Wicca is a modern pagan religion that celebrates different seasons and cycles of the year, including an important harvest celebration. This harvest celebration is known as Mabon, which falls around September 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and March 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. Mabon is a time to give thanks for the bountiful harvest and to reflect on the balance between light and darkness as the days become shorter and the nights longer. It is a time to honor and appreciate the fruits of the earth, as well as to recognize the cycles of life and death. During the Wicca harvest celebration of Mabon, many Wiccans gather together in groups or covens to perform rituals and ceremonies. These rituals often involve offering thanks to the gods and goddesses of the harvest, as well as to the earth itself for its abundance.
These rituals often involve offering thanks to the gods and goddesses of the harvest, as well as to the earth itself for its abundance. One common practice during Mabon is the creation of an altar or sacred space adorned with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other symbols of the harvest. This altar serves as a focal point for the rituals and is often used to offer blessings and gratitude.
On the Banks of the Ouvèze River III Print
I’d like to invite you to take a walk with me along the banks of the Ouvèze river in spring. The trees are bursting forth with new life in wonderful vibrant greens. On previous days, it has rained and the river is now swollen and full, but on this beautiful evening, limpid and oh so quiet. The setting sun’s light is filtering through the foliage in dapples and sunbursts. The trees stand in blue violet shadows. And, in the dark recesses of the river’s bend, golden beams of sunlight stand out against the darkness. The reflection of undergrowth and trees in the water mingle with the filtered light. The undulating water creates wonderful fractured abstract shapes and then, when the water stills, it reforms a world mirrored. These parts of the river are magical, overgrown and sheltered. The greens, deep and rich. They seem to take us into a void. This sight drew me to make the painting. This Acrylic on canvas is ready to hang. Framing is not required. All my paintings are varnished to add a protective coat against dust. Only the highest quality archival fine art grade acrylic paint is used on the surface gessoed and prepared by myself. Packing: all work is packed professionally using protective compressed foam boards 2 cm deep so that your painting arrives safely. Thank you for taking the time to look at my work. A statement on why I make Art: How can I make tangible on a paint surface a world that is full of magic and poetry? My finished pieces do not mirror a subject matter but are a representation of emotions felt in a specific time or place. Often the fleeting effect of a particular light and colour in nature are held somewhere in my visual memory. At some point, this takes centre stage on the painting I am working on. It may appear during the process of creation without an obvious connection to the subject matter at hand and yet, it adds another dimension, a particular atmosphere. These processes are ways and means by which I express my connection to nature in all its richness and variety. I moved from Ireland to France to create a new body of work with the regular discipline of painting small oil studies on panel. These inform larger landscapes, still lifes and abstract works. I hold a Bachelor Degree in Fine Art (BFA). My work is in collections in France, the USA, Great Britain and Ireland. Education. Fine Art Degree in Painting. 1987-1989 Foundation Art course - Birmingham Polytechnic- Distinction 1989 - 1992 Cheltenham College of Art.- 2:1 with first in Art History with commendation
In addition to the rituals, Mabon is also a time for feasting and sharing food with loved ones. Many Wiccans believe that sharing a meal together strengthens the bonds of community and helps to cultivate a sense of gratitude and abundance. Overall, the Wicca harvest celebration of Mabon is a time to honor the cycles of nature and to give thanks for the abundance of the harvest. It is a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration, as Wiccans come together to recognize and appreciate the gifts of the earth..
Reviews for "Wicca Harvest Celebrations: Finding Balance and Harmony in Nature"
1. Samantha - 1 star
I was so disappointed with the "Wicca harvest celebration" event. It felt like a cheap attempt to cash in on Wicca culture without any understanding or respect for the traditions. The organizers clearly had no knowledge of the history or significance behind these celebrations. The rituals felt forced and inauthentic, and the whole event seemed more like a mockery than a genuine celebration. I would not recommend it to anyone who is looking for an authentic Wicca experience.
2. John - 2 stars
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3. Emma - 2 stars
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4. Robert - 1 star
I was highly disappointed with the "Wicca harvest celebration" event. It completely misrepresented Wicca culture and failed to provide any substantial knowledge about the practices and beliefs. The event felt more like a circus than a spiritual gathering, with over-the-top costumes and theatrics that overshadowed any genuine spiritual aspect. The whole experience felt like a cheap cash grab, taking advantage of people's curiosity without offering any true understanding. I strongly advise against attending this event if you are seeking an authentic Wicca experience.