Festivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabonThe Purpose of Mabon
Mabon Activities
Corn Husk Doll
Mabon Cleansing Spray
Mabon Soap Recipe
Magic Apple Dolls
Mabon Caramel
Mabon Wine Moon Cider
Sea Turtle Wisdom Bread
Mabon Spell
The Second Harvest
Mabon Incense
GraphicsThe Purpose of Mabon
As a holiday, Mabon represents the time of honoring the dead,
visiting burial sites, giving thankfulness for the end of
the harvest season and the bounty it provides. These are
the themes of closing, letting go and remembering.
For the year, the harvest and for those who
wehrefre lost to land of Avalon during the year.
Although many view the Harvest season as a
celebration of life, it is also a celebration of death.
The bounty you gather from your garden provides
nourishment for you, family and friends.
But it is also the death of those plants
and vegetables which have been harvested
from that garden. Thus Mabon is a
celebration of the cycle of life.
There are many ways to give honor during this
2nd harvest festival. One old traditional way
is to visit the burial sites of your loved ones,
placing an apple on their marker. This
represents the promise of the Great Spirits
for renewed life (a new incarnation).
This is a Celtic festival of thanksgiving,
so what a better way to give thanks than to
prepare a meal with the harvest of your garden.
Those that indulge in wine can brew a new batch
of this home made nectar of the Gods. Those that
do not indulge, can brew preserves and jellies
from grapes, raspberries and blackberries.
Don't forget an apple pie for dessert.
A main course can consist of meats, most often red meats.
But this is just a suggestion. In this day and age of
healthy eating, you should prepare a meal that fits
your personal lifestyle. However, your side dishes
should consist of late summer and early fall vegetables.
During your meal, share tales and happy stories about
those you lost during the year. Or share your experiences
and review the lessons you feel you have learned during
this past season. Reflect on your deeds and actions
and give thanks for the gifts you were given.
After your meal, share the chore of cleaning up. This is a
way of showing honor and respect to your host and hostess.
Think of it as a physical action to show that you understand
the interconnection of all life and the desire to respect
what you have been given and thanks for receiving those gifts.
During the evening hours you can continue the festival
with a formal holiday ritual. There are as many ways
and suggestions for conducting such a ceremony as
there are people on this planet.
End your evening in private reflection. It is important
for anyone practicing a spiritual life to reflect on his
or her actions. Record your thoughts, your emotions and
your experiences. This is the true value of your book of
shadows. And there is no better time to take stock of
yourself and your life than during a High Holy Day.
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon Activities
Make grapevine wreaths using dried bitter- sweet herb for
protection. Use ribbons of gold and yellow to bring
in the energy of the Sun, and decorate with sprigs
of dried yarrow or cinnamon sticks.
Make a Magickal Horn of Plenty.
Make Magickal Scented Pinecones.
Make a protection charm of hazelnuts (filberts)
strung on red thread. Collect milkweed pods to
decorate at Yuletide and attract the faeries.
Call upon the elementals and honor them for their
help with (N-earth) the home and finances, (E-air)
school and knowledge, (S-fire) careers and
accomplishments, (W-water) emotional
balance and fruitful relationships.
Make a witch's broom. Tie dried corn husks or herbs
(broom, cedar, fennel, lavender, peppermint, rosemary)
around a strong, relatively straight branch of your choice.
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Random Madness Home PageCorn Husk Doll
According to legend, a kitchen witch in the kitchen
means meals will never burn. I am sure this Raven
haired doll will be a fun addition to make for your Magickal Workings!
You Will Need:
24 pieces of black yarn, each about 15 inches long
8 tamale wrappers or dried corn husks (sold in
grocery stores) soaked in water for at least 5 minutes
3 (12-inch) tan pipe cleaners
Scissors
1 (6-inch-long) stick
Time needed: About 1 to 2 Hours
Procedure:
Gather the pieces of yarn and knot them together at one end.
Shake off excess water from the soaked wrappers or husks.
Stack 4 of them together and lay the yarn
on top with the knot near the narrow end.
(A). Roll the layered husks around the yarn
and cinch them just above the knot
with half a pipe cleaner (B)
Fold the husks down over the knot to
make the witch's head (A).
Wrap another pipe cleaner half around
the husks at the neck (B).
For posable arms, roll up a long piece
of pipe cleaner in one of the husks (A).
Wrap a short piece of pipe cleaner
around each end at the wrists.
Sandwich the arm piece between the layers
of folded-down husks, tearing the
husks to separate if needed.
