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MABON Autumn Equinox September 22
Symbolism Second harvest and Mysteries Completion of the harvest Hours of the day and night are in balance The God prepares to leave His physical body and begin the great adventure into the unseen, toward renewal and rebirth of the Goddess
Symbols Colors are red and brown Pine cones, acorns, wheat, dried leaves, ears of corn, and other fruits and nuts
Foods Grains Fruits Vegatables (especially corn) Cornbread is traditional food as is beans and baked squash
Ritual Actions Fruit is honored Ritual sprinkling of leaves Rest after labor Thanksgiving Honor the God and Goddess with thanks for a good harvest
Rituals Walk in wild places and forests; gather seed pods and dried plants A time to prepare for winter Decorate your home/altar with fall leaves, goards, dried corn, acorns, Pine cones. Make a cornucopia.
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