How to prep for MABON ‘20 -COVID19 edition
Hey my fellow witches! This year we have to rearrange our Mabon fest according to all the covid19 restrictions.
I’m going to share some tips and ideas to inspire you guys to prep for this holiday & celebrate in total safety. ♥️
First let me tell ya what Google says for us in the Northern hemisphere:
Mabon 2020 will begin on Monday, September 21
and ends on Tuesday, September 29.
Keep in mind that the most important days are Sep 21-23.
Witches in the Southern hemisphere will celebrate around March 19-22 & bookmark this post to prep at their best;))
SO, let’s start this journey with the right foot IN ADVANCE.
All the late witches out there yeah you heard me: IN ADVANCE.
Make yourself ready BEFOREHAND. We’re going thru this together.
1. Thinking of a party? MAKE SURE WHOEVER IS CELEBRATING WITH YOU (except for close people you’ve always shared the same roof with) TESTS NEGATIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS. Force them to get tested, ESPECIALLY IF THEY WERE ON VACATION. No tests, no invitations. Be firm on this point.
> anti-covid tip: always sanitize your hands and go get tested yourself first!
***I highly recommend to spend most of this sacred time all by yourself to minimize the risk of contracting the virus. We will party together once a good vaccine or an effective cure is out and globally accessible… Let’s wait😉
2. If you have a garden, and had planted some herbs/fruit/veggies before, go pick the results of the 2nd harvest and use them to cook delicious foods during Mabon! (Lammas is the 1st harvest, yep)
> anti-covid tip: gardening is an outdoor hobby that allows you to keep social distancing & breathe fresh air
3. An Equinox is “equal”: re-establish balance in general. I’m talking about your overall ph, diet, work, feelings, home, social life… Don’t stress over useless activities, limit vices & excess, avoid fights, don’t hustle, don’t splurge, don’t push yourself in the gym, don’t let your home/room look like a junkyard, take good care of yourself, only be there for people who love you… Take this time of the year as a moment to re-gain harmony and equilibrium in all comfort.
> anti-covid tip: reducing stress levels can improve your immune system
4. Apples are in season, so be creative with em! Use apples for multiple purposes, even for decorating your altar if you will. Snack on them, offer them, cook them, collect their seeds, whatever comes to your mind…
> anti-covid tip: rinse your apples thoroughly, never share your apple while eating one + a healthy diet feat. apples can boost your immune system
5. Work with the element of EARTH. Here comes the spellwork my lovelies… Connect with your crystals, use herbs in your rituals, offer food, sit on the ground if you can, be out in nature, curate your garden, learn to cook, position your altar (or anything else) to the South (*Southern hemi: to the North), enhance your natural beauty, seek beauty in the simple things etc…
> anti-covid tip: spending time away from the crowds does actually reduce the chances of getting infected
6. Stay hydrated, drink your water & treat yourself. Drink vegetable milk or tea to pamper yourself a little more than usual whenever you have a break (or a cozy spa night at home). I’m very into herbal teas and lemon/apple water atm, not the spicy ones tho (save them for Samhain & winter!). If you’re fully allowed to drink alcohol, sip a glass of Rosé (loads of good Pinot Noir rosé are out this season, but any rosé will do), Portuguese Tinto, or maybe Pinot Gris. As for beer, just stick to the one that you prefer or try lighter ones! *remember balance is key, drink responsibly or not at all*
> anti-covid tip: never share your glass while drinking your beverages, make sure glasses & bottles are sanitized and clean
7. Get comfy within your body: love your figure, feel yourself, train your 5 senses, stretch a lot/practice yoga, look at yourself in the mirror, take selfies or photos of beautiful details, touch/massage yourself, take care of your hair, groom, apply body lotion and enjoy your earthly beauty. Mabon wants you to look bomb hun!
> anti-covid tip: getting familiar with your own body can help you recognize any weird symptoms easily, as well as the smallest changes in your system… Be friendly to your body and it will thank you in so many ways later on!
8. Use a big jar to save money. A little sum everyday. Open the jar only after the sabbat of Samhain. Trust me, this month is crucial for saving money. Autumn is coming and we must prepare for all those transitional, unplanned expenses that we will have to face during the colder months. Remember to look at the jar everyday and speak some words of gratitude. Working with money, food and tangible stuff of any sort are also activities that are related to the element of Earth.
> anti-covid tip: always wash your hands after handling money
9. ALWAYS PRIORITIZE YOUR SAFETY WITHOUT FEELING STUPID OR PARANOID. This way you’ll end up saving someone else’s life, believe it or not. Leave the d16Kheads say whatever they want to say & be strong. Clean your disposable/reusable mask with disinfectant, make sure you never forget it and please stay safe… but try to minimize the waste.
Avoid crowded places as much as possible, prefer open venues with plenty of room for maintaining social distancing, avoid peak hours in shops/malls/supermarket/whatever, carry hand sanitizer with you, keep your distance especially from people who might show evident covid symptoms and remember to be kind to people! Oh and SMILE a lot: your mouth is hidden but your sweet eyes are OUT! 😉
Hope this post was helpful for all of you lovelies,
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