Mabon Correspondences Goddesses - Arawn, Ashtoreth, Ceridwen, Demeter & Persephone, Epona, Freya, Hathor, Inanna, Ishtar, Isis, Kore, Modrun, Morrigan, VenusGods -...
Mabon Correspondences
- Goddesses – Arawn, Ashtoreth, Ceridwen, Demeter & Persephone, Epona, Freya, Hathor, Inanna, Ishtar, Isis, Kore, Modrun, Morrigan, Venus
- Gods –
Archangel Michael, Bacchus, Cernunnos, Dagda, Dionysus, Dumuzi, Green Man, Mabon ap Modron, Thoth - Symbols of Mabon – Cornucopia, Rattles, Sun Wheels
- Colors – Brown, Red, Maroon, Orange, Yellow, Gold
- Crystals – Amber, Amethyst, Citrine, Topaz, Tiger-Eye, Cat’s-Eye
- Animals – Blackbird, Butterfly, Dog, Eagle, Hawk, Owl, Pig, Salmon, Snake, Stag, Swallow, Swan, Turkey Vulture, Wolf
- Sacred Hazelnut – The Celts believed that hazelnuts gave one wisdom and inspiration. Legend tells us that if we follow the Boyne River in Ireland to its source, we will come to a sacred pool surrounded by nine ancient hazel trees. Living within the pool is a salmon, the most ancient of all the animals. As the hazelnuts drop into the pool, the salmon eats them, absorbing their wisdom. The Salmon of Wisdom is instrumental in revealing to us the mystery of decent and re-birth. At Mabon the Child of Light is trapped deep within the earth and The Salmon is the only animal that knows where he is hidden. The Salmon directs us to the Child of Light, but we cannot free Him until Yule. The Salmon helps us to navigate the dark rivers of the enclosing darkness of Mabon to the increasing light of Yule.
- Plants – Acorns, Apples, Aster, Blackberry, Chamomile, Chrysanthemum, Corn, Fern, Gourds, Grain, Grapes, Hazel, Hops, Ivy, Marigold, Milkweed, Nuts, Pomegranate, Pumpkin, Rose, Rue, Saffron, Sage, Solomon’s Seal, Sunflower, Thistle, Tobacco, Wheat, Yarrow
- Incense – Benzoin, Cedar, Frankincense, Myrrh, Pine
The Cornucopia
The Cornucopia, or Horn of Plenty, is a wonderful focal point for your Mabon Altar.
The word “cornucopia” is derived from two Latin words, “cornu,” meaning “horn” and “copia,” meaning “plenty.” The Cornucopia is a sacred symbol associated with a variety of Pagan deities. In the Roman religion, this included Fortuna, the Goddess of Luck and Fortune; Plutus, God of Wealth; Concordia, Goddess of Peace and Harmony; and Flora, Goddess of Flowers. The Romano-British and Celtic Horse Goddess Epona sometimes was depicted in the form of the Great Mother carrying a Cornucopia. Nantosuelta, Goddess of the Winding Stream, appeared with a Cornucopia on some ancient monuments, as was the case with Persephone, Greek Goddess of the Underworld.
The Cornucopia symbol has been in evidence for over 2000 years, and is a symbol of Autumn and harvest, of giving thanks for the abundance of the Earth Mother.Fill a Cornucopia with assorted veggies, fruit, herbs, nuts and other produce, giving thanks for each item as added. Once your Cornucopia is full, leave it outside in a natural place, the next day return to the Earth whatever hasn’t been eaten by wild creatures and Nature Spirits.
Place a Cornucopia on your personal altar as part of prosperity rituals. Fill it with dried sprigs of sage, cinquefoil, rosemary, thyme, mugwort, parsley, and/or other sacred plants, such as acorns, associated with well-being, prosperity, and good fortune. Dedicate the Cornucopia as a tool of abundance, and then place deep within it a written wish for a particular type of abundance. Envision the wish coming true.
After the ritual has ended, keep the Cornucopia in a protected, yet visible place so that you see it every day. Follow-up by taking actions that can help your wish come true (probably nothing will happen if you’re just sitting around and waiting for it to drop in your lap).
After you have achieved your goal, give thanks by offering the contents to a sacred fire or by burying them in the ground.
You can use a Cornucopia to bless your home or the home of a loved one. Fill a Cornucopia with herbs, flowers, fruit, vegetables, crystals, and other items associated with well-being and a happy home.
After spiritually cleansing the home with incense and other tools, focus on well-wishes and carry the filled Cornucopia clockwise around each room of the house. Then, place the Cornucopia in the main room of the home for at least a day and a night. After they have lost their freshness, bio-degradable ingredients can be removed and returned to Nature. The Cornucopia can later be used in other sacred ways in the home, such as a Sign of the Season or for Prosperity Magic.
Recipes:
Mabon Incense
- 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.
Salem Witch Pudding
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1-1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup half-and-half
- 5 tablespoons rum
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Farls (Potato Scones)
- 2 Cups Dry Oats
- 3 Cups Warm Water
- 3 Cups Mashed Potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons Butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- Salt & Pepper
Pinch fresh minced Thyme in a saucepan, soak the oats in the warm water for 15 to 20 minutes, until soft and slightly swollen. Drain off the excess water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the potatoes, butter, cornstarch, baking powder and spices, mixing well. Knead until the mixture is like thick dough. Form eight round patties. Pour 1/2 inch of oil into a skillet. Fry the patties until lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Soothing Juniper and Mulled Pears
- 4 Firm Bartlett or Anjou Pears
- 2/3 Cup Merlot or available Red Wine
- 2/3 Cup Pineapple Juice
- 1/3 Cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
- 4 Juniper Berries, Crushed
Peel, core and quarter the pears. In a saucepan, mix the red wine, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and juniper berries. Let the mixture simmer for 3 minutes. Add the pears. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir and baste occasionally.
Serve in small decorative bowls or red wine glasses.
The juniper berries have long been associated with purification and cleansing of the soul. Now that our Wiccan year is coming to a close it’s a time for forgiveness, for others and for ourselves. As you baste the pears, visualize anointing them with love, free of guilt and sorrow. Charge the food with the power of forgiveness. Bind the spell with this chant:
“Juniper, pears, and red, red wine
Filled with love from Goddess Divine.
Earth, Air, Water and Fire
Cauldron bubbles with my desire.”
To find out about Mabon, the Autumn Equinox go here.
Kudos to:Gerina Dunwich ~ Salem Witch Pudding
Be magickal, y’all!
