The spell of Buckout Street is a fascinating and eerie legend that has intrigued paranormal enthusiasts for decades. Located in Westchester County, New York, this road has gained a reputation for being haunted and cursed. Many people believe that the street holds a dark energy and supernatural occurrences have been reported by numerous witnesses. One of the most prevalent theories about the curse of Buckout Street is that it originated from the infamous Buckout family. The Buckouts were a wealthy and powerful family who lived on the street in the 17th century. Legend has it that they practiced witchcraft and made a pact with the Devil.
As many witches, Wiccans, and Pagans do celebrate some form of these eight sabbats, however, and they hold a deeply meaningful place in a lot of peoples’ spiritual journeys, it is not surprising that folks are looking for Pagan sabbat book recommendations.
Scores of others do as well and it s no surprise that new witches, as well as those looking to deepen their knowledge of and or connection to their spirituality, are keen to learn about the Pagan sabbats. Embracing a sensitivity we have lost, the Pagan traditions emphasize mystical spirituality, reverence for the feminine principle, and the links between people and the earth.
Legend has it that they practiced witchcraft and made a pact with the Devil. As a result, the area became imbued with a malevolent force that continues to haunt it to this day. There have been countless reports of strange happenings on Buckout Street.
Your Ultimate Guide to Books About the Pagan Sabbats
As a Pagan witch in the public sphere who loves to share her knowledge, ideas, and general musings on a vast array of topics pertaining to my witchy path, it’s no surprise that I receive a ton – and I really do mean a ton – of questions from blog readers and social media followers.
I’m grateful to those who reach out and wish to seek my thoughts on a given subject, and try to reply to as many of the queries I receive as possible.
By far one of the areas that I receive the most questions about is book recommendations.
These inquiries tend, I find, to fall into one of several main topics. Amongst the most common are book recommendations for new witches/Pagans, spellwork, green witchery, kitchen witchery, the history of Paganism (as well as the history of witchcraft), coven work, and the sabbats.
Rare is the week I don’t get at least a few sabbat-related messages. Not all are seeking book recommendations, but a good many are and as a result, I’ve amassed an extensive list of books about the Pagan sabbats.
In a modern-day Neopaganism context, the eight main sabbats that some Pagans, Wiccans, and witches choose to observe are as follows:
Imbolc: On or around February 1 st
Ostara: On or around the Spring Equinox (aka, the Vernal Equinox), which falls between March 19 th and March 21 st
Beltane: On or around May 1 st
Litha: On or around the Summer Solstice, which falls between June 20 th and June 22 nd
Lammas/Lughnasadh: On or around August 1 st
Mabon: On or around the Fall Equinox (aka, the Southward Equinox or September Equinox), which falls between September 21 st and September 24 th
Samhain: On or around October 31 st
Yule: On or around the Winter Solstice, which usually falls on December 21 st or 22 nd
A beautiful image that lays out the eight Pagan sabbats which comprise The Wheel of the Year, along with their placement in relation to the western zodiac system. Image source
Note that these date ranges are for the Western Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere where the seasons are reversed, many chose to celebrate the opposite sabbat. For example, when it’ is Beltane north of the equator, it is Samhain in the southern half of the world and vice versa.
Depending on a person’s particular spiritual path, they may opt to observe other sacred dates as well, such as those pertaining to a particular branch of Paganism (i.e., Hellenistic Paganism or Slavic Paganism), to the traditions of their geographic location, and/or their ancestry.
And of course, some people do not feel drawn to observing some or all of these (or any other) Pagan sabbats, and that is totally okay as well.
As many witches, Wiccans, and Pagans do celebrate some form of these eight sabbats, however, and they hold a deeply meaningful place in a lot of peoples’ spiritual journeys, it is not surprising that folks are looking for Pagan sabbat book recommendations.
Personally – as you may have deducted if you’ve been following this blog and/or my Instagram account for very long – I madly adore and actively celebrate all eight of the Pagan sabbats that comprise The Wheel of The Year.
This facet of Paganism is integral to my practice and has the added bonus of making the year markedly more enjoyable and exciting for me (as a sabbat transpires roughly once every 6 to 8 weeks throughout each year).
I’m definitely a “sabbat witch”, if you will, and love each of these eight sacred days from the bottom of my heart.
Scores of others do as well and it’s no surprise that new witches, as well as those looking to deepen their knowledge of and/or connection to their spirituality, are keen to learn about the Pagan sabbats.
As I know that for every question on a given subject I receive, no doubt many others out there are thinking the same thing but don’t reach out ask, I’ve decided to start turning some of the questions about witchery and Paganism books that I receive into their own dedicated blog posts.
Not only will this hopefully help those searching for suggestions via Google or social media (including Pinterest), but it will allow me to quickly point people who query me about Pagan sabbat books to this very entry.
While I wouldn’t go so far as to claim that the following list encompasses every single book ever written in English about the Pagan sabbats, it is a rather extensive list of the current books on this subject.
No doubt new ones will come along in the future, and there are plenty of books on broader witchcraft and Pagan related topics that cover the sabbats to varying degrees as well (rare is the Paganism or Witchery 101 book, for example, that doesn’t provide at least a cursory overview of the sabbats).
This post houses a very extensive list and I hope that it will provide new and more experienced witches, Wiccans, and Pagans alike with plenty of appealing and informative reading options.
Pull up a cozy seat, a bevy of your choice, and your Amazon or Book Depository wishlist and let’s delve into exploring a broad range of Pagan sabbat books.
(Note: At the time of writing this post, a small number of these books are slated to be released later in 2021 or in 2022. The majority of titles are, however, in publication already.)
Llewellyn’s eight-book series on each of the sabbats
This series sprang to life in the 2010s and instantly became quite the darling of the Pagan sabbat book scene. These titles are jam-packed with tons of great information and useful ideas for celebrating each of the eight respective witch’s sabbats. And, I find, much like potato chips, it is really hard to stop at (buying) just one of these terrific titles.
No doubt new ones will come along in the future, and there are plenty of books on broader witchcraft and Pagan related topics that cover the sabbats to varying degrees as well (rare is the Paganism or Witchery 101 book, for example, that doesn’t provide at least a cursory overview of the sabbats).
Witnesses have claimed to see apparitions, hear disembodied voices, and experience intense feelings of unease while passing through the area. Some have even reported encountering the spirits of the Buckout family themselves. These encounters usually involve eerie encounters with figures dressed in old-fashioned clothing, often followed by a sense of dread and foreboding. Local folklore also tells of a spectral black dog that roams the street at night. Known as the Hellhound of Buckout Street, this creature is said to be a harbinger of death. Those who see it are believed to suffer from a tragedy soon after. This dog is described as having glowing red eyes and emitting an otherworldly aura, instilling fear and trepidation in anyone who crosses its path. Despite the numerous accounts of paranormal activity on Buckout Street, skeptics argue that it is all mere superstition and urban legend. They believe that these stories are fabrications or exaggerations meant to entertain and scare. However, believers in the curse remain convinced that there is something truly supernatural at work on this eerie stretch of road. Whether one believes in the curse of Buckout Street or not, there is no denying the mysterious and haunting atmosphere that pervades the area. The legends and stories surrounding this road have become part of local lore, captivating the imaginations of those who dare to venture down its haunted path. Whether it is a result of a centuries-old curse or simply an accumulation of spooky tales, the spell of Buckout Street continues to cast its eerie allure over all who encounter it..
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