Mabon is the autumn equinox, the second of the three harvest festivals that many Pagans and witches celebrate.
Practitioners give thanks for the foods that carry a household through winter, like apples, squash, root vegetables, and grain.
This guide covers the dates, colors, symbols, Deities, herbs, crystals, and foods practitioners use for Mabon altars and spellwork. For the holiday’s history, see Mabon: Meanings and a Quick History.
Orange, gold, and brown are Mabon's colors, and you'll find candles in all three in our candle shop.
Mabon Correspondences
Mabon Date
Mabon falls on the autumn equinox, September 22 or 23 in the Northern Hemisphere and March 20 or 21 in the Southern Hemisphere.
Mabon Magick
- Thanking the universe for everything you have gained over the last year
- Discovering and seeing the balance in life, especially between light and dark
- Enjoying the sweet things in life
- Hearth and home protection
- Spells for peace
- Thanksgiving for everything you have right now, in this moment
- Beginning the process of releasing bad habits
- Letting go of things that no longer serve you
- Celebrating long-term goals, winemaking, and ale brewing
- Understanding the cycles of life
- Saving your energy for the dark half of the year
Mabon Symbolism
- Abundance
- Appreciation
- Balance
- Coziness
- Happiness
- The Mysteries
- Optimism
- Prosperity
- Protection
- Reaping
- Thankfulness
- Wealth
Mabon Symbols
- Apples
- Acorns
- Bolines
- Dogs
- Dried leaves
- Gourds
- Grain
- Grapes
- Horses
- Owls
- Scythes
- Squash
Mabon Colors
- Brown
- Gold
- Green
- Maroon
- Orange
- Purple and violet
- Red
- Scarlet
- Yellow
Mabon Deities
- Bacchus
- Ceres
- Demeter
- Dionysus
- Epona
- The Green Man
- Mabon ap Modron
- Morgan
- The Muses
- Persephone
- Thor
- Thoth
Mabon Crystals + Stones
- Amethyst
- Carnelian
- Yellow Agate
- Yellow Topaz
Mabon Herbs + Plants
- Barley
- Hazel
- Honeysuckle
- Hops
- Marigolds
- Milkweed
- Chrysanthemums (mums)
- Oak
- Passionflower
- Pine
- Sage
- Sassafras
- Wheat
Mabon Incense + Oils
- Apple Blossom
- Black pepper
- Cinnamon
- Clove
- Honeysuckle
- Myrrh
- Patchouli
- Pine
Mabon Foods + Drinks
- Ale
- Apples
- Barley
- Beans
- Breads
- Carrots
- Cider
- Corn
- Cornbread
- Dried fruits
- Eggplant
- Goose
- Grapes
- Lamb
- Locally harvested fruits and vegetables
- Mead
- Nuts
- Onions
- Pomegranates
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Seeds
- Squash
- Wine
