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It is the wise Witch who celebrates on the Sabbats and Esbats, for these are times of real as well as
symbolic power. Honouring them in some fashion is an integral part of Witchcraft.
Samhain - Oct. 31 (eve), Nov. 1
All Saints Day - November 1
All Souls (Mexico) - November 2
Old November Eve (Scotland) - Nov. 10
Martinmas - November 11
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Moon sign: Leo (Oct.31, Nov.1)
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Bibliography
(1)"Power of the Witch" By Laurie Cabot and
(2)"To Ride A Silver Broomstick" By Silver RavenWolf
Curtin, J.(ed.), Hero Tales Of Ireland*
Ellis, P.E.,A Dictionary of Irish Mythology
Farrar, J., & Farrar, S.,A Witches' Bible Compleat
MacCrossan, T., The Sacred Cauldron
Rees, A., & Rees, B., Celtic Heritage*
Rhys, J., Hibbert Lectures (1886)*
Rolleston, T.W., Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race*
New Millenium Farmer's 1999 Almanac
1T.W. Rolleston, Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race (London, UK: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd.,
1927), pp. 110-111.
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RECIPE - Soul Cakes
On All Souls' Day, 1st November, the dead are remembered and children would go 'a-souling', singing
"A soul-cake, a soul-cake, please, good missus, a soul-cake. One for Peter, one for Paul, three for Him
who saved us all". They would receive in return, a cake marked with a cross.
Makes 24
Butter - 175g (6 oz), softened
Caster sugar - 175g (6 oz)
Egg yolks - 3
Plain flour - 450g (1 lb)
Salt - pinch
Ground mixed spice - 1 tsp, or ground allspice
Currants - 75g (3 oz)
Warm milk - a little
METHOD
1. Set the oven to 180 ºC / 350 ºF / Gas 4.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a bowl until fluffy, then beat in the egg yolks. Sift together the
flour, salt and spice and fold into the egg mixture with the currants, adding sufficient milk to form a soft
dough.
3. Divide into pieces and form into flat cakes, marking each with a cross. Place on a greased baking
sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden.
4. If desired a few threads of saffron can be soaked in the warm milk, straining it before use.
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CD REVIEW : Bardic Tales from the Mabinogion
by Hughin the Bard
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