Gourds

Mabon symbol:  Gourds   Mabon is the old Anglo-Celtic festival of Harvest Home, a respite from the work of harvesting and a celebration of thanks. Mabon is often referred to as the “Witches’ Thanksgiving”. It is the time to give thanks to the Goddess for her bounty and to share in the joys of the … Continue reading Gourds

Healthy Baking With Fall Fruit

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Salmon

Mabon Animal — Salmon Salmon symbolism:  instincts, inner knowing and trusting one’s intuition.  Other salmon meanings include  prosperity, abundance, good luck, health, strength, determination, will power, refusal to give up, overcoming outside opposition.The salmon is an important creature in several strands of Celtic mythology and poetry, which often associated them with wisdom and venerability. In … Continue reading Salmon

Kitchen Witchery: Blackberry Jam

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Wine Making

Wine Making a Mabon activity   Mabon is the second harvest, sometimes called the Wine Harvest, and is a time when the majority of crops have been gathered.   Grapes, apples and berries are featured crops of this sabbat, and fortunately all of them make a tasty wine.  Indeed it was considered taboo in many places … Continue reading Wine Making