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| The Autumnal Equinox, when the forces of light and darkness are equal, is affectionarely known as the Witches' Thanksgiving, when we give thanks to the gods and the ancestors for all they have blessed us with. Perform a simple apple ritual today to show your gratitude. Take a freshly washed apple to your ritual space and hold it to your heart. Reflect on the journey the apple seed has gone through, from seed through soil, to tree, and finally fruit. Reflect on how it has come to you from a store, a farmers' market, or your own backyard. Finally, reflect on the origin of this fruit from the very first apple growers and say:
Behold the gifts of the ancestors. Their work is my blessing. Take a bite of the apple, savoring its sweet juices and crunchy flesh. On your next bite, contemplate a blessing in your life. Speak it and take another bite to seal it. Do this until the entire apple is consumed. End by saying: For the nameless wonders of this sweet life, I give gratitude. And so the wheel of the year turns once again, within me and around me. Blessed be. |
