This Weekend: Savor the First Day of Fall

Autumn Equinox 2017

Mabon, Autumn Equinox, fall, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Autumn like spring is usually a time of moderate temperatures and amazing colors where I live. As I write this the trees are still quite green but the sumac is beginning to turn and the ferns are also turning and the … Continue reading Autumn Equinox 2017

Leaf Candles

Garnish plain pillar candles with leaves for elegant and understated fall centerpieces. Choose a few favorite leaves from your lawn. Determine placement of leaves on each candle. Coat the backs of the leaves with decoupage medium and smooth in place on the outside of the candle. If necessary, use tacky white crafts glue to hold the … Continue reading Leaf Candles

Mabon

“Leaves fall, the days grow cold. The Goddess pulls her mantle of Earth around Her as You, O Great Sun God, sail toward the West to the land of eternal enchantment, wrapped in the coolness of night. Fruits ripen, seeds drip, the hours of day and night are balanced.” – Mabon Sabbat and Lore

Autumn Equinox

Autumn equinox is the time to reflect upon life. If we have enjoyed a bountiful harvest, we express our thanks. If the year has been difficult so far, then we are happy for what we do have and resolve to do better once the chance comes. The appreciation of life does not require wealth or … Continue reading Autumn Equinox