Autumn Equinox
As we head into the darker half of the year, Mabon is an excellent time of reflection for what you have accomplished in your life. What is working? What is not working? Are you where you want to be, or does something in your life need to change? The equinox is an excellent time for working magic pertaining to harmony and balance. Such magic may include protection, abundance, prosperity and self-improvement. By choosing to be grateful for the things that you have instead of regretful for the things you do not, you are able to be reborn into a higher state of consciousness.
This is a time of thanksgiving for the abundant harvest, so take some time to cultivate a spirit of gratitude. Be grateful for the things that you have instead of regretful for the things you do not. Mabon is an excellent time for reflection, magic, and gratitude. What will you do with this time?
As the autumnal equinox arrives, it brings with it a time of balance and harmony. This is a time to give thanks for all that we have been given, and to contemplate our place in the world.
There are many symbols that can be used to represent this time of year. Colored leaves, wreaths made with autumn flowers, corn, maize, pine cones, vines, and acorns are all symbols of the second harvest. Scales, the imbas or awen, and doves are symbols of balance and harmony. The Goddess in her Crone aspect can also be represented by icons such as wolves and birds of prey like the eagle, the hawk, and the owl.
Take some time to reflect on what this time of year means to you. What are you grateful for? What inward journeys will you take during this time?
Seasonal Deities
Mabon is the celebration of the Golden Child, who is honored in various forms at this time of year. This God goes by many names, including the Green Man, or the Holly King, or Cernunnos, or Lugh, or the Lord of the Wild Hunt.
Autumn Equinox Common Traditions
Mabon is a time of thanksgiving, when we reflect on the harvest and give thanks for the abundance we have been given. It is a time to celebrate the second harvest, when fruits and vegetables are at their peak. Corn bread, apple cider, and other traditional Mabon fare are enjoyed during this time, as well as root vegetables, wines, and wild game. As we enjoy our feast, we take the time to contemplate how to bring balance to our own lives.
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