree Magick Sabbat Boxes were 1 of 10 different Celtic pocket affirmation stones. Part of the "Bits of Strength" line from Deva Designs, each pewter pocket stone comes with a lovely, inspiring message. Use your message as a mantra during meditation, focus in on its meaning during ritual or spell work, or simply place somewhere significant to act as a reminder each time you look upon it. Each stone is cast in pewter and comes with a "Celtic" knot styled in the shape of an acorn, which also contains a triquetra. These are being sold in sets of 5 on the Sabbat Box store.
The 10 Different Affirmations Are Below. Which Did You Get?
- Be-Leaf
- Fearless
- Love Live Grow
- Grow awesome
- Begin small
- Follow your path
- Be inspired
- Stand strong
- Grow abundance
- Begin
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Deva Designs, is a family owned online metaphysical wholesale store that creates joyful products to inspire. They are located in Sedona Arizona.
Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
• 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 Beltane Sabbat Boxes. Each Beltane 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. 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 brown tissue paper is made from 100% recycled paper and is recyclable. The 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 BELTANE Sabbat Box, as well as costs for shipping and packaging, you are saving over $30.00. 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.
BELTANE SABBAT BOX PRICE BREAKDOWN
• Total MSRP of items inside: $68.34
• Total Savings on this box: $22.39
• Total Shipping Savings: $9.50
• Grand Total In Savings: $31.89
Our members helped to support 7 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 - MOON GODDESS MAGICK APOTHECARY •
COMPANY: MOON GODDESS MAGICK APOTHECARY
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Moon Goddess Magick is an online witchcraft supplies store that specializes in creating handcrafted ritual oils, wiccan herbs, ritual baths, spell candles, organic teas, incense and more!
Located in Tacoma, Washingon, Moon Goddess Magick Apothecary was started by Sarah Collins. Sarah is a mother of two amazing children, a traveler between worlds and a weaver of Magick. She is ruled by the Moon, the stormy Seas and the gentle flowing rivers.
An excerpt by Sarah...
"Knowledge of Witchcraft, Magick, Astrology and Alchemy is a continual and life long study that is deeply rooted into the very essence of Sarah's being. With many years of study in the magical arts, this has been a sacred journey of rediscovery that has been with Sarah throughout her path in the spiral of life. Her creations and recipes are inspired by Nature and the Cosmos, created with the knowledge from herbal lore and ancient magick. With this knowledge, I weave creations into reflections of my own experiences and rituals, sharing their magick with you. Connecting with you all has been such a joy throughout the years, many friendships and sisterhoods have been forged since Sarah began offering her creations and for that she is eternally grateful."
- WEBSITE/SHOP: https://www.moongoddessmagickapothecary.com
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ladymoonamore/
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MoonGoddessMagickApothecary.Love/
- ETSY SHOP: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonGoddessMagick
SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "MOONGODDESS"
Use the code above at Moon Goddess Magick Apothecary and receive 10% OFF your next purchase!
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - CHARME ET SORTILEGE •
COMPANY: CHARME ET SORTILEGE
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Charme et Sortilege is a brick and mortar Metaphysical Shop, and online witchcraft supplies store and a wholesaler of Pagan supplies, and has been serving the worldwide Pagan community for over 16 years. Started back in 2002, Charme et Sortilege (which means Charm and Spell in French) carries over 600 products, with their most popular product line being their house made specialty products. Charme et Sortilege's specialty products include ritual incense, ritual supplies, altar supplies, spell candles, apothecary items, jewelry, divination tools, and more!
Charme et Sortilege was founded by Marie Renee Patry, and Pascal Raymond. Marie has been a practitioner of the craft for over 40 years, specializing in Hermetic and Druidic traditions. Marie is a high priestess, a Druid, an author, teacher, and an actress. Currently, Marie serves as the Artistic and Marketing Director at Charme et Sortilege and is the creator of the majority of the products that Charme et Sortilege sells.
Pascal Raymond, a co owner at Charme et Sortilege, is also a practitioner of the craft, with an Eclectic background in various traditions. Pascal currently serves as the director of operations and helps to keep Charme et Sortilege running smoothly.
- WEBSITE: https://charme-et-sortilege.com/en
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/charmeetsortilege/
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/CharmeSortilege/
- TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CharmeSortilege
- PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/CharmeSortilege/
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - DRAGON OAK •
COMPANY: DRAGON OAK
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Located in Crane, Missouri, Dragon Oak's Wood Shop was founded by Gypsy Beth and Dragon Oak, and have been serving the Pagan community since 2003. Having operated their own brick and mortar new age store (Ancient Wisdom), DragonOak and Gypsy Beth found that some key products were impossible to find. So in order to change that and provide the Pagan community with these much needed specialty products, Gypsy Beth and DragonOak set out to create Dragon Oak and has been creating beautiful handmade, magickal products ever since.
