Mabon, the Autumn Equinox

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How to Hold a Gratitude Ritual

Are you thankful for the things you have -- both material and spiritual? Want to sit down and count your blessings? Why not perform this simple gratitude rite, in which you can enumerate the things you have that make you feel fortunate?

Hold a Hearth and Home Rite for Mabon

Mabon is a time of balance, and a good time to celebrate the stability of the hearth and home. This ritual is a simple one designed to place a barrier of harmony and protection around your property. You can do this as a family group, as a coven, or even as a solitary.

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All About Mabon, the Autumn Equinox

Looking for info on Mabon, the autumn equinox? You've come to the right place - here's where you'll find Mabon rituals and ceremonies, Mabon folklore and background, as well as some great recipes and craft ideas.

Mabon History: The Second Harvest

As a holiday, the term Mabon is fairly new, but people have celebrated the autumn equinox for centuries. At the time when there is an equal amount of light and dark, we harvest our crops and prepare for winter, all the while giving thanks for that which we have. Learn how this second of the three harvest Sabbats has been celebrated around the world.

Setting Up Your Mabon Altar

The time of the autumn equinox is known as Mabon. This is a day to celebrate the second harvest and the balance between dark and light. Here are some ideas for dressing up your home and sacred space for your Mabon celebrations.

Mabon Altar Gallery

Mabon is a celebration of the second harvest, and we love it when readers share their altar decorations with us! Check out this image gallery to see how other Pagans and Wiccans set up their altar for Mabon, the autumn equinox.

Hold a Mabon Apple Harvest Rite

This rite is designed with solitary Wiccans and Pagans in mind, and uses the apple and its five-pointed star as the focus. Honor the ancient gods at Mabon with this harvest ritual.

Honor the Dark Mother at Mabon

Mabon is a time when the earth is dying a little each day, and as we welcome the harvest, we also realize that the long nights of winter aren't far off. Honor the darker aspects of the Goddess as the autumn equinox arrives.

Mabon Balance Meditation

It's Mabon, which means there are equal amounts of light and darkness. For many of us, fall means a time of harmony and balance, but if you're feeling a little lopsided, this meditation will help get you back on track.

Celebrate the Autumn Full Moon - Group Ceremony

This ritual can be held during any of the Autumn full moon cycles. Celebrate the Corn Moon in September, the Harvest Moon in October, and November's Blood Moon. Although this ceremony is designed for a group, it could easily be adapted for a solitary practitioner.

Mabon Meal Blessings - Prayers for the Autumn Equinox

Need a prayer to bless your Mabon meal? How about one to celebrate the Dark Mother before you dive into your dinner? Try one of these short yet powerful Mabon prayers.

Mabon Celebrations Around the World

The fall equinox, or Mabon, has been observed by many cultures throughout history. Some see it as a season of balance, and others mark it as the time of the second harvest. Here are some of the ways that this mid-autumn Sabbat is celebrated.

Gods of the Vine

When Mabon rolls around, the earth begins to die, and the gods of vegetation and vine are honored. Learn about some of the old customs involving gods of vine, wine, and vegetation!

Michaelmas

In the British Isles, the festival day of Michaelmas is observed on September 29, and still ties into the harvest season. Learn about the significance of this date in rural British communities.

Nutting Day September 14

In England, September 14 is marked as Nutting Day. Learn about this old custom, and why it's so special in rural areas.

Acorns and Oaks

Around Mabon, acorns are dropping from the oak trees everywhere. Find out why this tree -- and its seeds -- are important in Pagan and Wiccan legends.

The Magical Energy of Apples

Apples are often associated with the harvest at Mabon, and have their own unique energy that lends itself well to making magic this time of year.

Scarecrows - Guardians of the Harvest

Few things represent the image of the harvest season as well as the scarecrow. Learn about the history of this long-used harvest helper.

The Symbolism of the Stag

In many Pagan and Wiccan traditions, the stag takes on a level of almost mythical signficance. Find out why this king of the forest -- and his crown of antlers -- appears so often in Pagan and Wiccan ritual symbolism.

Grapevine Legends and Lore

The grapevine has long been associated with magic and fertility. Learn about some of the history behind this harvest crop, and find out why it's so important in so many cultures.