History of Mabon
What cultures does Mabon come from?
Ancient Wales and England
Funny story: Mabon is a new name for a single culture’s ancient celebration of a worldwide event – the Autumn Equinox.
What is the difference between Mabon and the Autumn Equinox?
Culture + Location
- Mabon is the Welsh name for the Autumn Equinox
- Many cultures celebrate the Autumn Equinox, but it is simply called something different, based on language and tradition.
Am I allowed to celebrate Mabon if I’m not from Wales?
Long story short: Yes.
- As many Witches know, and now science supports, our DNA carries the memories of everyone who made us who we are today.
- You may have DNA from a culture that doesn’t represent who you associate with today.
- You may have Welsh ancestry which would call you to celebrate Welsh traditions.
We love to tell everyone to follow their own guidance, follow their own energy, and, if you’re called to, follow their ancestry. Learn anything you’re called to learn and then respect what you have learned and experienced. Respect is key.
Why do we celebrate The Autumn Equinox?
Because it makes life possible on earth
- The Autumn Equinox is the natural occurrence that sparked the many celebrations we see worldwide!
What are other names for the Autumn Equinox?
Similar Autumn Equinox Holidays
These are other similar second harvest holidays occur around this day that may resonate with more with your ancestral history:
- Equinozio di Autunno in Italy 🇮🇹
- Festival of Dionysus in Greece 🇬🇷
- Harvest Home in England 🏴
- Mid-Autumn Festival in China and Vietnam 🇨🇳 🇻🇳
- Oschophoria in Ancient Greece 🇬🇷
- Oktoberfest in Germany 🇩🇪
- Winter Finding in Nordic Areas 🇳🇴
- Witches’ Thanksgiving within Modern Universalism
Mabon Correspondences
Goddesses and Gods
Mabon, Dionysus, Thoth
Colors
Brown, Orange, Red, Gold
Herbs, Oils, and Incenses
Apple, Cinnamon, Patchouli
Foods
Ale, Apples, Cider, Grapes, Lamb, Locally-harvested Fruits & Vegetables, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Squash, Wine
Symbols
Acorns, Bolines, Dried Leaves, Gourds, Scythes
Theme
Witches’ Thanksgiving, Balance, Hearth & Home Protection
Mabon Shopping
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Earn 5 PointsThis Gold Taper Candle measures 9 inches in height and is perfect for representing the Sun, God, strength, prosperity, and energies of Yule! ShareTweetPin1RedditMore1 Shares
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Earn 1 PointThis Red Feather has many uses for spiritualists. Use this feather in love spells, for smudging, or trimmed down and used as a traditional quill. This feather measures approximately 11 inches in length. ShareTweetPin6RedditMore6 Shares
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- Perfect for relaxation or empowerment 🍵
- 1 teaspoon in 1 cup of water 💧
- 1 ounce of dried chamomile ⭐
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Earn 38 PointsHandcrafted of stainless steel and featuring a bone handle the Druid’s Boline is one of the traditional Druidic implements used to harvest magical herbs. This boline comes with a black leather sheath and measures 10″. ShareTweetPin1RedditMore1 Shares
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Earn 1 PointYellow taper candles are often used within candle magic and similar ritual practice as uplifting and energetic additions to spells, and the clarity they provide is great for divination. This taper candle measures 6″ x 5/8″. ShareTweetPin1RedditMore1 Shares
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Earn 7 PointsExuding the earthy aroma that leaves the mind wandering to the holidays or a favorite place in the woods, AzureGreen’s Pine Essential Oil is derived from the natural oils of pine, leaving it with many of the same properties and powers found therein. With an unmistakably sweet and earthy fragrance, it makes a fantastic addition [...]
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- Great ritual tool for Pagan altars 🌱
- Perfect for ritual or Renaissance outfits 🧙🏽♂️
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- Great for money spells 💰
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Earn 40 PointsGold is the color of masculine energies, abundance, the Sun, the God, luck, wealth, and more. Use these Gold Spell Candles in spells for increasing prosperity, guidance, justice, and more. This pack of chime candles contains 20 individual candles, measuring 4″ x 3/8″. ShareTweetPin1RedditMore1 Shares
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Earn 6 PointsKnown for its vanilla-like aroma, this Benzoin Incense Powder is made from its granular state and can be used with your charcoal burner to improve the atmosphere of your home or add to your ritual magick. This is a 2 ounce package. ShareTweetPinRedditMore0 Shares
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Earn 3 PointsThis beautifully scented Green Forest Votive Candle fills the space with earthy floral and herbal fragrances that bring the serene peace of the verdant green forest to your sacred space or home. ShareTweetPin1RedditMore1 Shares
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Earn 11 PointsRed is the color of power, romantic love, strength, assertiveness, and the root chakra. Use these Red Chime Spell Candles in spells for increasing your personal authority, finding romantic love, finding your solid ground, grabbing some balls, and giving yourself a boost of energy. This pack of chime candles contains 20 individual candles, measuring 4″ [...]
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Earn 11 PointsLight green is the color of growth, commitment to a higher purpose, relieving stress from growth, and to refresh your energy when working on a project. Use these Light Green Chime Spell Candles in spells for revitalizing your path’s purpose and completion, inviting growth and change into your life, and meditating on finding the root [...]
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Earn 15 PointsThis is a folding boline with a safety locking blade. Wooden handle covers for comfort and a stainless steel blade. 4″ folded. Makes a perfect gift for Mabon! ShareTweetPin1RedditMore1 Shares
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Earn 6 PointsParticularly useful for those seeking good luck, personal strength, and internal calm, Chamomile can be quite helpful! Use these beautiful dried chamomile flowers in spells for seeking love and prosperity, and make a tea to release its aromatic scent to help soothe mind and body, which is great for meditation. This is 2 ounces of dried chamomile. [...]
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Earn 6 PointsEvoke the ultimate purification energies with these Frankincense, Myrrh, Copal, Palo Santo, & White Sage Incense Sticks! These incense sticks are handcrafted from the finest components and resins available. This is a 6 pack of incense sticks. ShareTweetPin2RedditMore2 Shares
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- Charged with Reiki 👐
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- Palm wax votive candle 🌟
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- Great for happiness and optimism spells ☀
- Carve a name, visualize the goal, light 🕯
- 7" x 1 3/4" 📏
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- Great for money spells 💰
- Burns in approximately 30 minutes 🕯️
- 20 candles ⭐
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Earn 4 PointsRose hips, ruled by Jupiter, are great when used as a charm or in spells to attract health and wealth. The visual symbolism of the bell-shaped fruit packed with seeds, resonates with the Mother aspect of the Goddess and thus is a symbol of prosperity and fertility. When placed beneath a pillow, dried rose hips protect the [...]
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Earn 1 PointThe color brown represents grounding, stability, neutrality, and the element of Earth. Use this Brown Taper Candle in candle magic and other rituals when you are seeking the energies of the color brown. This taper candle measures 6″ x 5/8″. ShareTweetPin1RedditMore1 Shares
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- Looks like a juicy grape cluster 🍇
- Natural pendant, from Uraguay 💎
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Earn 25 PointsUsed in Native American ceremonies for generations, Sweetgrass is traditionally great for balancing, purification, and healing rituals. When burned, this Sweetgrass Braid invites positive, blessed, beneficial energies to your sacred space. This beautiful braid measures 18″. Wondering how to burn a Sweetgrass Rope? Click here for a quick tutorial! ShareTweetPin1RedditMore1 Shares
