In the fall, the Wheel of the Year brings us to Mabon. This sabbat celebrates the autumn equinox, a time when the sun sits directly over the equator so that day and night are of equal length. Mabon is a harvest festival and celebrates balance, harmony, abundance, bounty, and gratitude. It is also a transitional time of year, because after the autumn equinox the days begin to grow shorter as the nights grow longer. As we enter into the darker, colder, wintry season Mabon reminds us to be thankful for the abundance we have and to reflect on that which we no longer need.
Gods and Goddesses: Mabon, Cernunnos, Dionysus, Faunus, Bacchus, Hermes, Modros, Morgan, Demeter, Pomona, Harmonia, The Muses, Persephone, Ceres
Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Brown, Gold, Copper, Greens
Flowers and Herbs: Acorn, Grains, Honeysuckle, Marigold, Milkweed, Myrrh, Passion Flower, Rose, Sage, Thistle, Cinnamon, Gourds, Rosemary, Yarrow
Crystals: Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Amber, Citrine, Red and Yellow Jasper, Yellow Agate
Food: Apples, Pears, Berries, Nuts, Breads, Pomegranates, Squash, Root Vegetables
Spells: Balance, Prosperity, Protection, Harmony
Ways to Celebrate Imbolc:
Make an altar with branches, berries, leaves, gourds, pinecones, and acorns
Give out small tokens of appreciation and blessings to others
One of the fruits associated with Mabon is apples, so cast this beautiful Apple Love Spell to call in romantic love or cast it on yourself to increase self-love
As fall leaves drop to the ground, we are reminded that sometimes we need to let go in order to grow and transform. Collect some fallen leaves and perform this lovely Leaf Spell for Release
Cast a spell for harmony and balance like this gorgeous Crystal Cairn
Reflect on your bounty as well as what you want to keep and what you want to release before the coming winter months with this Ritual for Reflection and Transformation
Use this Pine and Feather Wish Spell to give thanks to others
As you prepare for the winter months, cast this coin spell for Prosperity and Wealth
Use the transitional properties of the equinox to cast a powerful spell to Bind and Transform Problems