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Next Sabbat - Mabon - September 20-23
Also Known as: The Autumn Equinox, Harvest Home, Michaelmas
Celebrated on or around: September 20-23
Mabon is the second harvest festival in the Wheel of the Year, following Lughnassadh and preceding Samhain. Like Ostara, or the Spring Equinox, it marks the balance point of light and dark as the days grow shorter and the nights gain length. Hence, it too is a festival of balance, but one which focuses more on introspection regarding the past year, and what one intends to "harvest" from those seeds of activity sown at Ostara
Mabon also marks the final death of the Vegetation God. The spirit of the corn was often thought to leap from sheaf to sheaf, escaping the sickles of the harvesters, until one single sheaf was left standing. This sheaf was treated with great respect, left until ritually cut and carried in to preside over the feasting, often tied into human form and dressed. The sheaf was then either burned (potentially serving as the origin of the wicker man tradition), or kept until the planting season of the next year, where it was buried in the field as insurance that fertility and growth would also return.
Mabon is the Pagan equivalent of Thanksgiving, and is usually marked by large feasts, preserving, and canning. The modern term "Mabon" is derived from a Welsh god called Mabon ap Modron, " the son of the mother" the Son of Light who in the Mabinogion was captured at three days old, then rescued from imprisonment as an adult by Arthur and his men (as told in "Kilhwch and Olwen (or Twrch Trwyth)"). The concept of the newness of life incubating before being released is an important one on the eve of winter: although we currently gather the fruits of our labours, a season of quiet and dormancy is necessary before the cycle can begin once again.
Concepts: balance, bringing loose ends together; celebrating the bounty of the fields; mourning the death of the Vegetation God; preparing for long winter months; the weaving of corn dollies
Colors: brown, burgundy, gold, maroon, orange, purple, red, russet, scarlet.
Gemstones: carnelian, chrysophase, lapis lazuli, sapphire, turquoise, yellow agates.
Decorations: acorns, apples, dried seeds, dried flowers, dried leaves, gourds, grains, grapes, horns of plenty, Indian (Sqwa) corn, pine cones, pomegranates, vine wreaths.
Deities: Bona, Dea, Epona, The Green Man, Hermes, Kore, Mabon, Modron, Morgan, The Muses, Demeter, Persephone, Pamona, Sky Father, Thoth, Thor
Foods & Offerings: apples, baked squash, beer, cider, dried fruits and beans, breads, grains (oats, barley, wheat), seeds and nuts, pomegranates, pumpkins, wine, potatoes, carrots and onions.
Herbs: cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh, pine, pumpkin, sage
Scents: cinnamon, myrrh, pumpkin, sage, pine
Mabon Spells: equality, groundings, harmony, prosperity, security, celebration of the second harvest with ritual sprinkling of leaves, protection, prosperity, and self-confidence. Also rituals of harmony and balance of the Mysteries.
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Mabon herbal resin incense - use this incense to celebrate the energy of the harvest and to bring in the energy of reaping what you sew. This herbal resin is excellent for manifesting your desires as well as to give thanks to the god and goddess for their bounty. |
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Mystical Bath Crystals Inner Balance Bath Crystals Prosperity Mystical Bath Crystals Protection Mystical Bath Crystals |
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Apple
Incense Sticks Frankincense Resin Incense Frankincense Myrrh Incense Sticks Myrrh Resin Incense Pine Incense |
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Oil Frankincense Fragrance Oil Mabon Magickal Oil Myrrh Fragrance Oil Persephone Magickal Oil Pine Oil Sage Oil Thor Magickal Oil Thoth Magickal Oil |
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Money
Drawing Talisman kit Protection Talisman kit Ultimate Money Drawing Spellkit
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Autumn
Equinox: The Enchantment of Mabon by Kristen Madden As the leaves explode in a riot of fiery hues and the crisp fall days grow shorter, we celebrate the Autumn Equinox. At this time of equal day and night, we give thanks for the harvest that will sustain us though the dark winter months. We reflect on all that the waning year has brought us, so we may choose wisely those seeds we wish to sow in the new year. This book includes history and mythology associated with this special time of balance, and a cornucopia of ideas for celebrating the Autumn Equinox. Includes recipes, myth, lore, cultural variations. |
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The Seasons of Life: Beltane to Mabon - Lore, Rituals, Activities, and
Symbols The stories of the Sabbats help us to reconnect with our lore and bring new meaning and twists to our current practices, in a variety of ways. Celebrating the Seasons of Life gives us the history of each holiday and explains its place in modern life. Through it, you can discover a variety of rituals that are ideal for covens, solitaries, and Wiccan families-including special sections on what children of various ages are ready to learn about these holidays:Beltane (May 1st), Litha (June 21st), Lammas (August 1st), Mabon (September 21st). |
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Mysteries
of Demeter: Rebirth of the Pagan Way by Jennifer Reif A practical manual for experiencing the rites and mysteries of Demeter and Persephone. Reif provides a great deal of historical information to lay the groundwork for the Demetrian Wheel of the Year. Like the Celtic Wheel of the Year, Demetrian Paganism contains a cycle of seasonal rituals where the Holy Mother and Daughter are the focus, leading us to the centre of the mysteries which teach us that Earth and all life are sacred. Rituals, prayers, chants and recipes are all included. |
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Spells For Abundance Take charge of your finances the Silver way! Now one of the most famous Witches in the world today shows you how to get the upper hand on your cash flow with techniques personally designed and tested by the author herself. An abundance of spells can aid you in everything from winning a court case to getting creditors off your back. |
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Thor
Stone Finish End Thor, a Norse God, created thunder by striking his great hammer Mjollner. He protected the house of the Gods and humankind. The runes around the base are an invocation of Thor's protection and read; Thor's thunder strike and hallowed hold us with Mjollner's might. The scene on the back depicts a battle between Thor and Ior, the World Serpent. An ox head was used as bait, and the struggle became so intense that Thor's feet crashed through the bottom of the boat and he used the seabed for support. Measures 8 inch high, 2 3/4 inch wide, 3 1/4 inch depth |
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Moon - Drawing Down The Moon Candle Blend of Sandalwood/Amber. Color - Harvest Gold. Abundance, Wealth, Prosperity The Harvest Moon shares with you the abundance of the universe. Bask in her overflowing prosperity, allowing wealth beyond your wildest dreams to manifest into your reality. Be aware of all opportunities that may arise, for she works in surprising ways. Candle Size 2 inch x 7 inch Pillar - 50 Hours - Cotton Wick - Fits Perfectly in 7 Day Glass
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