Pagan Sabbats, also known as Wiccan Sabbats, are seasonal celebrations observed by practitioners of modern Pagan and Wiccan traditions. These Sabbats mark the changing of the seasons and are often based on the agricultural cycle. In 2023, there will be eight Sabbats celebrated throughout the year. The first Sabbat in 2023 is Imbolc, which falls on February 2nd. Imbolc represents the awakening of the earth after winter and the beginning of spring. It is a time for purification and planting seeds, both literally and metaphorically.
Another great card guessing trick. Put this one together with the others and suddenly your little one has a whole entire magic act to show off come the holidays.
You may love putting on a show for your children, but if they re curious about black hats and white rabbits, then you might want to start teaching them some magic tricks for kids as in, tricks they can perform themselves, for you, their loyal audience. Like many of the tricks on this list, the magical magnetic pencil has a few different versions, but the two shown in the video above are the easiest to learn the second on requires a second pencil, preferably not sharpened, and a watch or bracelet.
It is a time for purification and planting seeds, both literally and metaphorically. The next Sabbat is Ostara, occurring on March 20th. Ostara celebrates the spring equinox when day and night are in balance.
Stupid Terminal Tricks: The Dancing ASCII Party Parrot
Want to horse around in the Terminal? If you have already finished watching Star Wars in ASCII from the command line, you have Rickrolled the Terminal dozens of times, and you’re done watching The Matrix style scrolling screens of text gibberish, and the scrolling screens of poop emoji is no longer cutting the mustard, perhaps it’s time to see a dancing color-cycling ASCII party parrot at the command line.
Oh yes, with a simple command string you will have an ASCII art party parrot bobbing its head in your Terminal window. Are you excited yet? Of course you are!
There isn’t much rocket science or complexity to this one, so you can put down your extra cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and enjoy the magic.
To see the goofy command line parrot, all you need to do is launch the Terminal application (found within your /Applications/Utilities/ directory), then type the following command string:
Hit the Return key and in just a moment you will be enjoying an endlessly dancing party parrot.
When you have finished enjoying your ASCII head bobbing parrot, hit Control+C to stop the dance.
If you’re wondering how this works, it uses the curl command to stream the ASCII from the server ‘parrot.live’ (who runs parrot.live is anyones guess, but presumably they are an ASCII parrot enthusiast), you can break the magic by scrolling up the Terminal window and you’ll see its just a ton of text that is scrolling down the window, thereby giving the illusion it’s a dancing bobbing parrot head.
Here’s what this little gem looks like in animated GIF format:
Is this useful? Is this the most important thing you will see this day, year, decade? Is this the secret of the universe? Is a party parrot dancing in ASCII art at your Terminal the purpose of it all? Who knows? But it’s goofy, and sometimes goofy is just plain fun.
This little trick was found on Twitter from @darksim905, though it looks like this is the original Github source, and apparently there’s an entire “cultofthepartyparrot.com” for anyone interested in taking this to some other level.
It’s Friday, can you tell?
Alright, now that you’re hooked on ASCII parrots, you can have a little fun and create ASCII art banners yourself, watch movies in ASCII art with VLC, or indulge yourself in learning some other command line tricks and topics.
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This Sabbat represents fertility, growth, and renewal. It is a time for honoring the reawakening of nature and embracing new beginnings. Beltane is the third Sabbat of the year and takes place on May 1st. Beltane is a celebration of the height of spring and the fertility of the earth. It is a time for joyful rituals, dancing around the Maypole, and kindling the sacred bonfire. Beltane also marks the union between the God and the Goddess. Following Beltane is Litha, which occurs on June 21st, the summer solstice. Litha is the longest day of the year when the sun is at its peak. This Sabbat celebrates the abundance of the earth, the power of the sun, and the fullness of life. It is a time of gratitude and feasting. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is the fifth Sabbat and is celebrated on August 1st. Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season and the first signs of autumn. It is a time for giving thanks for the harvest, making offerings to the earth, and preserving the bounty for the coming winter. Mabon, the autumn equinox, occurs on September 23rd. Mabon is a time of balance when day and night are equal. This Sabbat emphasizes gratitude for the fruits of the harvest and the importance of inner reflection. It is a time for seeking harmony and harmony within oneself. Samhain, perhaps the most well-known Sabbat, takes place on October 31st. Samhain is the witch's New Year and represents the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is a time when the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds is thinnest, making it ideal for honoring ancestors and performing divination rituals. The final Sabbat of 2023 is Yule, occurring on December 21st, the winter solstice. Yule celebrates the rebirth of the sun and the return of longer days. It is a time for lighting candles, exchanging gifts, and celebrating with loved ones. Yule represents hope and renewal in the midst of the dark winter months. In summary, the Pagan Sabbats of 2023 represent the cycles of nature and the changing seasons. These celebrations hold deep spiritual significance for practitioners and offer opportunities for reflection, gratitude, and connection with the earth and divine energies..
Reviews for "Pagan Sabbats and the Art of Divination in 2023"
- Rebecca - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with "Pagan sabats 2023". The book lacked depth and substance. The rituals and practices described felt superficial and didn't provide any meaningful insight or guidance. The author also failed to provide any historical context or background information, which left me feeling disconnected and unable to fully understand the significance of the sabats. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone looking for an in-depth exploration of Paganism.
- David - 1 star
"Pagan sabats 2023" was a complete waste of my time and money. The content was extremely basic and didn't offer anything new or original. The author seemed more focused on promoting their personal beliefs rather than providing useful information for readers. Additionally, the formatting and editing of the book were subpar, with numerous errors and inconsistencies throughout. Save yourself the trouble and look for a different resource if you're interested in learning about Pagan sabats.
- Sarah - 2 stars
As someone who has been practicing Paganism for several years, I was excited to dive into "Pagan sabats 2023". However, I found the book to be quite disappointing. The information provided was extremely surface-level and lacked any real depth or practical advice. The author also seemed to have a narrow perspective on Paganism, only discussing their personal beliefs and practices instead of providing a broader overview of different traditions and customs. I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a comprehensive guide on Pagan sabats.