Many of us are lucky to be slowing loosening restrictions but in case you are not or you’re just not ready here are some things you can do alone, with a group or with your family to help celebrate the Autumn Equinox.
As we all know Mabon is rapidly approaching, for us in the northern hemisphere it will be September 23rd. Mabon indicates the second harvest, it is a time of balance and contemplation as the days start to wane.
· It is a great time to do some house cleaning and work on some home protection spell work. You can also use this to restore balance and release any negative feelings, you can literally sweep them out the door.
· Bake with some season’s harvests, apples, pumpkin, corns squash, grains. You name it, I will eat it! Baking with intent can help to release a lot of tension and heal spread prosperity and love. Who couldn’t use a little more of that right now? You can also use your baking for safe socially distanced gifts.
· If you have little ones or you just love crafts, you can do some leaf rubbings. Crafting can be a way to express yourself creatively and can easily be worked into a ritual. For example, you could make this lovely paper and then use it later in ritual by writing down things that no longer serve you to burn and let go.
· Here I go again encouraging exercise… take a walk in the woods, the air is getting crisper, and you will get to experience the changing leaves. Nothing beats the smell of fall air. Take this time alone to walk and meditate or walk with friends to spread joy.
· Finally, decorate, take the joy we are given, there is so much to be miserable about right now, make your home a safe and happy place by putting your own style on things and just do it for fun, sometimes a little spruce up can change your whole mood.
Happy Mabon All, blessed be