Secure the arms in place by wrapping another
pipe cleaner half just below the arms
to form the witch's waist (B).
To make the hat, cut two 5-inch-diameter
circles, each from a husk. Cut one circle in
half and curl one half into a cone.
To keep the shape, poke a small piece of pipe
cleaner through the husk layers at the wide
end of the cone and twist the ends together (A).
Cut a 1 1/2-inch asterisk in the center of
the other circle (B) and carefully push the
cone three quarters of the way through the hole (C).
For a broom, fringe the wide end of a husk (A).
Cut the husk K inch above the fringe.
Roll the strip around the end of the stick.
Secure it with a small piece of pipe cleaner (B).
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon Cleansing SprayYou Will Need:
In a clean spray bottle add:
125 ml clear water
1 tablespoon sweet orange pure essential oil
1 tablespoon anise pure essential oil
Procedure:
Shake spray bottle before each use.
The scent is sweet and licorice.
Use to banish any unwanted emotions, energies or spirits.
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon Soap RecipeYou Will Need:
1 cup grated unscented soap
1/4 cup hot water
1 tbsp. apricot oil 1 tbsp. rose petals
1/2 tbsp. hibiscus
6 drops myrrh oil
3 drops sandalwood oil
Procedure:
Place grated soap in a heat-proof non-metallic
container and add the hot water and apricot oil.
Leave until it is cool enough to handle,
and then mix together with your hands.
If the soap is floating on the water, add more soap.
Leave to sit for 10 minutes, mixing occasionally,
until the soap is soft and mushy.
Once the soap, water, and oil are blended
completely, add the dry ingredients.
Once the mixture is cool, then add the
essential oils (essential oils
evaporate quickly in heat).
Enough essential oils should be added
to overcome the original scent of the soap.
Blend thoroughly and then divide the soap
mixture into four to six pieces.
Squeeze the soaps, removing as much excess
water as possible into the shape you
desire, and tie in a cheesecloth.
Hang in a warm, dry place until the
soap is completely hard and dry.
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMagic Apple Dolls
Apples are sacred symbols of the witch.
Our holy land, Avalon, means Apple-land
or Island of Apples. Slice an apple through
the midsection and its seeds reveal
the sacred shape of the pentacle.
You Will Need:
2 large apples, one for Mabon and one for Modron
2 pencils and 2 dowels about 12 inches long
A paring knife
1 glass or bowl of water to wash your fingers
1 plate, and a towel to wipe your hands.
Procedure:
Peel and core the apples.
Carve a face in the apples.
Place apples on a dowel and stand them
in a jar to dry (start now).
Then charge in a magick circle.
After 2 or 3 weeks, they should
look like shrunken heads.
Make them into dolls.
Use wheat, dried herbs
or doll's hair for hair.
Dress them in tiny robes
and bring them into the circle,
asking god/dess to charge them with their light.
Hang these Mabon and Madron
heads on a Witch's cord or a Mabon wreath.
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon Caramel Apples
Serves: 6
You Will Need:
1 package Kraft* Caramels
6 red or green apples, destemmed
6 popsicle sticks
Procedure:
Melt caramels slowly in a double boiler.
When runny in consistency, stick
popsicle sticks into top center of apple,
and dip apple into caramel sauce,
making sure to cover entire
apple with a coating of caramel.
Place dipped apples, stick up on
wax paper covered cookie sheet
an refrigerate till caramel hardens.
Remember, an apple a day keeps
the dentist, doctor, and dermatologist away!!!!
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon Wine Moon Cider
Serves: 6
You Will Need:
4 cups apple cider 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
4 cups grape juice additional cinnamon sticks
2 cinnamon sticks for cups, 6 inches long
1 tsp allspice
Procedure:
In a 4-quart saucepan, heat
cider and grape juice.
Add cinnamon, allspice and cloves.
Bring just to boiling. Lower heat
and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve with ladle from a cauldron.
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeSea Turtle Wisdom Bread
Serves: 2 turtles
You Will Need:
2 tsp. active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
2 tsp. sugar or honey
3/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vegetable oil
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
Raisins
1 egg
Water
Green food coloring
Procedure:
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Whisk in sugar/honey, salt, and oil.
Slowly fold in flour, as it becomes harder
to stir, turn the dough onto a lightly
floured countertop and dust the dough with flour.
Knead the dough by folding it in half
and pressing it with the palm of your hand
until it springs back when you
poke it lightly with a finger.
Form into ball and place in lightly greased bowl.
Dust dough with flour and cover it with a clean
cloth towel. Let it rise for 30 minutes.
