Autumn Equinox celebrating the second harvest and the balance between light and dark. A time of thanksgiving, completion, and preparing for the darker half of the year. Named after the Welsh god Mabon ap Modron, the Divine Youth.
When is Mabon?
- Mabon 2027: Thursday, September 23, 2027 (Northern Hemisphere)
- Mabon 2028: Friday, September 22, 2028 (Northern Hemisphere)
Mabon falls on the equinox, so the exact date shifts by a day from year to year. In the Southern Hemisphere the seasons are reversed, so it is celebrated around March 19-21.
History of Mabon
Connected to ancient harvest festivals worldwide. The time of equal day and night represents perfect balance. Associated with the myth of Mabon ap Modron and themes of mystery and harmony.
Mabon traditions
- Apple harvesting and blessing
- Wine making ceremonies
- Storing food for winter
- Offering thanks
- Balance rituals
- Collecting autumn leaves
- Making preserves
- Decorating with gourds
- Labyrinth walking
- Creating autumn altars
How to celebrate Mabon today
- Apple Picking Trip
- Wine Making Workshop
- Equinox Feast
- Gratitude Circle
- Fall Nature Walk
- Harvest Moon Celebration
- Autumn Crafting Circle
- Community Potluck
Mabon ritual ideas
- Balance Meditation
- Gratitude Ritual
- Wine Blessing Ceremony
- Apple Harvest Rite
- Abundance Thanksgiving
- Equinox Balancing Ceremony
- Winter Preparation Ritual
- Harvest Home Blessing
- Letting Go Ceremony
Gods & goddesses of Mabon
- Mabon ap Modron — Divine Youth. Welsh god of youth and the divine son of the Mother
- Morgan — Fate and Balance. Celtic goddess associated with fate and the turning of seasons
- Persephone — Underworld Queen. Greek goddess preparing to return to the underworld
- Pomona — Fruit and Abundance. Roman goddess of fruit trees, gardens, and orchards
- The Green Man — Nature's Harvest. Vegetation deity overseeing the transition to autumn