The Mini Witch's Guide to the Autumn Equinox and the Witchy Holiday Mabon
The mini witch's guide to the Autumn Equinox and the witchy holiday Mabon with the Green Hearth Witch! Mabon is the perfect balance of light and dark and everything in between. Today, we're going to talk about how you can celebrate the holiday in a way that reflects your connection to green witchcraft.
Long before I was ever a witch, fall was my favorite season! Every year, I would look forward to the seasonal shifts that would unearth new things in my life. It was as if I would be turning over every crisp fall leaf seeking answers to life's little mysteries.
Autumn has always been my favorite time of year because it feels as if everything is coming to a natural end, and the harvest is ready to be reaped. This is the season of life that includes my favorite holiday, Halloween, which has quickly become integrated with the witch's holiday, Samhain, when the veil between worlds grows thin.
This is the time of year when we get to kick back and finally enjoy the fruits of our labor. We get to reap what we have sown. It's a time and place where light and dark come into balance, creating a world of enchantment all around us.
I find this time of year especially potent, as the veil thins, allowing us to bridge the gap between the fairy realm and our ancestors. This is a magical time to practice graveyard magic and do spirit work.
There's a deeper connection with the spiritual realm, lending a voice to those who wish to reach us. This could be anyone from a past life, an ancient ancestor from the Dark Middle Ages, or a ghost passing by like a ship in the night.
There's a mystery to the Mabon holiday like no other, with a thread that runs deep in history, celebration, and honor. It's a wonderful time to be thankful for all we have as we break bread with loved ones and sit around the table for the holiday festivities.
The Autumnal Equinox is a seasonal shift of life that will make you feel less alone, as you feel the energies of spirits all around you. As a green witch, you may be able to connect on a deeper level with your herbs and plant allies, bringing them to life and lending them an authentic voice.
This is a period where you may be receiving more intuitive downloads, signs, and synchronicities, so it's important to pay attention and to keep your energy open to the change and transformation of the season.
You may find yourself going deeper in your spellwork, spending more time in graveyards, or hiking in the forest to hunt, gather, and forage for things. This is because the weather has begun to change and cool down ever so slightly, and you may be more inclined to frolic in the woods for a bit.
The fall equinox brings the magic of mushroom-hunting season and outdoor gatherings with fairy lights! It's a time to gather around the table with family and friends, celebrate how far you've come, and seek refuge in where you're headed next.
The magic of Mabon lies in its power, hidden in plain sight. Many hidden gems of Mabon conjure up stories and magic in witches everywhere, creating an enchanted collective memory.
The Mini Witch's Guide to the Autumn Equinox and the Witchy Holiday Mabon
What are some ways you can celebrate Mabon and the turning leaves of the autumn season? First and foremost, create a list of things you'd like to manifest this holiday season! I recommend writing up to ten things and keeping your master list taped up somewhere you can see it daily.
On the night of the autumnal equinox, be sure to leave your list (or a version of it) outdoors, either in the park or on your patio, where the holiday's energy will enhance its magical properties. You can weigh it down with crystals and herbs or sprinkle it with graveyard dirt for a connection with your ancestors for a little folk magic.
This puts the magic of your fall intentions list out into the universe so the spirit can begin working on it immediately! Be sure to leave the faerie folk, ancestors, or the fall harvest goddess of your choice an offering to make your intentions happen even faster.
Ancestors, in particular, need nourishment to perform a task for you! I recommend leaving ancestor offerings of fruit, vegetables, an alcoholic beverage, or baked goods and honey. An apple makes a simple, straightforward offering for your ancestors during rootwork.
Apples are in season during the Mabon holiday season, making them perfect for ancestor altars and spirit work! Fairies enjoy offerings of sweet cakes, honey, and sparkling gemstones.
If you head into the forest for an adventure, it's a great time to gather items for a holiday feast with your ancestors, the fae, and the spirits that you work with during this time of transition and balance. You can use those same foraged items on your Mabon altar or at your autumn equinox celebration!
Channeled Song for the Autumn Equinox
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A Kitchen Witch Spell for Balance During Mabon Holiday
Head into the forest for a nature walk and hunt, gather, and forage for mushrooms, acorns, pinecones, and berries to make a plant-based meal at home. Be sure to use a plant identifier app or a plant identification guidebook so you don't gather anything toxic or poisonous!
The point of this spell is to create balance, as Mabon stands alone in its balance of both dark and light. As you go apple picking or forage for mushrooms, keep in mind the type of balance you'd like to have in your life.
Is it a work-life balance? A balance between marriage and motherhood? Whatever the case, repeat your mantra for balance in your mind as you carefully choose items for your plant-based meal.
I recommend eating the roughage diet for the Mabon holiday celebration, even if you celebrate as a solitary green witch. Your natural food items will be freshly picked and organic, helping you achieve that Mabon balance you so crave!
It's a time to rid your body of impurities and allow natural healing to take hold in your life. Bring your foraged food home and wash it thoroughly before cooking.
Then, bake, cook, or grill your meal for a festive holiday Mabon celebration! There's something very special about gathering your food. It brings us back to our primitive healing nature and natural state.
Eat your food with a glass of wine or fresh apple cider, and be sure to give thanks to Mabon for your forest feast! Repeat your mantra for balance as you eat your dinner and drink your wine. You can do this alone or in a gathering!
3 - Ways to Celebrate Mabon
Spend time in nature- Take a walk on the fall equinox to connect with the magic of nature and the fae that live there!
Create a small outdoor forest feast - Invite a few friends and family over to celebrate the magic of fall with you, or if you feel more comfortable, make it a witch's invite-only gathering, in which case, you can make it a potluck!
Decorate with woodland-themed items- Visit a real pumpkin patch, add a string of fall leaf garland to your naturally shed deer antlers, or fill a faux animal skull with a fall bouquet!
Autumn Witchcraft (Mabon Holiday) Playlist
Thanks for reading and happy Mabon, friends! I hope you have a blessed autumn equinox celebration. xo
