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Mabon is the major harvest festival on the seasonal Wheel of the Year. It's also known as the fall or autumnal equinox and, in folk terms, as "harvest home." Astrologically, Mabon occurs when the Sun enters Libra, balancing night and day equally. It is the halfway point between summer and winter and a time of joy, sorrow, and change as days grow shorter and winter advances. Plants wither and die, trees drop their leaves, and the first frosts arrive. We mourn the passing of light but ...
Today is Fight Procrastination Day. You need to replenish your supplies. You need to change out your altar cloth. You need to wash up all the jars and pots and candle holders. You need to prepare for the coming change in the Wheel of the Year. Summer is over, and fall is around the corner. Well, what are you waiting for? Today is the day to really get down and accomplish something. Do not leave it undone. At least make a start on one project. Call upon your personal totem, spirit animal, god, ...
Most of us call upon specific goddesses and gods who have deep meaning to us. It is unfortunate, but this world remains less welcoming to those of Pagan persuasion. Our earth-based belief systems often remain private and unspoken due to concerns about family or employers. What can you do when you wish to include a symbol of your faith in an open environment, such as on a kitchen shelf or your desk? My personal goddess is Io. Loved by Zeus, forced to change into a cow, tortured by Hera-Io ...
For many folks, summer's end heralds school's beginning, and even those of us not embarking on college courses usually have studies and courses we wish to pursue. For this spell, you'll need a pillar candle in the color you most associate with the mind (yellow is most common). Carve the candle with symbols and words that mean alertness and study to you, as well as symbols of success and clarity. Anoint the candle with oils of rosemary and walnut (for mental powers) while saying these ...
