Juanita is a woman who is believed to have a deep connection with the spiritual realm and is skilled in the practice of witchcraft. Her knowledge and abilities in this field have been passed down through generations of her family, making her a respected figure in her community. Witchcraft, often misunderstood and misrepresented, is an ancient practice that involves tapping into supernatural forces and energies to manifest desired outcomes or to gain insight into the future. Despite its controversial nature, Juanita has managed to establish herself as a trusted and knowledgeable practitioner. Juanita possesses a vast knowledge of herbs, potions, and spells, which she believes can bring positive changes into people's lives. She is known to offer remedies and solutions for various problems, ranging from love and relationships to health and spiritual well-being.
Trees would be left outside for the time being but were still decorated with hanging bells, chimes and ‘clooties’. Beautiful wreaths of grape vines, ivy, and autumn leaves would be attached to doors. In Cornwall, Elder leaves were incorporated for protection, with Rowan wreaths placed over the doorways to cattle pens to keep them safe through winter.
But there are those such as Arwen, Welsh God of stags, dogs, and hunting or Cernunnos, the horned Celtic God of hunting, fertility and wild things, wwhoseimportance increased at this time, particularly before people had livestock to sustain them through winter. What the Welsh God of mythology has to do with the autumnal equinox isn t clear, especially when we consider that the holiday in question wasn t even recognised as a pagan-Celtic celebration by the Welsh.
She is known to offer remedies and solutions for various problems, ranging from love and relationships to health and spiritual well-being. Many individuals seek her guidance and assistance when facing challenges or seeking answers to life's questions. What sets Juanita apart is her ability to sense and understand the spiritual energies around her.
Mabon: The pagan festival that marks the autumn equinox
As with all things that claim to be pagan, separating fact from myth can be problematic, largely because the pagans didn’t write anything down. Our understanding of ancient practices was born largely from conjecture. These myths were treated to a degree of re-invention during the Age of Enlightenment and were romanticised by the Victorians. However, in the case of Mabon, it’s noted (even by even staunch pagans/neo-pagans) that the word wasn’t applied to the autumnal equinox until the 1970s. And besides, Mabon is the God of Welsh mythology.
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What the Welsh God of mythology has to do with the autumnal equinox isn’t clear, especially when we consider that the holiday in question wasn’t even recognised as a pagan-Celtic celebration by the Welsh. However, it is now, though a purely pagan/neo-pagan holiday, and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats celebrated during the year. Mabon occurs between the 21st and 24th of September, the exact opposite of the Vernal Equinox, to mark the beginning of spring, though in Wiccan parlance it’s better known as Ostara. The pagan, eight-spoked, wheel of the year denotes winter (Yule), spring (Ostara), summer (Litha) and autumn (Mabon), with each season split by what is commonly referred to as ‘cross-quarter days. For example, Mabon is equidistant between the start of ‘Lughnasadh’ on the 1st of August and Samhain on the 1st of November.
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While ‘Mabon’ and ‘Autumn Equinox’ have been conflated to create an event without any solid provenance, both elements are authentic in their own right. Mabon derives from the Mabinogion (pronounced Mabin-OGion), a collection of 14th-century stories written in Middle Welsh. The Mabinogion was compiled from texts found in two late-medieval manuscripts. The Red Book of Hergest and The White Book of Rhydderch, that date from the eleventh and the fourteenth centuries. These texts were edited and translated by antiquarians, William Pughe and Lady Charlotte Guest in the early 19th century. However, if the contents may be subject to the fashionable whims of the day, the gist of the narrative prose that defines the publication is genuine.
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5 pagan traditions for celebrating the autumn equinox
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Similarly, harvest festivals have always been celebrated in some form or another throughout history. It was customary to use the early/mid-September harvest (full) moon to gather as many of the few remaining crops before the autumnal rains made the task increasingly more arduous. And after the grain, fruit and crops have been safely stored away, why not celebrate the fact that you have a chance of making it through winter with, at the very least, the odd bonfire and a merry tune?
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Over the years these celebrations have been variously ritualised, for example, one of the (many) traditions associated with pagan-Celtic harvest festivals involves dressing the last remaining corn sheaf in fine clothes before releasing the spirit of the corn by setting the effigy alight. But it would seem that Mabon celebrations are more subtle, symbolised by the horn of plenty (the cornucopia) and the humble apple.
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The Cornucopia acts as a metaphor for a healthy harvest, while its shape imbues the fundamental characteristics of male and female. The Apple symbolises the fruit of the harvest for one fairly obvious reason (it’s in season) but above and beyond that it’s believed to represent healing, renewal, regeneration, and even immortality, with one little trick up its sleeve.
Cut an apple width way and it reveals a little pentagram. The pentagram represents the elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water and Spirit on each of its five points. It makes a perfect motif on the Mabon altar, alongside other seasonal fruits, to celebrate the gifts from the earth and give hope to the dark months ahead.
But! Before you cut the apple in half, how about a round of apple magic, one of the ‘traditional’ games played during Mabon.
The name Mabon comes from the Welsh God, who was the son of the Earth Mother Goddess. However, there is evidence that the name was adopted in the 1970s, and the holiday was not originally a Celtic celebration.
She claims that she can communicate with spirits and tap into the collective consciousness to gain valuable insight and guidance. This connection enables her to provide personalized advice and assistance to those who seek her help. Juanita's expertise in witchcraft extends beyond personal matters. She is also known for performing rituals and ceremonies for the benefit of the community as a whole. These rituals aim to bring harmony, protection, and abundance to those who participate. It is important to note that Juanita's practice of witchcraft is not associated with evil or harmful intentions. Instead, she believes in using her knowledge and abilities for the greater good, helping others find peace, happiness, and fulfillment. Her practice is deeply rooted in ancient traditions and wisdom passed down through generations. Despite the skepticism and skepticism that witchcraft often faces, Juanita continues to be a respected figure in her community. Many testimonials attest to the positive impact she has had on people's lives, reinforcing the belief in her abilities. In conclusion, Juanita is a skilled practitioner of witchcraft, using her knowledge and abilities to help others find solutions, guidance, and peace in their lives. Her deep connection with the spiritual realm and her commitment to the greater good make her a highly regarded figure in her community..
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