Activity: Five Ways to Honour Mabon
Mabon, the Celtic season of balance and harvest, ushers in the gentle shift from late Summer to early Autumn. The light turns golden, the air grows crisp at the edges, and the world feels suspended between two seasons, a liminal moment full of quiet magic. Here are five ways I’m welcoming the rhythms of Mabon.
1. Savour Summer’s Last Adventures
Before the final warmth slips away, make time for a lingering Summer ritual. We marked our anniversary with a slow wander around St Andrews, then enjoyed a wild dining evening in the woods at Jupiter Artland: foraged ingredients, festoon lights, and the soft farewell of the season. Choose something simple that lets you savour these final long days.
2. Embrace the “Back to School” Energy
Mabon carries that unmistakable feeling of fresh notebooks and new beginnings. Use this time to check in with intentions, start a small project, or open a new journal. The harvest moon amplifies this sense of reset. Set gentle, manageable goals, and give yourself permission to pursue ideas you’ve been quietly holding.
3. Refresh Your Home for Autumn
This is the season for clearing space. I’ve been editing my wardrobe and tidying drawers ahead of the darker months. Once the clutter lifts, out come beeswax candles, throws and warm bedding: small rituals that make the home feel rooted and ready for Autumn’s embrace.
4. Mark the Autumn Equinox
At the heart of Mabon lies the Equinox: the moment when day and night stand perfectly balanced. Celebrate with a simple meal or decorate the house with seasonal signs: conkers, dried hydrangeas, changing leaves. Use the day as a reminder to seek balance in your own life, whether that’s an unrushed morning with a book or time spent reconnecting with someone you’ve missed.
5. Forage the Hedgerows
Mabon is abundant. Blackberries are at their peak, and elderberries hang heavy on the branches. Pack a basket and a flask, venture out slowly, and gather what you need, leaving plenty for wildlife and fellow foragers. Knowing which spots hold the sweetest berries becomes a seasonal knowledge all of its own.
How are you celebrating the turning of the Wheel this Mabon?
