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


2019 Imbolc Sabbat Box - Spirit's Replenishment - Subscription Box For Pagans

Hail and Welcome, Sabbat Box Members and Friends!

The modern spiritual observation of the 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 for the growth and improvement they seek over the coming year. 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. By starting the year with a focus on purification and clearing of the old, we lay the groundwork that we need in order to aid us in manifesting the future we desire...in a symbolic, physical, and spiritual manner.

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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 •


      2019 Imbolc Sabbat Box - A Witch Subscription Box Delivered Prior To Each Sabbat

      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
      • Energy clearing
      • Ritual/spiritual cleansing
      • Consecration and healing work
      • Crystal magick
      • Help with banishing and protective work before rites

      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 forward-facing position towards what’s to come. This year's box was curated with this in mind, and with the intent to help assist with replenishing one's spirit as we tread closer towards the spring and into the new year. 


      • TRIPLE MOON ALTAR BELL KIT •


      Triple Moon Altar Bell Kit With Info Card and Satin Bag - By Sabbat Box

      ITEM 1: TRIPLE MOON ALTAR BELL.................$19.95
      • WHAT:
      Triple Moon Altar Bell Kit with Info/Chant Card and Silken Bag
      • WHO MAKES IT?:
      Sourced via Azure Green / Produced by Sabbat Box
      • WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Exclusive at The Sabbat Box Store
      • WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: A classic in any witch’s repertoire, this beautiful bell is a treat of sight and sound.


      BREAKDOWN

      One of the more commonly recognized tools within the craft (and Wicca particularly) is the altar bell. With its ties to purification and clearing one’s space, we thought it would make a perfect addition to this year’s Imbolc Sabbat Box. This gorgeous brass bell is decorated with symbols that represent both feminine and masculine aspects of the divine. It contains triple moons (signifying the Goddess in all her aspects), and fixed atop its handle is a horizontal crescent moon (symbolic of the horns of the God). Many practitioners use bells to signify or mark particular moments within ritual or spellwork, such as the opening and closing of the circle, calling the four quarters, or to chime the moment of exercised intent. This bell can be used for such or as an all-around tool to bring higher vibrational energy within your sacred space to purify and banish negativity. A soft chime of a bell can be used to cleanse an area where you may not want or cannot use smoke or smudge. A harder tolling can represent the high vibration energy necessary for banishment. A bell is also considered to be a correspondence of the element of air, and can mark this element on a Wiccan altar.   



      Triple Moon Altar Bell Wiccan Altar Bell Set By Sabbat Box
      Triple Moon Altar bell Set With Info Card + Bag

       


      • QUARTZ CRYSTAL TOWER SET •


      Quartz Crystal Tower Set With Info Card and Bag By Sabbat Box

      ITEM 2: QUARTZ TOWER SET..........$19.99
      • WHAT:
       Clear Quartz Crystal Tower Set w/info card and bag
      • WHO MAKES IT?: 
      Sourced from Eclectic Artisans/Produced by Sabbat Box
      • WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available exclusively at the Sabbat Box Store
      • WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: These stunning clear quartz towers are a great focal point and energetic symbol for your altar or sacred space.


      BREAKDOWN
      For a box dedicated to purification and spiritual replenishment, we thought it would be a nice idea to include another popular altar fixture to add within our members’ spiritual toolbox: the quartz tower. Clear quartz, unsurprisingly, corresponds to clarity, both in energy and communication. While quartz crystal itself is generally seen as a stone of universal intention (as it is the culmination of all the colors of the rainbow like a prism, which many believe includes all aspects of all other stones), it also brings its specific significance of transparency and purity with its translucent brilliance. In the form of a tower, it stands in for both masculine or phallic energies and is honorarium to the divine (as it points “upward”), as well as a striking illustration of a sword cutting air or division of space. Many crystal workers and practitioners recognize the energy-attracting power of the tower shape as a source of strength, stability, and power. These stunning towers are a perfect addition to any altar or sacred space, and can be used as a focal point for higher energy work and divination. 