(Shouldn't spring back, now)
After the dough has risen once, punch it down
and form balls for the shell (6in. diameter),
head (3in.) , and legs (2in.),
and assemble on a greased cookie sheet.
Etch a crisscross pattern on
top of shell with a knife.
Use 2 raisins for eyes.
Let rise for 30 more minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Brush lightly with egg wash
( 1 egg whisked with 1 tbs. water
and couple drops green food coloring).
Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon SpellPurpose:
To wish positive change upon another
This spell is to be cast upon Mabon,
and it's intention is to bring about
a welcome change to another person's
life - to selflessly wish something
good towards them that is solely for THEIR benefit.
*This spell is dedicated to Emma-
I pray that the negativity in YOUR life
turns around, and that you can find
someone special to love you, unconditionally,
for the rest of your life. x x x
Procedure:
Recite the following incantation:
As the leaves turn brown,
and fall to the ground,
Negativity in your life,
Shall turn around!
Autumn begins,
and summer ends,
As the seasons change,
Changes to you I shall send!
(Name of the person you are
casting the spell upon),
I send to you today,
Positive change and happiness to stay!'
State exactly how you want to change
the person's life for the better.
Complete the spell by repeating the
incantation one more time.
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon - The Second Harvest
Mabon(pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon, or MAH-bawn)
marks the Second Harvest, the end of the grain harvest
(which begun at Lughnasadh), and rests on the Autumn Equinox.
The Equinox mirrors dwindling of life (and eventual
progression to rebirth), as well as the struggle for
balance; day and night are equal for a single day.
Various other names for this Lesser Wiccan Sabbat are
The Second Harvest Festival, Wine Harvest, Feast of
Avalon, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Alben
Elfed (Caledonii), or Cornucopia.
At the Autumn Equinox we all take a moment to pay
our respects to the impending dark. We also give
thanks to the waning sunlight, as we store
our harvest of this year's crops.
During this festival it is appropriate to wear all
of your finery and dine and celebrate in a lavish setting.
It is the drawing to and of family as we prepare for
the winding down of the year at Samhain. It is a time
to finish old business as we ready for a period
of rest, relaxation, and reflection.
The pagans of antiquity didn't have the ability
to determine astrological positions as we do today.
The European peasantry, therefore, celebrated this
Sabbat on September 25th; actually, the Celts marked
their days from sundown to sundown, so the Mabon
celebration actually started on the sundown of our
September 24th. Today, with the help of our technology,
we can calculate the exact day of the Equinox; the
date when the sun enters the sign of Libra, the
Balanced Scales, which appropriately fits the Equinox.
The Druids call this celebration, Mea'n Fo'mhair,
and honor the The Green Man, the God of the Forest,
by offering libations to trees. Offerings of ciders,
wines, herbs and fertilizer are appropriate at this time.
Wiccans celebrate the aging Goddess as she
passes from Mother to Crone, and her
consort the God as he prepares for death and re-birth.
The Teutonic name, Winter Finding, spans a period
of time from the Sabbat to Oct. 15th, Winter's
Night, which is the Norse New Year.
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon IncenseMabon Incense 1
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Myrrh
1 part Pine Resin
1 part Cedar (dried leaves)
a few drops of Cedar essential oil
Mix all together with
your mortar and pestle.
Mabon Incense (Oakey) 2
2 parts Frankincense
1 part Sandalwood
1 part Cypress
1 part Juniper
1 part Pine
1/2 part Oakmoss (or a few drops Oakmoss bouquet)
1 pinch pulverized Oak leaf
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon Incense (spicy) 3
3 parts frankincense
2 parts sandalwood
1 part Benzoin
1 part cinnamon
few drops patchouli
Mabon Incense (Hibiscus) 4
2 parts Myrrh
2 parts hibiscus
1 part rose petals
1 part sage
Go to TopFestivals Main ListMain List IndexRandom Madness HomeMabon Incense 5
2 parts Frankincense
2 parts sandalwood
1 part cypress
1 part juniper
1 part pine
2 or 3 oak leaves
Mabon Incense 6
2 parts benzoin
2 parts myrrh
1 part hazel wood
1½ part corn
1½ part red poppy flowers
1½ part cornflower
1½ part ivy
Blend together and burn on charcoal.
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Mabon Activities
Corn Husk Doll
Mabon Cleansing Spray
Mabon Soap Recipe
Magic Apple Dolls
Mabon Caramel
Mabon Wine Moon Cider
Sea Turtle Wisdom Bread
Mabon Spell
The Second Harvest
Mabon Incense
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