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Mabon, the Autumn Equinox

The leaves begin to turn from green to brilliant reds and yellows, animals start to migrate, and the harvest is underway by the time of the autumn equinox. Celebrate Mabon on September 21 with rituals, mythology, craft projects, and magic!
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.
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.
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.

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