      Clear Quartz Crystal Towers With info Cards and Bags By Sabbat Box
      Clear Quartz Crystal Towers

       


      • SACRED ALTAR WASH •


      Sacred Altar Was By Earthen Alchemy - Sabbat Box

      ITEM 3: ALTAR WASH..........$12.95
      • WHAT: 
      Hand Crafted Sacred Altar Wash - Consecration and Cleansing Spray
      • WHO MAKES IT?:
      Earthen Alchemy
      • WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Earthen Alchemy or the Sabbat Box Store
      • WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This purifying cleansing spray is a great way to prepare your altar for magickal workings or spells.


      BREAKDOWN

      Spring cleaning goes hand in hand with Imbolc, and what better to include in a purification themed Sabbat Box than an item to help cleanse your sacred space! Earthen Alchemy’s Sacred Altar Wash is a complex blend of herbs and oils that can be used to not only cleanse your altar or space spiritually, but is great to use as a literal cleaner (just be sure to test surface before use). This purifying blend of sweetgrass hydrosol (herbal solution) contains palo santo for energy clearing, white fir, juniper berry, and cypress essential oils for purification and protection, providing a fresh, clear space for your magickal workings.  



      Sacred Altar Was By Earthen Alchemy - Featured Inside the 2019 Imbolc Sabbat Box
      Sacred Altar Wash


      ABOUT THE VENDOR:
      Earthen Alchemy is an old world esoteric apothecary specializing in spiritually crafted ritual supplies such as ritual oils, baths, wild crafted ointments and balms, herbal tinctures, skin care and more! All of their herbs are hand foraged and organically grown in the Canadian Boreal Forest, and are vegan and cruelty free.

      Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
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      • RENEWAL IMBOLC RITUAL/BODY OIL •


      Renewal Ritual and Body oil By Spirit Element

      ITEM 4: RITUAL AND BODY OIL.........$12.95
      • WHAT:
       Hand Crafted Renewal Imbolc Body and Ritual Oil
      • WHO MAKES IT?: Spirit Element
      • WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Spirit Element or The Sabbat Box Store
      • WHY WOULD I WANT IT?:  A versatile, vegan friendly oil that can be used ritually or mundanely.


      BREAKDOWN

      Renewal ritual and body oil is specially crafted to hold the peaceful yet hopeful energy of the sabbat, Imbolc. It reminds us that all darkness is followed by light, all sadness evertually turns to joy, and that death provides the pathway for rebirth. It features a multi-note blend of lavender, sandalwood, palo santo, and a touch of fennel to inspire peace, to awaken the mind, and to bring renewal to the spirit. It’s not just for working with the Imbolc season. It is an inspired blend that will invigorate you throughout the year and particularly after traumatic and trying times. Renewal can be used in place of your traditional body moisturizer or massage oil but also makes an excellent addition to ritual candles and tools.



      Renewal Imbolc Ritual and Body Oil by Spirit Element - Sabbat Box
      Renewal Imbolc Ritual Oil


      ABOUT THE VENDOR:

      Located in California, Spirit Element is a ritual apothecary that is more than just another online store, it is lifestyle brand. Aside from ritual supplies and magickal self care products, Spirit Element is also a lifestyle blog and a teaching website offering tools and resources for spiritual wellness.

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

       


      • AURA BALM •


      White Sage Purification Balm By Light of Anjou

      ITEM 5: HANDMADE AURA OINTMENT.................$10.00
      • WHAT: 
      Anjou’s White Sage Aura Ointment for Spiritual Protection
      • WHO MAKES IT?: 
      Light of Anjou
      • WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Light of Anjou and the Sabbat Box Store
      • WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This quality crafted and convenient sized balm can be used for ritual anointing for purification.


