Mabon Ritual for the Beginner Witch

Posted by SunKat on September 21, 2018 at 9:24am

Mabon is the second harvest of the year and a time for expressing gratitude for all of the blessings in life. It is a time of plenty and abundance, not just for food, but in other aspects of life as well. This year, Mabon is Saturday, September 22nd, 2018. 

As Autumn is welcomed on this sabbat, day and night are of equal lengths; Nature is in balance. It is time to appreciate the light and the dark aspects of life, and to appreciate the sacrifice of our God through the harvesting of the crops. It is through His sacrifice that we may live through the Dark half of the Wheel. Our God now awaits rebirth within the womb of our Goddess.

Listed below are correspondences for Mabon; these can help give you ideas for what to put on your altar to celebrate Mabon.

Colors: Red (Dark), Maroon, Burgundy, Gold, Yellow, Orange (Dark), Brown
Incense/Plants: Almond leaves, Chamomile, Marigold, Passionflower, Rosemary, Rue,  Saffron, Sage, Walnut leaves and husks, Yarrow
Elements: Water
Symbols/Decorations: Autumn Leaves, Cornucopia, Pine Cones, Acorns, Nuts, Berries, Vines, Grapes, Wine, Baskets, Apples

Mabon Ritual

There are many ways to celebrate Mabon, from having a great feast with family and friends and making your own wine, to harvesting apples and simply counting your blessings. Here I have written a ritual for Mabon that will focus on giving thanks for our blessings and includes a spell to bring balance and harmony into your life. Feel free to edit this ritual to suit your own needs. For a more detailed explanation of the steps in this ritual, please read Ritual for the Beginner Witch.

  • Cleanse area of negative energies
  • Cast your Circle
  • Call the Quarters
  • Invite the God and Goddess (or Deity(ies) of your choosing)
  • Take a few moments to think about the blessings in your life. Give thanks, either aloud or in your head; if you are in a group, feel free to go around the circle and have everyone share what they are thankful for.
  • Cast a spell for balance. Here is an example spell. Feel free to write your own.
    • As Autumn brings balance to night and day,
      Let there be balance between work and play.
      May we live our lives harmoniously
      And in tune with Nature’s melody.

      As Sun is to Moon
      And midnight is to noon,
      Let there be balance in all that we do.
      May we know our inner light, and our inner darkness, too. 

      As I will it, so mote it be!
  • If you do not want to cast a spell for balance, you can try writing a blessing. Here is an example:
    • During this time of abundance and plenty,
      I send my love and blessings to my family.
      May you be blessed by the Lord and the Lady
      With Their Love and Light embracing thee.
      Blessed be!
  • Cakes and Ale
  • Thank the God and Goddess (Or Deity(ies) of your choosing)
  • Thank the Quarters
  • Release the Circle
  • Ground


I hope you enjoy this ritual. Have a blessed Mabon!

 

 

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MABON SEPTEMBER 21st / AUTUMN EQUINOX SEPTEMBER 22nd

 

 Correspondences
~Symbolism of Mabon~
Second Harvest, the Mysteries, Equality and Balance. Day and night are equal and the God prepares to leave His physical body and begin the great adventure into the unseen.

 

~Symbols of Mabon~

Acorns; Apples; Autumn flowers; Corn; Cornucopia; Dried seeds; Gourds; Grains; Harvested crops; Horns of plenty; Leaves; Marigolds; Nuts; Oak sprigs; Pine and cypress cones; Pomegranates; Red poppies; Wine, Wreaths.

 

~Altar Decorations~

Any of the symbols of Mabon, including acorns, autumn leaves, pinecones, pomegranate, statue of the Triple Goddess in her Mother phase.

 

~Activities of Mabon~

Making wine, gathering dried herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods, walking in the woods, scattering offerings in harvested fields, offering libations to trees, adorning burial sites with leaves, acorns, and pine cones to honor those who have passed over.

 

~Spellworkings of Mabon~

Protection, prosperity, security, and self-confidence. Also those of harmony and balance.

 

~Foods~

Acorns; Apples; Beans; Berries; Bread; Corn; Cornbread; Dried fruits; Goat; Grains; Grapes; Hops; Horn of plenty; Indian corn; Nuts; Pomegranates; Roast goose or mutton; Root crops (onions, carrots, potatoes, etc); Seeds; Squash; Sunflower seeds; Wheat bread and wheat products.

 

~Drinks~

Wine, Ale, and Cider.

 

~Colors~

Red, Deep Gold, Orange, Brown, Maroon, Violet, Russet, Yellow, and Indigo.

~Animals~

Dogs, Wolves, Stag, Birds of Prey (especially the Blackbird, Owl, and Eagle), Salmon, and Goat.

 

 ~Mythical Creatures~

Gnomes, Sphinx, Minotaurs, Cyclops, Andamans, and Gulons.

 

~Tarot Cards~

Judgment and The World

 

~Stones~
During Mabon, stones ruled by the Sun will help bring the Sun’s energy to you. Clear quartz, Amber, Peridot, Diamond, Gold, Citrine, Cat’s-eye, Aventurine. Yellow Topaz, Carnelian, Sapphire, Yellow Agate, Lapis Lazuli, and Amethyst. Also, river or stream stones which have been submerged for the Summer may be used.

~Plants~

Vines, Garlands (made of these various plants), Gourds, Pine Cones, ferns, Acorns, Wheat, grains, Dried Leaves, Corn, Pomegranate, Ivy, Hazel, Hops, Cedar, marigold, milkweed, thistle, and Tobacco, Walnut leaves and husks, bittersweet, rose hips, oak leaves, dried apple or apple seeds, Sunflowers.

 

~Herbs~

Myrrh, Thistles, Tobacco, Oak Leaves, Hazel, Mums, Hops, Acorns, Marigold, Roses, Sage, Milkweed, honeysuckle, Solomon’s Seal, sage, Asters, Ferns, Honeysuckle, Benzoin, Passionflower, Pine, and Cedar, Rue, Yarrow, Rosemary, Saffron, Chamomile, Rose hips, Sunflowers.

 

~Incense~

Aloes Wood, Oak moss, Cinnamon, Cloves, Benzoin, Jasmine, Frankincense, Myrrh, and Sage, Black pepper, Patchouli

 ~Deities~

All wine Deities (especially Dionysus and Bacchus), the Mother aspect of the Triple Goddess, Persephone, Demeter, Ceres, Bona Dea, Thor, Modron, Morgan, Snake Woman, Epona, Pamona, Muses, Mabon, Thoth, Thor, Hermes, Thoth, Hotei, Sky Father, John Barleycorn, The Green Man, the Wicker-Man, the Corn Man, Harvest Deities, and Aging Deities.

 

~Other~

Burial Cairns, Rattles, and Sun Wheels