Dragon Oak's Wood Shop creates and sells a variety of hand crafted ritual, altar and divination tools such as handmade runes, oghams, altar tables, altar tiles, wands, books of shadows, tarot boxes, and more! They also accept custom orders as well.
DragonOak and Gypsy Beth make all their products themselves. All their work is done by hand and in accordance to the ancient traditions of magick. Each piece is created using the same board or branch to keep with the continuity of the tree spirit and with the elements of nature. And to align with the values of nature, their stains and finishes are kept as natural as possible. Let Dragon Oak work closely with you on your next custom ritual tool purchase to create just the right piece, that is magickally attuned to you.
SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "EA15WD5MVMP4"
Use the code above at Dragon Oak and receive 20% OFF your next purchase!
- WEBSITE: http://www.dragonoak.com
- FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/DragonOak64/
- TWITTER PAGE: https://twitter.com/DragonOak
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - DEVA DESIGNS •
COMPANY: DEVA DESIGNS
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Deva Designs is a family-owned and operated wholesale metaphysical jewelry and gift shop located in Sedona, Arizona. Deva Designs is devoted to bringing products of beauty and value to the gift, holistic, and Mind-Body-Spirit marketplaces. Deva Designs was founded in 1990 by Micki Baumann, a leader in the mind-body-spirit marketplace. For over 28 years, Deva Designs has been creating and sharing products of inspiration and joy!
Their name ‘Deva’ takes its inspiration from the ancient word for ‘the benevolent shining ones’. These ‘shining ones’ are known by many different names in traditions all across the world today. This is why they chose this name: It is a connection to the radiance, light, and inspiration we all share. If you own a gift shop or metaphysical store and would like to carry their products, reach out to Deva Designs below to set up a wholesale account with them. Be sure to tell them Sabbat Box sent ya.
- WEBSITE: https://www.devadesignsjoy.com
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/devadesigns/
• TIME •
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 BELTANE SABBAT BOX UNBOXING VIDEO •
Don't forget to share your unboxing videos with us for Beltane here
• OTHER RESOURCES RELATING TO YOUR BOX •
BELTANE INFORMATION, LORE AND MORE!
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 Beltane!
Blessed Be,
Llyfr & Hugh
Founders of Sabbat Box
- Aeden B
- Tags: Beltane Beltane Box Celtic Tree Magick May Day Members Only
Beltane 2018 Sabbat Box Theme Release • Celtic Tree Magick 0
• BELTANE SABBAT BOX THEME • CELTIC TREE MAGICK •
BELTANE SABBAT BOXES SCHEDULED TO SHIP: APRIL 21
It was from the wisemen, shamans, and lore keepers that so many of our modern neo-pagan and Wiccan traditions stem from. For this year's Beltane box we thought...what better way is there to further connect with our spiritual selves than to connect with our spiritual roots; the roots of those who laid down the foundation in which we use and tap into, in order to draw forth and bring about change, while also further providing spiritual nourishment and meaning into our lives. Many of these roots lay specifically with the Celts, and to further connect with their mysteries of the past, is to further connect with ourselves and our practices today.
The Celts had a special connection with nature, more specifically trees. The Celts believed that trees were harbingers of wisdom and information, with each tree offering practical, magickal, and healing attributes. To the Celts, to understand the magick of trees was to understand nature itself -- it was a way of connecting with and tapping into the raw elements in which we all stem from.
Beltane itself marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, but the sabbat is so much more than just its astronomical and astrological significance. We celebrate Beltane--as well as the concept of the Wheel of the Year--thanks to the Celts, who marked this occasion as the one of the four fire festivals of the year.
One of the most recognized traditions of the Celts on Beltane was lighting a bonfire, which was meant to represent a celebration of the light and the sun as the days start to turn longer on the run up to Litha, (a.k.a. the summer solstice). Some traditions speak of the bonfire fueled by burning of the nine sacred woods, which come from the first nine trees of the Celtic tree calendar: birch, rowan, ash, alder, willow, hawthorne, oak, holly, and hazel.
Another more modern Celtic based tradition is to use these tree's woods in a bonfire as a form of divination; a way to allow the flames and movement of the fire to provide hints and clues of what is to come, especially in reference to foreseeing the coming summer and harvest season. Since Beltane sits opposite Samhain on the Wheel of the Year, some believe that the veil thins once again on this day, making Beltane an opportune time to practice divination and connect with the hidden and unknown.