      BREAKDOWN
       
      Our aura is an energy field that surrounds us. It is the first thing that others pick up on when coming into contact with us and it is also very sensitive to surrounding energies, helping to guide our intuition. It is important that our aura be free flowing and protected in order for us to maintain clarity, in both magickal and mundane settings. To help assist with both purifying and protecting our aura, we included this potent Aura Ointment by Light of Anjou in this Imbolc’s Sabbat Box. Use this balm prior to spellwork or ritual as a way to purify the aura and protect it from negativity and ill intent. This anointing balm is versatile enough to be used on the body and can be used on objects you wish to purify and protect.

       
      White Sage Aura Ointment By Light of Anjou
      Purification Aura Balm

      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...


      • ANCIENT ELEMENTS STICK INCENSE •


      Ancient Element Stick Incense By Sun's Eye

      ITEM 6: PURIFYING STICK INCENSE..........$4.95
      • WHAT:
       A variety of Hand Crafted Masala Style Ancient Elements Stick Incense
      • WHO MAKES IT?: 
      Sun’s Eye
      • WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at the Sabbat Box Store
      • WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: These traditionally hand crafted stick incense are made with high quality, fair trade components and are the newest line of products by Sun's Eye. 


      BREAKDOWN

      Sun’s Eye’s new Ancient Elements incense collection just came out, and contains 12 different hand crafted incense. We opted to include one of 4 of the 12 varieties in each Sabbat Box to aid with purification and cleansing one’s space (sandalwood, jasmine, dragon’s blood, and frankincense). They’re each made using the “masala tradition” which consists of grinding and mixing powdered herbs, resins, and oils together to form a dough, and then are hand rolled onto the bamboo and coated in aromatic wood powder. Which variety speaks to you? Which variety is your favorite? As with all items by Sun's Eye, these incense are of exceptional quality, and will quickly become your favorite incense to use for ritual or meditation. 

      Ancient Element Stick Incense By Sun's Eye
      Ancient Elements Stick Incense

        


      • PACKING & SHIPPING •


      2019 Imbolc Sabbat Box - Spirit's Replenishment - Subscription Box For Pagans

      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. 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 magickal 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 tissue paper inside 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, woman owned company. 

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

      • SABBAT BOX SAVINGS & COUPONS •


      2019 Imbolc Sabbat Box Savings

      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 $40.00. 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: $77.79 

      • Total Savings on this box: $31.84 
      • Total Shipping Savings: $9.50 
      • Grand Total In Savings: $41.34 

      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.


      2019 Imbolc Sabbat Box Featured Vendors

      • SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - SPIRIT ELEMENT •


      Spirit Element Ritual Apothecary

      COMPANY: SPIRIT ELEMENT

      ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Spirit Element, (previously known as Moon Phase Collective), is an online ritual apothecary located in California. The vision for Spirit Element is to provide the knowledge, tools, and encouragement to discover the presence of spirit within yourself and your environment. The element of spirit is present within all things. It’s in the clothes you wear, the foods you eat, the people you meet, and everything you see. It doesn’t matter if it’s processed by man or processed by nature. It is all born from something that comes from the natural world.

      Spirit Element is more than a brand; it’s a lifestyle. Spirit Element helps you learn to sense and understand your unique energy and the energy surrounding you. Elements of shamanism, witchcraft, metaphysically, astrology, tarot, and several more of the world’s energetic practices are combined to create a brand that focuses on a holistic approach to spiritual, and therefore, physical well-being. Think of it as Feng-shui for your entire life.  

      SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "CANDLEMAS"
      Use the code above at SPIRIT ELEMENT and receive 20% OFF your next purchase!

         



        • 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.

         


         


        • SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - EARTHEN ALCHEMY •


        Earthen Alchemy Esoteric Apothecary

        COMPANY: EARTHEN ALCHEMY

        ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Earthen Alchemy is an Esoteric Apothecary that specializes in wellness for your mind body and soul. Their offerings are created with intent by an Alberta, Canada based Aromatherapist, Herbalist and Hedge Witch. They feature wildcrafted herbs and locally sourced ingredients and are inspired by the Boreal forest, pagan folklore and the greater beyond. Their offerings include apothecary goods such as lunar phase soaks and ritual oils, planetary oil blends, Deity inspired aura sprays, anointing oils, herbal tinctures, spell and craft tools, wildcrafted natural body care and more.  

