Now, the Chase of Lugh ends. As day and night are again equal, the weakening god hides within the last sheath of grain, and dies when this is cut, sacrificing himself so that we may survive. This is a time of thanksgiving, as we celebrate the manifestation of our labors and give thanks for the harvest that will sustain us through the dark months. We are between the worlds of life and death, of light and dark, of day and night. We mourn that which is passing and celebrate that which is bountiful –for there are no ends without new beginnings. The energies for this time are of balance, consideration, fruitful partnerships, and the promise of rebirth. Now is the time to prepare the spirit for an interval of introspection and growth. Mabon themes are: harvest, reaping, thankfulness, reflection, preparation for the dark times, and conservation.
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I hope everyone had a blessed Mabon yesterday. Outside of paganism, this is still a good time of year to reflect on what has passed and prepare for the coming darker season. Put the garden to bed for the winter, check on your stores, make sure your winter clothes and quilts are ready to be pulled out, and of course start stocking up on Halloween candy for the ghouls and goblins right around the corner!
Blessed be.
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