Aside from using wood to divine fire, wood and trees have long held deep magickal significance to the ancient Celts. In fact, the Celts venereated certain trees, and from their profound adoration of trees emerged a sigil/symbol type of alphabet known as the Ogham (pronounced Oh-am), that historians believe was used for divination, communication, record keeping and more.
For this year's special 3 year anniversary Sabbat Box for Beltane, we will be diving deeper into the study of what the Celts as a people practiced and held sacred. Inside this box you will discover a variety of tools that will further assist you on your path of discovering the past to aid in the present.
• SEE PREVIOUS BELTANE BOXES HERE •
- Llyfr Glas
- Tags: Beltane Beltane Box Celtic Tree Magick May Day Sabbat Box Theme
Discover the 2018 Ostara Sabbat Box • Elemental Magick 8
• 2018 OSTARA SABBAT BOX • ELEMENTAL MAGICK • 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:
- Elemental Magick
- Spiritual Charging
- Drawing forth the elements
- Connecting with the elements individually and as a whole
- Working with and learning about “elementals"
During the early dawn of spring, it becomes more and more apparent that the days are growing longer. This point in the year starts to bring warmer temperatures, new flowers, and for some the last melting of this past winter’s snow. Our ancestors understood the significance of this time as an indicator for how the rest of the year would pan out--through the summer and into the fall. A successful crop planting during this window of time in the Wheel of the Year meant the difference between a bounty and a struggle. The basic building blocks of life (and survival) within nature were re-emerging and it was up to them to recognize those elements and use them to reach their goals.
For this year’s Ostara Sabbat Box, we have curated a box that brings together this important time in the life cycle of our environment and the basic elements that even our earliest ancestors recognized were important for survival. Earth for planting, water for irrigation, air for pollination, and fire (the sun) for growth and increase. When we have a more complex understanding of what constitutes scientific elements, these basic four cardinal elements are also part of the foundation behind our magick and our magickal pursuits. It is with the elements that we connect with and correspond to in order to draw up our power to manifest a specific outcome. Just like the nature of spring, the elements combine together to bring about life, and in magick, the elements combine together to bring about change and power.
• NATURE SPIRITS - WYRD LORE AND WILD FEY MAGIC •
ITEM 1: NATURE SPIRITS BOOK.........$10.95
• WHAT: Nature Spirits: Wyrd Lore and Wild Fey Magic
• WHO MAKES IT?: Authored by Danu Forest
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available from Wooden Books and at The Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This small book is filled with stories and illustrations that will help you learn more about elemental magick and the beings that have been associated with them.
BREAKDOWN
Within this little book you will learn and discover new ways to connect with each of the elements, elemental beings, and the wild spirits of nature for mutual and magickal benefit. The author, Danu Forest, a renowned witch, priestess, shaman, and teacher, guides you on the powers of place, spirit doors, faeries, Devas, Guardians and Guides, Tree Spirits, Slyphs, Nymphs, Fire Spirits, and so much more! This line of peculiar little books by Wooden Books may be tiny, but they are filled with a plethora of information as well as delightful, witchy illustrations that any pagan would love.
• ELEMENTAL EVOCATION OIL •
ITEM 2: ELEMENTAL OIL..........$12.00
• WHAT: Custom Made Crystal and Herb Infused Elemental Evocation Oil
• 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 fragrant oil blend is infused with crystals and herbs for use in spellwork and ritual with the specific intent of working with the five elements.
BREAKDOWN
This custom made ritual oil by Light of Anjou is just absolutely divine. Elemental Evocation Oil was crafted from botanically infused oils to hold the balance of the five elements in perfect suspension. Meadowsweet (Air), Yarrow (Water), Sage (Earth), Cinnamon (Fire), and Mugwort (Spirit) infused coconut oil make up the base while pure essential oils of lavender, ylang ylang, rose, cardamom, litsea, cedar wood, and frankincense create a scent trail through the elements.
This ritual blend is complemented by a quartz tumble, a rosebud, a calendula petal, lavender buds, and pure gold leaf floating in the oil. Perfect for balancing or calling on the elements, this wand can be used on your pulse points, as a ritual perfume, or as an aromatherapy wand.
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...
• ELEMENTAL CHARGING PLATE •
ITEM 3: CHARGING PLATE.........$17.95
• WHAT: Hand Crafted Elemental Ritual Charging Plate
• WHO MAKES IT?: Alaska Laser Maid
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available via custom request at Alaska Laser Maid or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This charging plate will help assist to imbue specific elemental energies to any item or tool you place on it.
EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "SABBATBOX"
Use the code above at Alaska Laser Maid and receive 15% OFF your next purchase!
BREAKDOWN
One of the items that we just knew that needed to be included within this special box of elemental magick was a charging plate. For many of those who practice the craft, it is common for people to spiritually or ritually “charge” spell supplies, ritual tools, or magickal components prior to incorporating these items into our practices. In a nutshell, it is believed that when we “charge” an item, we are giving it purpose--essentially “breathing life” into the item. A charging plate in and of itself acts a s afocal point where you are able to direct your intent and energy into the item(s) you wish to charge.
Each charging plate included in the box contains each of the four main alchelmical symbols that represent Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, along with a circle and intersecting lines and center point to represent the fifth element of spirit of “aether”. The circle and its points also represent the fluid connections between the elements as well. Each charging plate is custom made from red cedarwood specially for Sabbat Box by Alaska Laser Maid.
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Located in Thorne Bay, Alaska on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska Laser Maid is a one woman shop specializing in laser cutting and engraving boxes, creating custom esoteric and divination tools (runes and things), using locally harvested, locally milled red and yellow cedar.
Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
• ELEMENTAL SPELL CANDLES •
ITEM 4: SPELL CANDLES..........$15.00
• WHAT: Hand Crafted & Anointed Beeswax Elemental Spell Candle Set
• 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 colorful candle set is a great way to represent the four cardinal elements in magickal working or ritual; they also make a great way to mark off the four quarters of a magickal ritual circle.
BREAKDOWN
These beautifully handcrafted spell candles by Lailoken’s Awen will perfectly complement your next spell or ritual, by marking and illuminating the four “quarters” of your sacred space. They can also be used on elemental altars, or burned when working with specific elemental beings or energies. Each elemental beeswax spell candle is anointed withe the appropriate corresponding elemental anointing oil and are charged during the proper astrological timing.
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Founded by Shawn and located in Thunder Bay Canada, Lailoken’s Awen creates and sells unique ritual oils, spell candles, incense, ritual sprays, and more!
• ELEMENTAL CRYSTAL SET •
ITEM 5: CRYSTAL SET.........$16.95
• WHAT: Elemental Crystal Set
• WHO MAKES IT?: Sourced via Eclectic Artisans
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This beautiful crystal set is a solid way to mark or represent the four cardinal elements for any spell or ritual work.
BREAKDOWN
These hand carved and hand painted elemental crystal kits make for a versatile little set that you can include into your practice in many ways. Use these stones in combination with charging plates to add their corresponding energies; use them to mark the quarters in your sacred space; or use them separately when working with one specific element at a time.
The stones included:
- Earth: Black Agate
- Air: Clear Quartz
- Fire: Red Jasper
- Water: Lapis Lazuli or Sodalite
• PENTACLE PARCHMENTS •
ITEM 6: PARCHMENT...............$1.95
• WHAT: The Pentagram & Elements 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 detailed parchment provides a clear reference to the pentagram and its many iterations, as well as the elements represented through them.
BREAKDOWN
At the heart of Wicca and within the craft lies one of the most beloved and cherished symbols, The Pentacle. The pentacle holds a variety of meaning and purpose to different people, but within the craft particular, the pentacle is a symbol that is representative of the elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit. Within this detailed parchment you will discover the connection between the pentacle and the elements, as well as different ways of invoking and banishing. Use your parchment as a reference when working magick or place within your book of shadows.
• 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 Ostara Sabbat Boxes. Each Ostara 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. 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 Purple tissue paper is made from 100% recycled paper and is recyclable. The 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 Ostara Sabbat Box, as well as costs for shipping and packaging, you are saving over $38.00. 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.
OSTARA SABBAT BOX PRICE BREAKDOWN
• Total MSRP of items inside: $74.80.
• Total Savings on this box: $28.85
• Total Shipping Savings: $9.50
• Grand Total In Savings: $38.35
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 •
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
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - ALASKA LASER MAID •
COMPANY: ALASKA LASER MAID
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Located in Thorne Bay, Alaska on Prince of Wales Island, Alaska Laser Maid is a one woman shop specializing in laser cutting and engraving boxes, creating custom esoteric and divination tools (runes and things), using locally harvested, locally milled red and yellow cedar. Deborah Ross, the owner and laser artist, is known for her beautiful wooden rune sets, Ogham sets, tarot boxes, divination tools, keepsakes and more.
Once a part time employee at "Alaska Laser Craft," Deb learned everything she could from the owner. Fast forward a few years later and she ended up buying his business from him to run for herself.