           



          • TIME •


          2019 Imbolc Sabbat Box Theme - Spirit's Replenishment

          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 2019 IMBOLC SABBAT BOX UNBOXING VIDEO •


          2019 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 History and Lore: Article
              • Brigid The Goddess of Imbolc: Article
              • Traditions associated with Imbolc: Article
              • The Magickal Foods Of Imbolc: Article
              • More Imbolc Kitchen Witchery: Articles

          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




          Imbolc 2019

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

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          • 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.”


          Februarius, the Greeks and It's Historical significance 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




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


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          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 •


            Imbolc Sabbat Box - Sabbat Box a Subscription Box Service for Witches, Wiccans and Pagans

            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 to 2019 - Sabbat Box
            The Witches' Almanac Spring 2018-2019

             


            • BRIGHID'S FIRE SMUDGE SPRAY   •


            Brighid's Fire Smudge Spray By Light of Anjou

            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
            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 •


            Purity Spell Candles By the Witchy Mommy - Sabbat Box

            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

             

            Purity Spell Candles By The Witchy Mommy
            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 •


            Clarity Crystal Soap By Frequency

            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.

             

            Clarity Crystal Soap By Frequency
            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 •


            Handmade 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's Crosses

             


            • BRIGID PRAYER PARCHMENT •


            Brigid Prayer Parchment - Book of Shadows Page

            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 •


            2018 Imbolc Sabbat Box - Candlemas Sabbat Box

            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 •


            Imbolc Sabbat Box Savings

            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.


            Imbolc Sabbat Box Featured Vendors

            • 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.

            ~ 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.🖤

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            • SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - THE WITCHY MOMMY •


            The Witchy Mommy Shop

            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 blendsanimal 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!

             



            • SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - FREQUENCY •


            Frequency Spray - Yule Sabbat Box

            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.

            ~ 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

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            • 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 •



            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


            Blessed Imbolc From Sabbat Box

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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 BoxAcross 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.

            2018 Imbolc Sabbat Box

             


            • DISCOVER THE 2018 IMBOLC SABBAT BOX HERE •

            Discover the 2018 Imbolc Sabbat Box Here

             

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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.

            • As some of you may know, as of now 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.

              • 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 •


              Purification Ritual Baths By The Sacred Well

              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 •


              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. 


              • PACKING & SHIPPING •


              Earth Reawakened Imbolc Sabbat Box 2017

              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/Candlemas 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. The cost to ship boxes is roughly $8.50. With that being said, 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.

              BOXES: Your boxes where made from high quality corrugated paper and are 100% recyclable. 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 100% 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 cream colored filler inside each box is made from scraps of recycled colored crinkle paper and is biodegradable.

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

              • SABBAT BOX SAVINGS & COUPONS •


              Imbolc Sabbat Box Savings

              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 $19.00. 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: $51.35 

              • Total Savings on this box: $11.40 
              • Total Shipping Savings: $8.50 
              • Grand Total In Savings: $19.90 

              Our members helped to support 5 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 - LAILOKEN'S AWEN •


              Lailoken's Awen Metaphysical Shop

              • COMPANY: LAILOKEN'S AWEN
              • ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Lailoken has been a practicing Druid and Wiccan for over 25 years, as well as being 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. Nine 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://www.lailokensawen.com
              • TWITTER PAGE:
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              • FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/LailokensAwenMagic


              • SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - THE SACRED WELL •


              The Sacred Well Metaphysical Shop

              • COMPANY: THE SACRED WELL
              • ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: The Sacred Well has two brick and mortar stores, one metaphysical store in Oakland California, the other in Portland. The Sacred Well has been serving their local community since 2007. The Sacred Well was founded by Yeshe Matthews and Astro Berry. 

