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icymist

(15,888 posts)
Fri Sep 14, 2012, 07:32 PM Sep 2012

Ten Ways to Celebrate Mabon

Mabon is the time of the autumn equinox, and the harvest is winding down. The fields are nearly bare, because the crops have been stored for the coming winter. Mabon is a time when we take a few moments to honor the changing seasons, and celebrate the second harvest. On or around September 21, for many Pagan and Wiccan traditions it is a time of giving thanks for the things we have, whether it is abundant crops or other blessings. It is also a time of balance and reflection, following the theme of equal hours light and dark. Here are some ways you and your family can celebrate this day of bounty and abundance.

http://paganwiccan.about.com/od/mabontheautumnequinox/tp/TenMabonIdeas.htm

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Ten Ways to Celebrate Mabon (Original Post) icymist Sep 2012 OP
serious ques. d_r Sep 2012 #1
Yes, people living in the southern hemisphere would be experiencing spring. luv_mykatz Sep 2012 #2
Thanks! I appreciate the kind reply d_r Sep 2012 #4
Exactly what luv_mykatz said! icymist Sep 2012 #3

d_r

(6,907 posts)
1. serious ques.
Fri Sep 14, 2012, 08:46 PM
Sep 2012

not being smart alevk, curious. if you are in the southern hemisphere does one just switch to spring?

luv_mykatz

(441 posts)
2. Yes, people living in the southern hemisphere would be experiencing spring.
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 09:03 AM
Sep 2012

It would not make sense to celebrate Harvest at Spring planting time.

A couple of good books to check out: Witchcraft, Theory and Practice

When I See The Wild God

Both are written by Ly de Angeles, who is a witch living in Australia. Ly also has a Facebook page. She has also reissued one of her older books: Genesis. (I think the rest of the title is A Legend of Future Past).

Ly also has written some excellent fiction books: The Quickening (recently revised and re-issued), and The Shining Ones. I can highly recommend all of her books!

Even though it is Fall in my part of the world, I wish you happy planting if it is Spring where you live.

d_r

(6,907 posts)
4. Thanks! I appreciate the kind reply
Sun Sep 16, 2012, 05:40 PM
Sep 2012

I know it probably seemed like a silly question but sometimes I get stuck on stupid things and wonder about them, it helps to have someone clear it up for me.

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