Omni:What are the Esbats?
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Satanism
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What are the Esbats?
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Basic Guidelines for Satanic Covens
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JoS Clergy
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https://satanisgod.org/www.angelfire.com/empire/serpentis666/Covens666.html
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The Esbat:
Ideally, the coven should meet during the cycle of the full moon [Esbat]. The reason for this is that during the full Moon, astral energies are more favorable for success in workings. The Moon rules the female side of the soul, which provides the energy necessary to any working. The full Moon amplifies this.
Satanic Sabbats and Esbats
Author
JoS Clergy
URL
https://satanisgod.org/www.angelfire.com/empire/serpentis666/Sabbats.html
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Regular coven meetings are Esbats. Rituals, magick, and learning/study as a group are performed during these meetings. Esbats are the days during a full moon cycle. The reason for meeting and performing workings during the full moon is that the powers of the female side of the soul are much stronger during this time. The female side of the soul is the side that gives the raw power. The male side of the soul is the logical side and directs the energies of the female side to manifest in reality. The full moon gives power to any magickal workings performed during that time. Every coven should meet at least once a month, during the cycle of the full moon. Given there are 13 lunations a year, there should be at least 13 meetings a year.
At Esbats, any work that needs to be done, how it will be done and any planning for the following Esbat is discussed. The coven will discuss what work [magick] is to be done and exactly how it is to be done. The entire group should then meditate on the whole picture of what is to be done. Each and every member should have a clear picture in his/her mind of the planned working and end resul