Mabon Correspondences
Date: September 21, 22, 23 Pronunciation: May-bon, or Ma-bon Type: Lesser Sabbat Etymology: In Welsh mythology, Mabon (“divine son”) was the son of Modron (“divine mother”). Other Names: ) Symbolism:Honouring the Solar deities, celebrating the second harvest, preparing for winter, gathering. Thanksgiving for the Earth’s abundance. It is a day of planning, reflection, and the contemplation of mysteries. This is a time of balance, when day and night are equal once again. Place in the Natural Cycle: Midpoint of Fall. Both the day and night are equal as the sun is at the equator. Most birds have gone south, bears are beginning to get ready for their hibernation, the leaves start to fall, and everything begins to get ready for the period of sleep. Animals: dogs, wolves, stag, blackbird, owl, salmon and goat. Altar & House Decor:acorns, pinecones, fallen leaves, nuts, corn, harvested vegetables, apples, corn dollies, horn of plenty, baskets of fruit and flowers, squashes and pumpkins, grape vines and leaves Herbs & Plants: yarrow,marigold, sage, walnut leaves and husks, mistletoe, saffron, chamomile, almond leaves, passionflower, frankincense, rose hips, bittersweet, sunflower, wheat, oak leaves, dried apple or apple seeds, vines, ivy, hazel, hops, tobacco, corn, wheat, acorns, pine and cypress cones, all harvest gleanings, autumn leaves Incense: Cedar, pine, pine, myrrh, frankincense, sage, cinnamon Oils: Cedar, Myrrh, Oak Moss, Patchouli, Pine, Sage, Sandalwood, Sweetgrass, Grape Flowers: Last flowers of the year, red flowers, purple flowers Trees: Cedar, aspen, oak, pine, cypress Planetary ruler: Venus Moon: Harvest Moon/Wine Moon Traditional Foods:Bread, berries, apples, potatoes, carrots, harvested vegetables, beans, cornbread, grains, nuts, grapes, corn, nuts, baked squash Traditional Drinks: Cider, wine, mead. Stones/Gems: , lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, citrine, clear quartz, gold Symbols: Grapes, wine, vines, garland, burial cairns, rattles, Indian corn, sun wheels, apples, gourd, and cornucopia/horn of plenty Goddesses:Morgan, Persephone Gods: Thor, the Green Man. Element: Earth, Air Colours: brown, violet, maroon, orange, deep gold Threshold: Sunset/Dusk Tarot Card: Judgment and The World Taboos: Cutting the very last of the harvest. Magickal Studies: Herbal work, wildcrafting, connecting with the earth, saying “goodnight” to the land Tools: Sickle, scythe, stang, horn or cup, boline, fruit-gathering basket, harvest tools, scrying Mirror Spellwork/Rituals: Works including prosperity, abundance, thanksgiving, luck and health, fruit is honoured, sprinkling of leaves, prayers and offerings of thanksgiving, celebration of the harvest, sacrifices and offerings, feasting, honouring community and family, renewing oaths Meditations: Meditations on you personal and spiritual harvest. Appreciate the connection we have with those around us, as well as those who have gone before us. Balefire: Cedar, aspen, oak, pine, cypress Personal Adornments:Grape vines, fall colours, garlands and necklaces made of seeds and nuts