MABON

(September 21)

Mabon is the Autumn Equinox, is the completion of the harvest begun at Lughnasadh. Once again day and night are equal, as the God prepares to leave His physical body and begin his journey towards rebirth of the Goddess. Nature declines, draws back it's bounty, readying for winter and its time to rest. The Goddess nods in the weakening Sun, and feels the presence of the God as He wanes and awaits his rebirth.
This sabbat is the best time of the year for outward turning magic, that which draws from forces and affect forces which lie outside of ourselves. Spells which turn upon inner forces and mostly affect ourselves become increasingly important as the dark half of the year grows in power. Rituals for protection, prosperity, security, self-confidence, harmony and balance are appropriate during this time.

ACTIVITIES:
Hay rides!
Gathering dried herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods
Host or attend a wine-tasting party
Gather and display fallen leaves, pine cones & acorns in baskets
Honoring the dead by adorning burial sites with leaves and dried herbs
Give thanks to God(dess) for the harvest
Evaluate the past year, and identify what to harvest and what to plow under
Identify and cut away outworn habits and emotional baggage that are holding you down
Donate or volunteer to help those less fortunate

HERBS:
Sage, Pine, Myrrh, Hazel, Aspen, Ivy, Cedar, Hops, Tobacco, Mums, Morning Glories, Asters, Honeysuckle, Marigold, Milkweed, Apple Blossom, Patchouli

FOODS:
Cornbread, Beans, Squash, Pomegranates, Roasted Goose, Apples, Carrots, Breads, Potatoes, Onions, Corn

COLORS:
Orange, Red, Yellow, Brown, Auburn, Maroon, Violet

STONES:
Amethyst, yellow Topaz, Sapphire, Lapis lazuli, yellow Agate

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