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Mabon brings my favorite season of
the year. The trees are starting to change color and there is that
unmistakable sense that there is a difference in the air. Not just the
smell of burning leaves, but a certain crispness that wasn’t there just
a few days before. There is a knowledge that the days of summer are behind
us and that they were sweet while the warmth of the sun was with us to
bring growth to our gardens.
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At this time the sun enters the sign
of Libra on or about the 23rd of September, the days and nights are of
equal length. It's a time to give thanks for all that we have been given
during our busy year, and it's a time to consider what lies ahead.
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Suggestions for your Sabbat day
If you can, invite some friends to
spend this day with you. Make it a day of shared celebration by cooking
things that can be done the day before, so that your day can be as carefree
as possible.
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Plan a project for everyone to participate
in
Candle blessing
Herbal
Vinegar
Making bath salts
Spell sticks
Start a quilt or some new pillows
Make a
winter Tea
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Have people share in supplying the
materials for the project.
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The colors of the season reflect the
changing colors of the trees and other foliage around us. Rich gold, Deep
red, Forest green, Rust, and Orange. Decorate the house with things that
have this theme. Cut out leaf patterns of construction paper and
attach them to the windows and mirrors, in this way you share it with those
who are inside as well as those who walk by.
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Candles for your Altar could be in
brown for the earth, green for the trees, white for the clouds, and yellow
for the sun. Choose an Altar that reflects your feeling about this
time of the year. Make sure that the simple feast is of things that
are fresh and laid out at the Altar just before the service.
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Traditional Foods for Mabon
Many people choose a big stew for
this day, you might also consider making chicken noodle soup for
the shared table. Game meat, as well as large fowl is also appropriate.
Potato dishes, squash and lentils are another good choice for the meal.
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Planning your day
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Starting the day with a cleansing
salt bath is nice, scent it with lavender or musk and spend a little extra
time enjoying the warmth of the water and the scent that it brings too
you.
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Have everyone bring what they need
for the project you have chosen and make sure that there is room to do
it in. It is always a good idea to have a little extra of whatever
supplies are called for just in case someone is a no-show, or if they just
forget to bring along their part of the materials. Make sure that you have
left yourself lots of time to enjoy this wonderful time together.
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Set a festive table and share your
meal. After the meal is tidied up make plans for the circle of the
evening. After you have shared the circle, have a nice desert that is made
of both hot and cold items such as a warm brownie with vanilla ice cream.
This marks the difference in the change of the season from warm summer
to cold winter.
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