mabon is the pagan celebration of the autumn equinox, or the beginning of autumn. it typically falls between september 21st and 23rd in the northern hemisphere.
it marks the transition into the darker time of the year, when days are shorter and nights are longer. it’s a time for gratitude and to start preparing for the winter by letting go of that which no longer serves us.
mabon is a great time for protection, prosperity, and cleansing. especially related to the home.
get rid of what no longer serves you, whether physically or more symbolically
hold a mabon dinner with foods of the season.
celebrate persephone and her descent into the underworld
make an autumn vision board or playlist (my personal favorite)
redecorate your altar or space in general
forage for herbs, plants, etc.
meditate & reflect on yourself
tend to your garden or plants
spend time outside, observe the seasons changing
COLORS: Orange, yellow, red, gold, violet, brown
FOODS: Wine, pies, pomegranates, apples, grains, pumpkins, squash, grapes, corn, wheat, acorns, cider, nuts, berries
FLOWERS: Aster, chrysanthemum, marigold, sunflower, lavender, dahlia, goldenrod
HERBS: Marigold, myrrh, sage, yarrow, thistle, rosehips, cinnamon, cedar, maple, rosemary, thyme, cloves, chamomile
ANIMALS: Wolves, owls, stags, goats, butterflies, dogs, ravens, squirrels, foxes, bears, hawks, swallows, swan
CRYSTALS: Amber, aventurine, citrine, clear quartz, amethyst, lapis lazuli, carnelian, smoky quartz, yellow topaz, moss agate, yellow jasper, lapis lazuli
DEITIES: Modron, Persephone, Inanna, Demeter, Mabon, Dionysus, Thoth, Ishtar, Ceres, Pomona
SYMBOLS & IMAGERY: Acorns, pine cones, cornucopia, autumn leaves, harvest tools
THEMES & ASSOCIATIONS: Gratitude, abundance, harvest, balance
