About this episode
Mabon—the Autumn Equinox—marks the threshold into the darker half of the year. Day and night stand in perfect balance, the harvest is gathered, and gratitude meets release as the wheel turns once again. In this episode of Witch Beneath the Willow , we’ll explore the many layers of Mabon: its history, myths, and global celebrations—from the Eleusinian Mysteries of ancient Greece to Korean Chuseok, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, and Welsh tales of Mabon ap Modron. We’ll wander through correspondences of color, crystals, herbs, and deities, and reflect on the themes of balance, reciprocity, and preparation for the winter to come. Please forgive my pronunciation throughout this episode, I don't know what was going on. I’ll also share simple ways to celebrate the season today: feasting, gratitude rituals, seasonal crafts, and magical recipes—plus a simmer pot, a harvest bruschetta, apple candles, and a longer Mabon blessing to use in your own rituals. Join me under the willow tree as we honor the harvest, embrace the turning of the wheel, and step into the wisdom of the equinox. Follow Witch Beneath the Willow for more seasonal magic, and message me with your own Mabon traditions—I’d love to hear them. Mabon Blessing: As the wheel turns and the days and nights stand equal,I honor the sacred balance of this season. I give thanks for the fruits of the harvest,for grain and grape, for root and vine,for the work of my hands and the blessings of the earth. I call upon the light of the fading sunand the shadow of the growing night. Together they weave the tapestry of life and death,rest and renewal, giving and receiving. As leaves turn and fall, so too may I releasewhat I no longer need.I lay down my burdens, my griefs, my outworn patterns,and make space for rest, reflection, and peace. I welcome the gifts of darkness:the time to dream, to heal, to listen inward.And I carry within me the spark of the sun,a flame to guide me through the winter nights. Blessed be the balance of light and shadow,Blessed be the turning of the seasons,Blessed be the harvest and all who gathered it.On this Mabon, I am grateful.On this Mabon, I am whole.So mote it be.