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Mabon (September 21st) |
The autumnal equinox is the second point during the year at which the powers of the Goddess and God are balanced. Night equals day. From here on, darkness becomes dominant and the Earth less bountiful. The sun God is preparing for his death and the goddess is lamenting the loss of her consort.
Some people liken Mabon to Thanksgiving, and in many ways this comparison is accurate. It is festival, celebrating the harvest of food for the winter. Witches give thanks to the God and Goddess on this day for providing sustenance. The year's first harvest has always been very important to those who rely on the land. They take stock of what their efforts have produced during the summer and prepare for the winter ahead. Likewise, all Pagans should look at Mabon as a time to take stock of what their efforts have produced over the past year. How have we improved the world? How have we improved ourselves? Mabon is a time for celebrating our accomplishments and preparing for future challenges.
Celebration Suggestions
- Have a huge feast to celebrate the harvest and appreciate it's value.
- Get together with friends and family to remember everything that you've done over the summer.
- Mabon is also known as the second wine harvest. It is an excellent time for wine making.
- Perform magick focused on balance, protection, prosperity, self-confidence and security.
- Offer libations to trees. Offerings of fertilizer, herbs and wines are appropriate.
- Walk in the woods to reflect on the changes to come as the God becomes tired and the Earth less abundant.
Mabon Correspondences
| Colours | Red, Gold, Orange, Yellow, Purple |
| Stones | Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Agate, Sapphire, Carnelian |
| Plants | All those harvested at Mabon, Pinecones, Acorn, Honeysuckle |
| Herbs | Rose, Sage, Myrrh, Benzoin |
| Incense and Oil | Black Pepper, Patchouli, Sage, Straw, Hay, Apple Blossom |
