We are in the middle of Mabon, the Autumn Equinox. It’s the end of the harvest season. The days may still be a little warm, but the summer is definitely at it’s end. There’s a distinct chill in the air and autumn is just around the corner. As with Ostara, balance is highlighted at this time of year.
A brief bit of background:
Mabon is named after the the God of Welsh mythology. It is a celebration and also a time of rest after the labour of harvest. In terms of our modern lives, it’s a chance to reap what we’ve sown so far this year and reflect on the goals, hopes and aspirations that we set during Imbolc and Ostara. The cornucopia and the apple are the traditional symbols of Mabon.
Celebrating:
It is a time of thanks and blessings so why not give back by doing some volunteer work this weekend.
Visit a pick your own farm and harvest some apples. Don’t take any more than you actually need, and think about preserving some for the winter.
Sit down and make a gratitude list this week.
Go for a walk and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the changing season. I love to find a good leaf, feel the crisp breeze in the air and take in the slight smoky smell of autumn.
You’ll be spending a lot of time at home in the upcoming months, so spend a little time doing an autumnal version of a spring cleaning.
Bake an apple cake.
If you want to mark the occasion with the use of essential oils throughout the day, I’d focus on vetiver, orange, frankincense, cloves, and ginger. (Of course, always check if the essential oil you are using is safe for pets – not all are!)
Some crystals that you might be interested in using and helping you focus are clear quartz, opal, citrine, and amber.
Will you be marking the day in any way? What are you excited about in terms of the upcoming autumn?
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