The fall equinox is an important event in the Wiccan tradition. It marks a time of balance and transition as the day and night are of equal length. This usually occurs around September 21st. In Wicca, the fall equinox, also known as Mabon, is a time to celebrate the harvest and give thanks for the abundance of the earth. It is a time of gratitude and reflection, as well as a time to honor the cycle of life and death. During the fall equinox, Wiccans often hold rituals and ceremonies to connect with nature and express their appreciation for the Earth's bounties.
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As the Wheel of the year comes to an end, Mabon is a good time to set intentions that involve decrease and reduction such as ending bad relationships, unhealthy habits or self destructive beliefs. Named after the ancient Welsh hero named Mabon ap Modron , which means Son of Mother, Mabon is the second of three harvest festivals that take place in the Wheel of the Year Lughnasadh is the first and Samhain is the third.
During the fall equinox, Wiccans often hold rituals and ceremonies to connect with nature and express their appreciation for the Earth's bounties. These rituals may involve offerings of food and drink, as well as prayers and meditation. The fall equinox is also seen as a time to prepare for the coming winter months.
The Origins and Practices of Mabon
Mabon is a pagan holiday, and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats celebrated during the year. Mabon celebrates the autumnal equinox. In the northern hemisphere, this September 23 rd will be the autumnal equinox. However, the southern hemisphere already celebrated Mabon on March 20, when the Northern hemisphere celebrated Ostara. It also celebrates the mid-harvest festival (also known as the second harvest).
Many civilizations have celebrated a harvest festival around the equinox. In the 1700s, the Bavarians (part of present day Germany) began a festival that starts in the last week of September. They called this festival Oktoberfest. The festival had lots of feasting and celebrating. Oktoberfest is still celebrated in Bavaria today.
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Many cultures see the second harvest (after the first harvest Lammas) and equinox as a time for giving thanks. This time of year is when farmers know how well their summer crops did, and how well fed their animals have become. This determines whether you and your family would have enough food for the winter. That is why people used to give thanks around this time, thanks for their crops, and animals, and food. The original American Thanksgiving was celebrated on October 3, which makes more sense with harvest times. By the end of November, there’s not that much left to harvest.
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.
To celebrate this holiday, pagans might pick apples. Apples are a common symbol of the second harvest. They may use the apples in an apple harvest ritual that thanks the gods for the bountiful harvest. Others might perform a ritual to restore balance and harmony to their lives, as this holiday celebrates a day with equal light and day. Another common ritual is to set up an altar with symbols of the season, such as apples, grapes, and other seasonal harvests. Any sabbat would not be complete without a feast for family and friends.
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Indeed, the Greek goddess Demeter is much more closely associated with the Autumn harvest, as it was her grief at losing her daughter that turned the earth from lush abundance to barren cold.
It is a time to store food and supplies, as well as to plan for the colder season ahead. Wiccans may also use this time to reflect on their personal goals and intentions for the coming months. In addition to the practical preparations, the fall equinox is a time to honor the spiritual aspects of the season. Wiccans may use this time to meditate on themes such as balance, transformation, and letting go. It is a time to release any negativity or baggage from the past and embrace the new possibilities that lie ahead. Overall, the fall equinox is a significant time in the Wiccan calendar. It is a time to celebrate the abundance of the Earth, express gratitude, and prepare for the changing seasons. It is a time of balance and reflection, as well as a time to connect with the natural world and appreciate its many gifts..
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