Mabon/ Autumn Equinox
Autumn Equinox also known as Mabon is one of the most beautiful times of year to me because it is the turn to wheel where the leaves will begin turning loving shades of reds, oranges, and yellow. The earth is in perfect balance this time of year which only happens today and one day in the spring. There is equal amounts of light and day as the days gradually will begin to get shorter in the winter months ahead.
Historically this day is considered to be the Second Harvest when grains, apples, and grapes are abundant all around us. Traditionally there were many feasts during this time of year to celebrate the abundance of the earth. It could be considered almost like a Pagan Thanksgiving. This time of year focuses around death, rebirth, abundances, prosperity, and a sense of letting go.
Greek mythology tells the story of Demeter and Persephone who was kidnapped by Hades to be made his queen. Demeter so distraught by her daughter's disappearance focuses her search for her daughter instead of the earth. The crops went dormant (winter) and remained until 6 months later when Persephone was returned to her mother. Although, due to Perphesone's eating of one seed of pomegranate, she would spend half the year with Hades, 6 months of cold/fall & winter, then spend 6 months with her mother of warmth/spring & summer.
Generally speaking, there is abundance in foods all around us if we look at this time of year. Even though for many it has been a financially harsh year. This year I spent my Autumn Equinox with the Turning of the Wheel Circle in Columbia and enjoyed a simple evening full of apples and acorns! Below are some pictures of the event.
A feast!
New Friends
Candles for Joy & Concern
Nice Poem:
Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719):
Soon as the evening shades prevail,
The moon takes up the wondrous tale,
And nightly to the listening earth,
Repeats the story of her birth.
Whilst all the stars that round her burn,
And all the planets, in their turn,
Conform the tidings as they roll,
And spread the truth from pole to pole.
Historically this day is considered to be the Second Harvest when grains, apples, and grapes are abundant all around us. Traditionally there were many feasts during this time of year to celebrate the abundance of the earth. It could be considered almost like a Pagan Thanksgiving. This time of year focuses around death, rebirth, abundances, prosperity, and a sense of letting go.
Greek mythology tells the story of Demeter and Persephone who was kidnapped by Hades to be made his queen. Demeter so distraught by her daughter's disappearance focuses her search for her daughter instead of the earth. The crops went dormant (winter) and remained until 6 months later when Persephone was returned to her mother. Although, due to Perphesone's eating of one seed of pomegranate, she would spend half the year with Hades, 6 months of cold/fall & winter, then spend 6 months with her mother of warmth/spring & summer.
Generally speaking, there is abundance in foods all around us if we look at this time of year. Even though for many it has been a financially harsh year. This year I spent my Autumn Equinox with the Turning of the Wheel Circle in Columbia and enjoyed a simple evening full of apples and acorns! Below are some pictures of the event.
A feast!
New Friends
Candles for Joy & Concern
Nice Poem:
Joseph Addison (1672 - 1719):
Soon as the evening shades prevail,
The moon takes up the wondrous tale,
And nightly to the listening earth,
Repeats the story of her birth.
Whilst all the stars that round her burn,
And all the planets, in their turn,
Conform the tidings as they roll,
And spread the truth from pole to pole.
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