Warm Up Fall With an Apple Pie Party at Home

Mabon: Notions Potions and More

Incense to celebrate Autumn Equinox/ Mabon ingredients may be measured by teaspoon or tablespoon depending on how much you want to create so 4 parts of Lavender could be 4 teaspoons or 4 tablespoons. Peace and Protection Incense 4 parts Lavender 3 parts Thyme 2 parts Vervain 3 parts Basil 1 part Frankincense Rue 1 … Continue reading Mabon: Notions Potions and More

Apple Bread

This is a favorite bread I enjoy this time of year. In celebration of the 2nd harvest, this bread takes advantage of the varieties of apples available at the farmers market as well as oats that would have been harvested during the grain harvest. I like walnuts and I have sprinkled them on the … Continue reading Apple Bread

Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon Customs and Practices

The Druids call this celebration, Mea'n Fo'mhair, and honor The Green Man, the God of the Forest, by offering libations to trees. Offerings of ciders, wines, herbs, and fertilizer are appropriate at this time. Wiccans celebrate the aging Goddess as she passes from Mother to Crone, and her consort the God as he prepares for … Continue reading Mea’n Fo’mhair, Mabon Customs and Practices

Under the Harvest Moon

Under the harvest moon, When the soft silver Drips shimmering Over the garden nights, Death, the gray mocker, Comes and whispers to you As a beautiful friend Who remembers. - Carl Sandburg, Under the Harvest Moon