Lore: Now the God is preparing to leave His body. He knows He is dying and it is all right because soon enough He will be reunited with His bride once again. The Goddess prepares to grow weak as the Earth will freeze over when Winter arrives. This is the Witches' Thanksgiving.

Special Time: The harvest is completed by Mabon. This is a time for reflection over the past year and giving thanks for what has come of it. All year long, literal and figurative plantings have been going on and have finally been harvested; there is a lot of thought about how it went. This holiday is for the preparation of the "season of sleep," and for introspection, and understanding our dark and wise side. We think of sacrifices others have made for us and what we can sacrifice for others. Mysteries and unknowns are pondered.

Activities: As Mabon is the time of the harvest and a time for meditation and thankfulness, it is a good time to make wine. Lots of people like making wine for Mabon because it uses harvested foods and is symbolic of the fruits of the year. Plus a lot of it is probably going to be packed away and fermented, much like we are packing ourselves away and thinking over what has happened. Some like to call the spirits of animal guides for help in inner searching. Meditation rituals are very common for Mabon. Some people use this time to visit their friends' and relatives' graves and give them flowers.

Mabon Herbs
Apple, balm of Gilead, calendula, corn acorn, cypress cone, hazel, milk thistle, mugwort, myrrh, oak, orris root, passion flower, pine cone, rose, sage

Mabon Incense
• Myrrh
• Sage
• Pine
• Frankincense
• Jasmine
• Cinnamon

Mabon Colors
• Orange
• Dark red
• Yellow
• Brown
• Violet
• Deep gold

Mabon Decorations
• Acorns
• Pomegranates
• Pine cones
• Baskets of fallen leaves
• Horn of Plenty

Mabon Foods
• Breads (especially whole wheat or multigrain)
• Cornbread
• Corn
• Squash
• Apples
• Roots (carrots, potatoes, onions)
• Baked apples
• Cider
• Beans
• Nuts
• Rice cakes
• Wheat crackers
• Corn muffins
• Oat cakes
• Wine
• Grapes and grape juice
• Rice
• Blackberries

Mabon Sacred Gemstones
• Carnelian
• Lapis lazuli
• Sapphire
• Yellow agate

Spellwork appropriate for Mabon
• Spells for protection
• Health
• Prosperity
• Security
• Feeling of self-confidence
• Balancing magick