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

Autumn Equinox, Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon

Second Harvest Mabon (pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon or MAH-bawn) is also called Alban Elfed, Harvest Home, 2nd Harvest, Fruit Harvest, Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Cornucopia, or Autumn Eauinox this holiday is a ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need to share … Continue reading Autumn Equinox, Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon

Correspondence of Autumn Equinox, Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon

Autumn Equinox 2015 is Wednesday September 23rd at 4:22 am EDT The plants & herbs associated with Autumn Equinox, Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon : Acorn, aster, benzoin,cedar, chrysanthemum, ferns, grains, hazel, honeysuckle, hops, ivy, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, marigold, passion-flower,pine, rose, sage, solomon’s seal, tobacco, thistle, oak leaves and vegetables. Colors associated with Autumn Equinox, Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon : Brown, … Continue reading Correspondence of Autumn Equinox, Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon

Traditional Lughnasadh with a Modern Twist

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY MELANIE MARQUIS POSTED UNDER PAGAN As one of three annual harvest celebrations marked in the Witch's sabbat cycle, Lughnasadh doesn't seem like much of a stand-out. Unless you're tending crops on a daily basis, you're not very likely to be especially filled with excitement over the thought of the first … Continue reading Traditional Lughnasadh with a Modern Twist