Mabon

Mabon (Welsh)

An Autumn Harvest Home

September 23 (Autumn Equinox)

A time of great thought and happiness. Celebrating the wonderful bounty of the harvest. Thankfulness runs rampant as we prepare for the coming year. The sun king is becoming lord of the shadows, the sunlight will soon lower it's head to the upcoming shortened days of rebirth. The day and night are of equal length, balancing as we balance our lives. If you would like to see a very good essay regarding the roots of this lovely harvest festival, I recommend the Witches Sabbat site.

Herbs Associated With Mabon

Acorn, Benzoin, Fern, Grains, Honeysuckle (Woodbine), Marigold (Calendula), Milkweed, Myrrh, Passion Flower, Rose, Sage, Solomon's Seal, Thistle, Pine, Sweetgrass, Oakmoss, Juniper, Cypress, Sweetgrass.... and all types of vegetables.

Activities for Mabon

Weave yarn necklaces with natural items found in the woods (i.e., feathers, acorns, etc.). While weaving these necklaces concentrate on what you would like to weave into your life in the upcoming year.
Make a protection charm of hazelnuts on a red string
Hang dried ears of corn on the trees outside for the birds.
Bring your children on a walk through the woods...picking up acorns, pinecones, fallen leaves, feathers.... discussing the cycle of earth and make a small mound of acorns for the use of the woodland creatures. Hug a few trees along the way . The herbs and things found on this walk can be used to decorate your altar or many other craft projects.
Don't forget that September 29th marks the opening between the world of the living and the faery kingdom. Faeries are said to have an affinity for oak trees. To learn more about fae folk and trees, try this lovely site - http://www.open-sesame.com/fairy.html .

Recipes for Mabon

Last night Graybeard & I were making incense for the upcoming holiday of Mabon. While making these incense I thought of the things in which I partake freely and hoped to return some small token of my thanks. The recipe that follows is intended to issue thanks for a bountiful life, recall the dedication to our paths and celebrate nature's plentiful harvest.

Autumn Harvest Appreciation ä (by Starlight Dances)

1/2 tsp	Passion Flower	1/4 tsp	Cinquefoil
1/2 tsp	Honeysuckle	1 tsp	Cypress
1/2 tsp	Sage	3/4 tsp	Red Rose
1-1/2 tsp	Benzoin	1/2 tsp	Devil's Shoelaces
1/2 tsp	Pine	16 drops	Musk Oil
1 tsp.	Oak Moss

This recipe is for loose incense to be burned on charcoal or an open fire. If you would like for it to sparkle & glow add 1/4 tsp of saltpeter. Enjoy the wonderful harvest!

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