CURRENT MOON
Mabon
circa Sep 21
Pronunciation: May-bun
Aka:Autumnal Equinox, Alban Elued (AL-ban Ell-u-ed)
Symbolism and Legend
Mabon symbolizes the elderly stage of life of the God and the Goddess. The goddess is worshipped in the crone aspect. It is a time to rest after labor.
Dieties & Mythical Beings
- Danu
- Esus
- Lugh
- Mannanan
- Morrigan
- Sin
- St. Micheal the Archangel
Prayers
Rituals & Traditions
Mabon is the second harvest festival. It focuses on fruits and vegetables, rather than grains.
In Ireland Mabon is a day when many visit burial grounds or cairns to honor their dead ancestors (especailly female ones)
Personal Focus
Give thanks for the past year, both good and bad
Look at the consequences to our actions (our personal harvest), then let them go
Reflect on the wisdom we've gained throughout our lives
New goals
Colors
- Blue
- Brown
- Dark Red
- Deep gold
- Indigo
- Leaf green
- Maroon
- Orange
- Violet
- Yellow
Decorations
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Food & Drink
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Oils
- Apple Blossom
- Black pepper
- Hay/Straw
- Patchouly
Incense
- Benzion
- Myrrh
- Passionflower
- Pine
- Red Poppies
- Sage
Herbs & Teas
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Gemstones
- Agate (yellow)
- Amethyst
- Carnelian
- Lapis Lazuli
- Sapphire
- Topaz (yellow)