Mabon: Honoring the balance of the Autumn Equinox

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Mabon: The Autumn Equinox

September 22nd, 2024

Festival of the second Harvest,

when day and night are equal

𝓜𝓪𝓫𝓸𝓷 𝓑𝓵𝓮𝓼𝓼𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓼!

or if you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, Ostara Blessings!

Mabon is the Autumn Equinox, a time of equilibrium. Day and night are equal and we start moving away from more light and into the darkness. Mabon usually occurs on or around September 22nd, when the sun reaches 0 degrees of Libra.

While the Spring Equinox manifests the equilibrium before action, the Autumn Equinox represents the relaxation that comes after action. The abundance we’ve created for our self throughout the summer is coming to an end. It’s an opportunity to assess our goals, celebrate our achievements, and prepare for the upcoming winter. As you celebrate the abundance around you, this is also a great time to begin to clear out clutter - emotional, spiritual, and physical - to get ready for the dark time of the year.

As plants wither, their energy goes into the hidden roots and nourishes the Earth, the leaves of trees turn from green to red, brown and gold- symbolic of the sinking as nature prepares for winter. This is a the time of balance between the outer and inner worlds. From now on, we turn towards nurturing our own roots, pondering our inner lives and planning for the long-term. Thoughts can be seeded, gradually growing in the unconscious until they can emerge in the spring.

Honoring the Balance

The two Equinoxes are times of equilibrium. Day and night are equal and the tide of the year flows steadily. Mabon marks the 2nd harvest, and the balance of both light and dark and male and female. It also acknowledges the waning power of the sun; and the coming, once again, of the darkness.

Mabon marks the the last spoke in the the Wheel of the Year. From this day until the Winter Solstice, the Sun King's path arcs downward to the earth.

We celebrate the abundance of the Earth, and we make wine and/or jam from any excess fruit. That way, we can preserve the richness of the fruits of the Earth to give us joy throughout the year.

Stones: clear quartz, amber, peridot, diamond, gold, citrine, yellow topaz, cat's eye, and aventurine

Symbols: cornucopias, apples, maroon and gold items, amber crystals, ivy, sage

Spells: of balance and harmony; and is also a time of change. Protection, wealth and prosperity spells are appropriate as well.

Mabon Rituals

Mabon is also a wonderful time to do magic spells that involve decrease or endings. Do you want to let go of self-destructive beliefs or behaviors? Lost weight? End an unfulfilling relationship? Now is the time to break old habits and patterns that have been limiting you. Anything you wish to eliminate from your life can now be released safely, before the new year begins with Samhain.

Host a dinner party

Feed your eyes, your nose, your mouth, and your soul with the last of summer's bounty. Cook up and share what’s left from your garden.

Visit an orchard

If you don't have a garden, find the nearest orchard, pumpkin patch, or corn maze and make a day of it.

Cleanse your space
Cleanse your space and clear out junk. Get your home organized before the colder months so you can sink into a sanctuary that feels comfortable and cozy.

Honor your darker side
Do shadow work or express your inner shadow artistically. You can do this through journaling or guided meditations.

Decorate your altar for the season
A change of season is always an appropriate excuse to give your altar a facelift. Decorate with flowers that are in season, natural items you find in nature, and the golden colors of fall.

Mabon Simmer Pot

There is nothing quite like the scents of Autumn filling the home. Simmer pots are an efficient and non-toxic way to have your home smelling like autumn and they also have wonderful magical properties attached to them.

suggested ingredients:

-cinnamon sticks

-whole cloves

-sliced apples

-vanilla bean or extract

-star of anise

-cardamom pods

You don't need all of these ingredients to make a simmer pot, a few will do just fine. I usually use cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and apples. Simple! Use whatever amount of each ingredient that feels right, this is your spell.

what to do:

Fill pot with water about 3/4 full.
Add ingredients to the pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, stir the pot clockwise. Unless you are doing a banishing or releasing spell, in that case stir the pot counter clockwise.
Visualize your desired outcome or goal for the magical work you are doing. Are you aiming to create happiness in the home, or more money in your wallet? Whatever it may be focus on what you want the outcome to look like. Continue with the visualization and stirring until it feels right to finish. You’ll know when!
You may recite your goal, a chant, or ritual words while you stir as well. Something pertaining to your desired outcome.
When you finish just remember to not let your pot boil dry. If you want to keep the pot going simply add more water when it gets low.

Wishing you abundance and balance in your everyday life ⚫⚪🍁🧡

Sending love & insight,

Kendra

About the Writer

Kendra is the creator of Luna Lifted, an eclectic witch with a passion for sharing her craft and knowledge of magick with the world. When she's not designing and creating new things for Luna Lifted, you can find her reading a fantasy novel, gardening, gaming, or indulging in a long bath. Kendra resides in Minnesota with her three cats: Tunechi, Rumi, and Marceline.