              Yeshe Matthews, sometimes known as Rabbit, is an ordained high priestess, pilgrim, and mystic who follows where the muse calls her on a lifelong journey of learning. She shares what she learns via writingsclassesceremonies, and consultations. Part historian, part inventor, part oracle, she helps people mindfully articulate their vital roles in our co-creative, collaborative reality. 


              Barry Perlman (astrobarry) is an intuitive astrologer, writer, artist, and mystic who’s been counseling clients worldwide for more than a decade. Since 2002, he’s offered his astrological wisdom on his website (http://www.astrobarry.com) where thousands of visitors enjoy his weekly “horoscopes that keep it real” and other writings. Barry has spoken and taught on astrological topics for the California Institute for Integral Studies, the San Francisco Astrological Society, National Council for Geocosmic Research, and the first-ever Queer Astrology Conferences.

              • WEBSITE: http://www.sacredwell.com
              • TWITTER PAGE: https://twitter.com/sacredwell
              • INSTAGRAM PAGE: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredwell/
              • FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/sacredwellbayarea


              • TIME •


              2017 Imbolc Sabbat Box Theme - Earth Reawakened Sabbat Box Theme For Imbolc 2017

              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 2017 IMBOLC SABBAT BOX UNBOXING VIDEO •


              Official Imbolc Sabbat Box Unboxing Video for 2017

              • OTHER RESOURCES RELATING TO YOUR BOX •


              IMBOLC 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 happy Imbolc! May your new year be prosperous and full of light!

              Blessed Be,
              Llyfr & Hugh
              Founders of Sabbat Box

              Brighid's Wheel

              Imbolc 2017 Sabbat Box Theme Release • Earth Reawakened 0

              2017 Imbolc-Candlemas Sabbat Box Theme Release


              • EARTH REAWAKEND •


              Imbolc Sabbat Box Theme Release - Earth Reawakened The Goddess, dormant since Her Cronehood at Yule, reawakens at Imbolc as the pure Maiden, the “first” aspect of Her triple manifestation. Because She waxes and wanes like our moon, the Goddess waxes at this time, her renewed fertility about to blossom, soon to become one with the God at Beltane. She has shaken off the old, and prepares for the new.

              Imbolc is a time to reawaken. Like the earth itself, it is a time to prepare ourselves, to make ready for the spring and summer ahead. Part of that preparation involves rituals of purification and renewal while looking forward to the brighter days and months ahead on the Wheel of the Year.

              The light of the sun is beginning to return, the days lengthening now, and the light and energy of growth and increase is making its way into our lives. We are anticipating the things to come, the eventual harvesting of the seeds we sow at this time of year. Hopefully we learn and grow along with the length of days, positivity and light following us as we move forward.

              We have selected items for 2017’s Imbolc Sabbat Box with these aspects in mind. Purification and reawakening, celebration of the Maiden Goddess and sparking magical inspiration toward the coming season are just some of the aspects of the items we are including in this year's Imbolc Sabbat Box. We hope you find what we are offering helpful and meaningful to your Imbolc observance this year.

              2017 Imbolc/Candlemas Sabbat Boxes are scheduled to ship out 1/25/17.

              LOOKING FOR MORE INSPIRATION TO HELP CELEBRATE IMBOLC?
              • Check out our previous Imbolc Sabbat Box products shipped to our customers.
              • Check out our previous Sabbat Box blog articles from Imbolc here
              • Purchase your copy of Imbolc Rituals Recipes and Lore by Carl Neal.

              Diana Leaving Her Bath, by François Boucher, 1742. Public domain
              Painting: Diane Sortant du Bain (“Diana Leaving Her Bath”) by François Boucher, 1742. Public domain.


              • Discover the 2017 Imbolc Sabbat Box Here •


              Discover the 2017 Imbolc Sabbat Box Here