Sabbat Series Yule
The Sabbat series was originally commissioned by a pagan client and became a celebrated series after exhibiting on two occassions. The Series has proved Popular as individual or series poster reproductions
Yule June 21st/June 22nd in southern Hemisphere
It is the Winter Solstice, the longest night and shortest day. It is the birthday of the new Sun King, the "Son of God". On this darkest of nights, the Goddess becomes the Great Mother and once again gives birth. The longest night of the winter, 'the dark night of our souls', th birth of the the Light of the World, the Coel Coeth.
It is a Lesser Sabbat or Lower Holiday in the modern Pagan calendar, one of the four quarter-days of the year, but a very important one.
The Holly King battles the Oak King in a fight to the death. The Holly King can be associated with many aspects of God. The year that has passed, death. In the battle, the Holly King loses to the Oak King. Who represents the new year,The newborn aspect of God.
It is a time for each witch to put to rest the old lessons, battles and issues that need to be released. To let go of those things that hold you back and move on into the new year with a fresh view and perspective. It is a continuation of the introspection which you began during Samhain.
Celebration of the Goddess Tri.
Celebrating with gifts brought to you by family and friends. Gifts of spiritual growth and understanding. The Oak King is born, We too are reborn with new spirit,We honour this. Many believe this is where the exchange of gifts at Christmas originated from. Decorating the Yule tree and placing presents under it to be opened on Yule, is actually a very pagan event.
