The fall equinox, also known as Mabon, is an important holiday in the Wiccan tradition. It is one of the eight Sabbats celebrated throughout the year and marks the moment when the day and night are equal in length. During the fall equinox, Wiccans honor the bountiful harvest and express gratitude for the abundance of nature. It is a time to celebrate the fruits of labor and give thanks for the gifts of the earth. Wiccans also seek to maintain a balance between light and dark in their personal lives and in the world around them. The fall equinox is associated with various symbols, including autumn leaves, pumpkins, and cornucopias.
All Sabbats are occasions to express gratitude to the God and Goddess for the blessings in our lives, but Mabon is particularly so, coming at the height of the harvest season. Traditionally, this was a very busy and physically exhausting time. This holiday provided a brief rest from toiling in the fields—a day to sit back and enjoy the fruits of the labor thus far. In these modern times, most of us are not involved in agriculture, but we can still take a moment to rest from our labor and relax, appreciating all that we have. It is a time to recognize the need for balance between work and play.
For starters, Mabon rituals can include decorating your altar with acorns, pine cones, seasonal fruits and nuts, and or a few of the first colored leaves that drop from the trees. While some of us would like to think that it s an old and ancient name for the celebration, there s no evidence to indicate that it s anything other than modern.
The fall equinox is associated with various symbols, including autumn leaves, pumpkins, and cornucopias. Wiccans may decorate their altars with these items to create a sacred space for their rituals and spellwork. Rituals performed on the fall equinox often involve connecting with nature, such as walking in the woods, gathering fallen leaves, or performing a gratitude ceremony outdoors.
Mabon: The Autumn Equinox
Patti Wigington is a pagan author, educator, and licensed clergy. She is the author of Daily Spellbook for the Good Witch, Wicca Practical Magic and The Daily Spell Journal.
Updated on June 25, 2019It is the time of the autumn equinox, and the harvest is winding down. The fields are nearly empty because the crops have been plucked and stored for the coming winter. Mabon is the mid-harvest festival, and it is when we take a few moments to honor the changing seasons and celebrate the second harvest. On or around September 21 (or March 21, if you're in the Southern Hemisphere), for many Pagan and Wiccan traditions it is a time of giving thanks for the things we have, whether it is abundant crops or other blessings. It's a time of plenty, of gratitude, and of sharing our abundance with those less fortunate.
Wiccans may also meditate and reflect on their goals and intentions for the upcoming darker months of the year. In addition to celebrating the abundance of the harvest, the fall equinox is also seen as a time of balance and transition. As the days grow shorter and darkness increases, Wiccans acknowledge the changing seasons and embrace the cycles of nature. They may perform rituals or spells to release what no longer serves them and to welcome the energy of the coming season. Overall, the fall equinox in Wicca is a time of gratitude, balance, and transition. It is a time to honor the natural world and to connect with the cycles of life, death, and rebirth. Through rituals, spells, and reflection, Wiccans seek to find harmony within themselves and with the world around them..
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