Mabon (Alban Elfed) Autumn Equinox
Honouring the Second Harvest
Mabon, celebrated around the Autumn Equinox (around March 20–23 in the Southern Hemisphere), marks the second harvest on the Wheel of the Year — a moment of perfect balance between light and dark.
Day and night stand equal.
But from this point forward, the days begin to shorten, and we are gently guided inward.
Mabon is a time of gratitude, reflection, and recalibration — honouring what has come to fruition while preparing for the quieter, darker months ahead.
This is the space between effort and rest.
The exhale after the work is done.
Themes of Mabon
Balance and equilibrium
Gratitude and reflection
Harvest and completion
Preparation for rest and inward turning
Release and refinement
Mabon reminds us that life moves in cycles — and that balance is not something we achieve once, but something we continually return to.
Traditional Ways to Celebrate
Share a meal with loved ones, focusing on seasonal foods
Decorate your space with autumn leaves, apples, pumpkins, and grains
Spend time in nature, noticing the shift in light and temperature
Give thanks for what you have received — both seen and unseen
Tidy and clear your space in preparation for the darker months
This is a time to savour, to appreciate, and to gently let go.
Working with Mabon Energy
Mabon invites you to pause and take stock.
It asks:
What has come into balance in my life?
Where have I over-given or withheld?
What am I ready to release before moving into the darker season?
You might:
Journal your wins, growth, and lessons from recent months
Reflect on where your energy has been going
Rebalance your commitments and priorities
Let go of something that feels complete or out of alignment
There is wisdom in recognising when enough is enough.
Plants & Botanicals of Mabon
Apple wisdom, abundance, and the otherworld
Sage clarity and cleansing
Rose gratitude and heart connection
Oak strength and endurance
Vine leaves / grapevine harvest, celebration, and cycles
Crystals & Minerals
Citrine abundance and joy
Carnelian vitality and creative energy
Tiger’s Eye balance and grounded confidence
Amber warmth and ancestral connection
Green Aventurine harmony and heart healing
Symbols of the Season
Element Earth & Air
Sun equal light and dark
Moon Waxing to Full — integration and awareness
Colours Gold, deep green, rust, burgundy, soft brown
Final Reflection
Mabon reminds us that balance is not perfection — it is awareness.
It is knowing when to hold on…
And when to soften your grip.
As the light and dark stand equal, you are invited to do the same within yourself.
May you honour your harvest, restore your balance, and step gently into the turning season.