Eight Sabbats for Witches: And Rites for Birth, Marriage and Death

by Janet Farrar and Stewart Farrar

Book Overview

Presents the detailed and dramatic rituals for each of the eight Sabbats - the seasonal ceremonies and festivals intimately linked with the waxing and waning rhythms of the natural year. Using their... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0919345263
• ISBN13: 9780919345263
• Release Date: May 1988
• Publisher: Phoenix Publishing (WA)
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

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Best Book on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year !

I live as a Druid and not really as a Wiccan.I am not a fan of the Farrer's books,yet this one is different.I was impressed by their keen understanding of the Wiccan holy-days and nature-sabbats.For two neo-pagans,like the Farrers,who have studied years of Pagan-Gardineren,this is an accurate look at the modern celebrations of the four seasons and four mezzo-seasons.-What i disagree with the Farrers mostly on, is their philosophical topic of combining Christianity with Paganism.(Not mentioned ,but implied in their other writings.)To me,it's like mixing oil and water,in a jar.When watching the jar being shaken,it appears to have gelled.But,when the agitation stops,it's clear that they are two distinct elements,that can not be combined.This book is hard-cover,and not a flimsy paperback! It has that classy British tone and not a base attitude about it.Glossary included.

A Classic Wiccan Work

This book was one of the earliest books on the Wiccan religion. It is full of great historical details and excellent explanations of the Sabbaths. I admire the Farrar's lineage tradition and am glad that it has been recorded for all time as an important part of Wiccan history. My copy was published in 1985 and still maintains its proud place on my bookshelf. Don't look for a quick fix spellbook here. This is about the myth of the God and Goddess and their 'dance' through the Wheel of the Year seasonal holy days. A very special book. Highly recommended!

Are you interested in the Old Ways, then Buy it.

This book is not as easy to read as others. The Farrar's in this book have a tendency to ramble a bit, and the continuous use of references throughout the pages make it difficult to follow at times, however.......This is an excellent book, make no mistake about it. From the opening ritual, the great rite, the closing ritual, and all the sabbats, this book makes for some fascinating and informative reading.I've got pages ear marked all through the book. So, the bottom line here is simple, if your interested in the Old Ways, and you want guidence on rituals and the sabbats...then buy this book, you won't be dissapointed. A personal note to the Farrar's, another masterpiece, I thank you very much...Blessed Be.

The most important book a Witch can have (besides their BOS)

Quite simply, this is the best book on the eight sabbats available for purchase today. Their scholarship is deep, their spiritual sense insightful, and their wording is quite powerful. Along with the added bonus of rites for birth, marriage, and death, as well as casting and banishing rituals for the circle, this book is fantastic! If you can only buy ONE Witchcraft book this year, make it this one!!!