![]() ![]() Host a party to get to know your neighbors. Getting to know your neighbors is falling out of popularity, but our agricultural ancestors understood the importance of these relationships. Instead of dwelling on the loss of summer activity, look forward to cozy nights and cold-weather meals. On the Autumn Equinox, we embrace the coming darkness and acknowledge that it’s natural and necessary. Keep the list somewhere you can see it, and add to it when you feel compelled to.Įven though darkness is not always appealing or comforting, light cannot exist without it. Sit down and write down the things you’re thankful for, big or small. Take time to feel the impermanence of life. The light-dark equilibrium of the Autumn Equinox is short and fleeting. And if you’re into it, you can hold your own Mabon Apple Harvest Rite. Cut them in half and admire the natural star inside. And if you want to go a step further to purify and cleanse your space, try a ritual smudging with herbs and incense.Īpples hold significance in many faiths - they’re a symbol of the divine, and their trees repsesent wisdom and guidance. Look at your house to-do list and knock out any needed repairs or projects you’ve been putting off. ![]() Throw or give away anything you don’t need. Give your house a “fall cleaning” so you don’t mind spending more time inside as the weather cools. This “altar” can be anywhere - your dining table, hearth or dresser.īring balance and harmony to your property to prepare for the next season. Light a candle and meditate on the abundance you have in your life. Focus on the Mabon colors: red, orange, maroon, brown and gold. ![]() We give thanks for the summer and pay tribute to the winter ahead.īring balance to your space by creating an altar with beautiful Fall things: apples, pine cones, acorns, leaves, pomegranate, squash and root vegetables. We celebrate the gifts of the earth, but accept the soil is dying. This balance of night and day also represents a balance of light and darkness: Food is plentiful, but the crops are browning. It’s a time of of gratitude and of giving - we reflect on the successes of the previous year and recognize the need to share our “harvest” during the coming winter months. It’s a time to rest and enjoy the fruits of our labor - whether it’s working at a desk, raising a family or maintaining a garden. It coincides with the Autumn Equinox, the time when night and day stand equal it is a time to honor a moment of balance and express gratitude for the fruits of the earth. The pagan holiday of “Mabon” is a harvest festival - the second of three. ![]()
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