Mabon ~ September 23rd Full Moon on the 26th
Mabon ~ reaping what you’ve sewn
Mabon ~ Waning Moon ~ Crone
Air ~ Mabon & Samhain
*Sabbats recognize, honor & celebrate the current state of nature
~Rituals have an environmentally-conscious focus
Equinoxes ~Tai Chi
Spring & Autumn- fast/cleanse
Reflecting
begin to focus inward
time to take satisfaction in the work of the summer and reap its benefits
~write in garden journal- lessons learned
Considered a time of balance, it is when we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests, whether they be from toiling in our gardens, working at our jobs, raising our families, or just coping with the hussle-bussle of everyday life
seek out that balance and mirror nature, work towards an equilibrium in your life, shed those things that are weighing you down
evaluate the year that has past and decide what you will “harvest” and keep with you, and what it is best to give back to the earth
This is a good season for looking back over your accomplishments of the year, and maybe offering up something in thanks for what you have.
It is the drawing to and of family as we prepare for the winding down of the year
reflection and then relaxation and preparations to enjoy another winter by the hearth
Acting
the finest clothes are worn and the best dishes set out on the table
fall cleaning ~ clean up the yard first
Do what you can to improve your home and prepare for winter. (switch closet too)
Go through your garden, tending it, thanking the plants and flowers for their abundance, harvesting whatever is ready-try collecting seeds of non-hybridized plants for next year
cans, lotto tix & change > savings account
grains, fruit and vegetables predominate, especially corn; cider, roots, apples, nuts, wine
This is the weavers festival, and a braiding of cords are done in the process of casting a spell to add to ones life from what it is, each person weaving unto themselves what they wish
Have a potluck feast with a group of friends and loved ones to celebrate the abundance of the season.
dry leaves
Cook up a Mabon soup with carrots, onions, potatoes, radishes, and/or corn
