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One of the Lesser Sabbats, this is the Fall Equinox. It is completion of the harvest begun
at Lughnassad. Day and night are equal, and it is a time of balance. The God prepares to travel through the Otherworld towards
renewal and rebirth. It is a time of contemplating what things in our own personal lives we have grown and harvested during
the year.
Correspondences
Moon
Corn Moon, Seed Moon, Moon of Winds
Symbols
Basket
of Fallen Leaves, PineCones, Sun Wheel, Wine, Wolves, Gourds, Horns of Plenty
Gods/Goddess
Harvest Goddesses,
Persephone, Thor, Mabon, The GreenMan
Colors
Brown, Orange, Gold, Dark Red
Traditional Foods
Fall
Fruits, Corn, Wines, Cider,
Roots-{carrots,potatoes,onions}
Herbs and Growths
Cedar, Ivy, Hazel, Corn,
Aspen, Acorns, Oak Sprigs, autumn leaves, wheat stalks, cypress cones, pine cones, harvest gleanings
Incense
Myrrh,
Sage, Pine
Gemstones
Amethyst, Topaz, Carnelian, Sapphire
Focus of Mabon:
Mabon is considered a time of the Mysteries. It is a time to honor Aging Deities
and the Spirit World. Considered a time of balance, it is when we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests
It is the drawing to and of family as we prepare for the winding down of the year at Samhain. It is a time to finish
old business as we ready for a period of rest, relaxation, and reflection.
Spellworkings should be those of Protection,
prosperity, security, and self-confidence
Harvest Stew
1 medium squash,
diced
1 medium zuccinni, diced
1 can of corn
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 onion, diced
1 pound of beef or venison
2
tablespoons of oil
salt, pepper and garlic to taste
any ritually appropriate herbs
Cook onion and meat in oil in a large sauce pan until onion is tender and meat is cooked
through. Add remaining ingredients and cook until squash and zuccinni is tender. Season to taste. Add herbs (Rosemary is always
good). Serve hot with cornbread.
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