Mabon marks the Autumn Equinox when day and night are of equal length. It’s a time of balance and reflection, honoring the second harvest and the winding down of the year. Mabon is a period of thanksgiving, often involving feasting and the acknowledgment of the impending dark half of the year.

Traditionally, it’s a moment to appreciate the fruits of one’s labors, both literally and metaphorically, and to pay respects to the quiet and restful period of winter. This celebration is deeply intertwined with themes of balance, gratitude, and recognition of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.

Interesting Facts

• This day is seen as the height of the harvest season and is a time to celebrate the bounty
• The name Mabon comes from the Welsh God, who was the Earth Mother Goddess’s son
• Pagans pick apples on this holiday, which symbolize the second harvest