Equipped with a 30 watt laser, Deborah is able to pretty much engrave any design into wood (as well as other materials). Her preferred material of choice is wood. All of the wood used in her designs is sourced from a local, family run wood mill. She primarily uses cedar, which she sands herself.
If you are looking for a unique gift, a gorgeous rune set, a stunning tarot box, or if you are looking for something custom like an elemental charging board, Alaska Laser Maid will get the job done, and it will be done so quite beautifully.
- WEBSITE: http://www.alaskalasermaid.etsy.com
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FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaLaserMaid/
~ SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE COUPON: "SABBATBOX"
Use during checkout at Alaska Laser Maid to receive 15% off your purchase.
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - LAILOKEN'S AWEN •
COMPANY: LAILOKEN'S AWEN
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Located in Thunder Bay, Canada, Lailoken's Awen was founded by Shawn Hebert. Shawn has been a practicing Druid and Wiccan for over 25 years, and is also a practitioner of the Golden Dawn system of magic. In his professional life he is a clinical aromatherapist and herbalist.
His introduction to the use of essential oils and herbs came with his first tentative steps on his Pagan path. He learned of their energetic properties and associations, and how to incorporate them into ritual and spell work. Ten years ago he began his education in aromatherapy and herbalism, and has studied extensively over the years not only their therapeutic properties, but also their energetic properties. As well as compounding blends based on their energetic properties, Lailoken takes the creation process one step further and utilizes the energies of the universe around us by creating each product on the appropriate day, during the appropriate hour, and even during the proper phase of the Moon and time of the year. This allows him to create the most potent, energetic products he can offer to you.
- WEBSITE: http://lailokensawen.storenvy.com
- TWITTER PAGE: https://www.twitter.com/LailokensAwen
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lailokens_awen/
- FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/LailokensAwen
- WHOLESALE INFO: http://www.lailokensawen.com
• TIME •
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 OSTARA SABBAT BOX UNBOXING VIDEO •
Don't forget to share your unboxing videos with us for Ostara here
• OTHER RESOURCES RELATING TO YOUR BOX •
OSTARA INFORMATION, LORE AND MORE!
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 Ostara!
Blessed Be,
Llyfr & Hugh
Founders of Sabbat Box
- Aeden B
- Tags: Elemental Magick Members Only Ostara Ostara Box Spring Equinox Vernal Equinox
Ostara 2018 Sabbat Box Theme Release • Elemental Magick 0
• OSTARA SABBAT BOX - ELEMENTAL MAGICK •
Are you ready for spring? ~ Boxes are scheduled to ship March 9
This point in the year starts to bring warmer temperatures, new flowers, and--for some--the last melting of this past winter’s snow. During this time, some of us think about planting a vegetable garden or trying some new landscaping, which can not only make our homes more beautiful, but give us a great excuse to get out of the house we were trapped in all winter and enjoy the warm air and sunshine.
Our ancestors, however, had a more practical reason to start working as the days started to lengthen: they understood the significance of this time as an indicator for how the rest of the year would go through the summer and into the fall. A successful crop planting during this window of time in the Wheel of the Year meant the difference between a bounty and a struggle. The basic building blocks of life (and survival) were re-emerging and it was up to them to recognize those elements and use them to reach their goals.
Ostara, which is all about growth, fertility, and increase, is a celebration of this time of life and its gifts. When we consider our own goals in life as the year goes on, we too must recognize this window of time as an opportunity to take the steps toward a year of increase and abundance.
For this year’s Ostara Sabbat Box, we are curating a box that brings together this important time in the life cycle of our environment and the basic elements that even our earliest ancestors recognized were important for survival. Earth for planting, water for irrigation, air for pollination, and fire (the sun) for growth and increase...while we have a more complex understanding of what constitutes scientific elements, these basic four cardinal elements are also part of the foundation behind our magick and our magickal pursuits. It is with the elements that we connect with and correspond to in order to draw up our power to manifest a specific outcome. Just like the nature of spring, the elements combine together to bring about life, and in magick, the elements combine together to bring about change and power.
We are very much looking forward to sharing with you this special box of elemental magick for Ostara, with hopes of you finding a deeper connection to the elements themselves, while further connecting with each of their specific properties on both a magickal and mundane level.
- Llyfr Glas
- Tags: Elemental Magick Ostara Ostara Box Sabbat Box Theme Spring Equinox Vernal Equinox
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 •
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.
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
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.
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 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 •
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
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• 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."
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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
• 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/
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• TIME •
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
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Imbolc 2018 Sabbat Box Theme Release • At Winter's End 0
• 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.
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.
- Llyfr Glas
- Tags: At Winter's End Brigid's Day Candlemas Imbolc Imbolc Box Sabbat Box Theme
