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                                            Mabon~Autumn Equinox Sept. 22 
 Mabon is the last celebration in the Wheel of the Year, marking the Autumn Equinox. Celebrated each year around September 21st, Mabon is a time when day and night are perfectly balanced. As the Earth shifts from the warmth of summer to the cooler embrace of autumn, Mabon invites us to reflect on balance, gratitude, and the abundance of the harvest.
Named after the ancient Welsh hero Mabon ap Modron, meaning "Son of Mother," Mabon is the second of three harvest festivals in the Wheel of the Year (with Lughnasadh being the first and Samhain the third). Mabon, similar to Apollo, was depicted as a handsome youth with a lyre. As a baby, Mabon was said to have been held hostage in the underworld, echoing the story of Persephone and Demeter.
Most people are familiar with Demeter and Zeus’ daughter Persephone was abducted by Hades and taken into the underworld. Symbolizing the Autumn harvest, as her grief over losing her daughter, Persephone, turned the earth from lush abundance to barren cold.
As the second of three harvest festivals, Mabon represents a time of balance, where day and night are equal, and serves as a moment for reflection on the abundance gathered throughout the year. Mabon is the transition from Summer to Fall reminding us of the ongoing cycles of life, death, and rebirth that govern both the Earth and our personal journeys.
This is an excellent time to reflect on everything you’ve accomplished so far this year. Reflect on the balance in your life, both what you’ve achieved and what you’re striving for. By connecting with nature and the spirit of Mabon, you can find peace and clarity as you move forward into the darker half of the year. Decorate your home for Autumn, using dried herbs, flowers, pumpkins 🎃 corn husks etc. 
Cleanse your home with sage, Palo Santo, or incense 💨 to remove old, stagnant energy that is no longer serving your best interests. Build a bonfire and gather with family and friends. Write down your intentions/goals for the remainder of the year. Give thanks and show gratitude by paying homage or give offerings to patron Gods and Goddesses. 
Mabon Blessings to you all 🤎🧡
Blessed Be ⚖️🍂 🔥