Mabon is a witchcraft celebration that marks the autumnal equinox. It is a time when the day and night are of equal length, symbolizing balance. The main idea of Mabon is to honor the harvest and the abundance that the earth provides. During Mabon, witches and pagans gather to give thanks for the fruits of the earth and to prepare for the coming winter. It is a time of reflection and gratitude, as well as a time to let go of things that no longer serve us. One common practice during Mabon is the making of corn dollies.
One common practice during Mabon is the making of corn dollies. These are small figures made from corn husks, representing the harvest and fertility. They are often placed on the altar or hung in the home as a symbol of abundance.
Ways to celebrate Mabon
Mabon is rolling around and for those of you who are having a hard time thinking of what to do, I did a lot of thinking and I compiled a list of what I'll be doing.
#1. Setting up your autumn altar. It's hard not to do it early, since I love doing it, but I'm currently getting items for my autumn altar to prepare for Mabon. If you've never done this, it's rather fun and I really encourage you to change your altar depending on the seasons. It's good for connecting us to nature and the world around us.
#2. Apple doll making. Apple dolls are skinned apples that have been carved into the shape of a face, and you allow them to dry, which wrinkles them and makes a face that looks old, like an elderly person. They're soaked in lemon-salt water, so they have strong protective properties, and for those of you who have a Yule tree, make the Mabon apple dolls into ornaments for your tree! It's so much fun to make them, and so easy, just look up a tutorial or ask me in the comments, I'll gladly explain as in depth as you'd like.
#3. Baked Apples. Baked apples are another apple recipe, and I had a blast making these last year. They're just cored apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and other ingredients stuffed inside (Roasted walnuts and cranberries are popular add ins). I associate them with abundance, because cinnamon is such a prominent ingredient. They're fun to make, and I wrap them with pie crust.
#4. Connect with your ancestors. For me this means taking a nature walk, making baked apples (my great grandmother's specialty), baking bread, and spending time by my favorite river. The river reminds me of time passing, with water smoothed rocks to collect and shells by the sandy shore of the water, it all just brings me to a place where my ancestors are. No matter what that is for you, connecting to your ancestors is easier in the autumn and it's a good time to go back to your roots.
#5. Make an abundance spell. For me, this spell will take the form of an enchanted bracelet. Mabon is a celebration of the harvest, and since most of us don't have a harvest to collect, we can draw in abundance during this symbolic time.
I hope this helps your celebration, for me I'll be joining Mabon with celebrating my witchcraft anniversary, so I couldn't include everything I'm doing, but I intended for this to be a building stone for you to try to add to. Have a nice day, peace and blessings!
This is also a wonderful time of year to focus your energies inward towards personal growth and manifestation. So, to start off the season, this post includes 42 Mabon activities that are accessible, fun, and honour well this special change of season to help make your day a festive one. Pick one, two or twenty-five, whatever works!
Another important ritual during Mabon is the apple harvest. Apples are associated with the goddess and are considered a sacred fruit. They are often used in spells and rituals to promote healing, love, and abundance. During Mabon, witches also celebrate the balance between light and dark. As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, it is a time to embrace the darkness and the quiet introspection it brings. This is a time to honor the shadow self, to reflect on our own darkness, and to find balance within ourselves. Overall, Mabon is a time of gratitude, reflection, and balance. It is an opportunity for witches and pagans to connect with nature, honor the harvest, and prepare for the coming winter..
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