🍂 Mabon: The Autumn Equinox
Mabon, the Autumn Equinox, is the second harvest of the year and a sacred moment of balance. Day and night stand equal before the wheel of the year turns toward the darker half. This Sabbat is a time of gratitude, reflection, and preparation as we honour the bounty of the earth and begin to release what no longer serves us.
🌞 Spiritual Meaning of Mabon
At Mabon, we embrace the theme of balance and harmony. Just as light and darkness meet in perfect measure, we too are invited to pause and take stock. This is a season of thanksgiving, celebrating the fruits of our labour and the gifts of the harvest. It is also a time of letting go, as we acknowledge cycles of death and rebirth, preparing to journey inward as winter approaches.
🕯️ Deities of Mabon
Mabon is a time to honour the gods and goddesses who embody harvest, balance, and the turning of the seasons.
Mabon ap Modron (Welsh) – The youthful god of light and the harvest, from whom the festival takes its name.
Demeter & Persephone (Greek) – Mother and daughter whose myth reflects the cycle of abundance and descent into darkness.
Dionysus (Greek) – God of wine, grapes, and joyful harvest celebrations.
Pomona (Roman) – Goddess of apples and orchards, representing fruitfulness and bounty.
The Green Man / Horned God – Symbols of nature’s cycle, waning as the light diminishes and the land rests.
The Morrígan (Celtic) – Goddess of sovereignty, prophecy, and transformation. At Mabon, she embodies the balance of life and death, guiding us into the darker half of the year with protection and strength.
💎 Crystals for Mabon
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Carnelian – Encourages vitality and creativity.
Amber – Holds the warmth of the sun and the energy of preservation.
Citrine – Symbol of abundance, prosperity, and gratitude.
Smoky Quartz – A grounding ally as we transition into the darker months.
Amethyst – Brings clarity, balance, and inner peace.
🌿 Herbs & Scents for Mabon
Sage & Rosemary – For cleansing and protection.
Cinnamon – A warming spice that stirs abundance and celebration.
Apple & Pine – Seasonal scents tied to harvest, healing, and renewal.
🎨 Colours of Mabon
Decorate your altar or sacred space with the hues of the season:
Deep reds, burnt oranges, golden yellows, earthy browns, and forest green.
These colours reflect the changing leaves, ripe harvest, and the balance between light and dark.
🌕 Ritual Ideas for Mabon
Gratitude Ritual – Write down what you are thankful for this year, then place your list under a candle or bury it in the earth as an offering of thanks.
Balance Meditation – Light one black candle and one white candle, meditating on the harmony between opposites.
Harvest Feast – Share seasonal foods such as apples, squash, corn, and bread with loved ones to honour community and abundance.
✨ Reflection
As the wheel turns and the light begins to wane, Mabon reminds us to honour the gifts we’ve received, release what we no longer need, and embrace the balance within and around us.
Visit The Zen Shop in Oshawa to discover crystals, candles, herbs, and spiritual tools to enhance your Mabon rituals and celebrations. Let this equinox be a season of gratitude, balance, and sacred transition.
