How to Celebrate Mabon: Rituals and Reflections for the Autumn Equinox

50 Autumn Journal Prompts

Feeling the need for balance in your life? Imagine if the simple act of pausing to appreciate your personal harvests could transform your sense of well-being. Join us as we explore Mabon, the autumn equinox festival that invites us to celebrate equilibrium and transition. From the moment day and night are perfectly equal, we delve into how Mabon encourages a deep reflection on the cycles within us and around us, offering a rich tapestry of symbolism like autumn leaves, deep reds, oranges, and even crystals like citrine and amber. 

Discover practical ways to harness the potent energy of Mabon through engaging rituals and mindful journaling. Whether it’s taking a meditative nature walk, creating a gratitude jar, or diving into thought-provoking journal prompts, there's something to elevate everyone's autumn experience. We bring the spirit of Mabon into your home, showing how gratitude and mindfulness can enhance your sense of abundance and well-being. Tune in and learn how these meaningful traditions can bring a richer awareness and joy into your daily life.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
ready to dive into something fascinating.
We're about to unlock Mabon,and not just the pumpkin spice
lattes, although gotta admit Ido love those this time of year.
You send in this article allabout Mabon journaling and
honestly it sparked somethinglike beyond just you know
writing stuff down.

Speaker 2 (00:18):
It really is amazing, this whole tradition right
rooted in nature, the autumn,equinox, and it can be like this
incredible mirror to our ownlives.

Speaker 1 (00:27):
Okay.
So for anyone who hasn't quitegotten into the whole equinox
and harvest festival thing, whatare we talking about with Mabon
?

Speaker 2 (00:33):
Okay, Picture this Day and night totally equal.
That's the autumn.
Equinox Happens aroundSeptember 22nd, 23rd.

Speaker 1 (00:40):
Yeah.

Speaker 2 (00:40):
And Mabon.
It's all about celebrating thatbalance, like acknowledging
that shift from, you know,summer's energy to the more
inward energy of autumn.

Speaker 1 (00:48):
So it's more than just like pretty leaves and
sweaters.

Speaker 2 (00:51):
Way more.
Think about it right.
You spent all spring, allsummer, planting, tending
whatever you're harvesting,literally or not.
Mavon's like this pause at thetop of it all.
You get to really see whatyou've grown and just appreciate
that, even if it's not what youexpected.

Speaker 1 (01:07):
I feel like we could all use that, that pause button.

Speaker 2 (01:10):
Right, and that's where the real magic of Nabon
comes in.
No wands or anything, but it'sabout really getting this deeper
awareness of the cycles in usand all around us.

Speaker 1 (01:20):
And this article, the journaling one.
It gets into some reallyinteresting symbolism with the
season, like, obviously you'vegot autumn leaves, but also
those colors deep reds, oranges,even crystals get a shout out
Citrine, amber.
What's the deal with all that?

Speaker 2 (01:35):
Each one.
It's like this little bundle ofdeeper meaning.
Take amber, for example.
It's old right Fossilized treesap.
Basically it's literallyholding ancient sunlight inside
and during Mabon.
If you think about amber, itcan be this powerful reminder of
your own inner light.
You know the strength, wisdom,all that you've built up over

(01:55):
time.

Speaker 1 (01:55):
Okay, see, that's beautiful.
Even my little amber ring feelsdifferent now.
But this article isn't all likethink about pretty things,
right, it's about doing stuff.
It talks about Mabon ritual.

Speaker 2 (02:05):
Yes, and there's something for everyone, whether
you're into big ceremonies orjust want to go inward a bit.
The article even says like justa walk in nature can be super
powerful for connecting to Mabonenergy.

Speaker 1 (02:17):
Now, that's what I'm talking about.
Nature walks are like mymeditation.
What other rituals were youdrawn to?

Speaker 2 (02:28):
One that really stood out was a gratitude jar instead
of Halloween candy.
Right, you fill it with theselittle notes.
Write down what you're gratefulfor.
It's like this physicalreminder of abundance and you
know, studies actually showbeing grateful like that it can
really impact how we feeloverall.

Speaker 1 (02:37):
Sold.
I'm making a gratitude jar likea little mood boost, but in a
jar.

Speaker 2 (02:43):
Right, and you can even get the whole family in on
it.
Everyone adds their own notes,their own things they're
grateful for.
Brings that Mabon feeling rightinto the house.

Speaker 1 (02:51):
So we've got nature walks, gratitude jars.
What else can people do to tapinto this Mabon energy?
This whole Mabon thing?
I'm really into it.
It's like slow down, appreciatewhat you've got.
And, speaking of, appreciating.

Speaker 2 (03:09):
This article is full of these journal prompts, you
know for Mabon, yeah, oh yeah,the prompts there are like keys
or something.

Speaker 1 (03:12):
Yeah, to unlock these deeper, you know introspective
levels exactly and we won't hitall 50, but I wanted to pull out
a few that really got to me,because even if you're not doing
a whole ritual thing, theseprompts can just make you stop
and think for a sec right,they're easy to get into, but
some of them they can reallymake you realize stuff okay, so
this one grabbed me right away.

(03:33):
What does abundance mean to youduring maybon?

Speaker 2 (03:37):
it's cool because it's not like what are you
missing?
It's about what already makesyou feel abundant, which isn't
just stuff, right?

Speaker 1 (03:44):
right?
Definitely not.
It's like that richness, but inall parts of your life.
Maybe it's laughing with peopleyou love, or that creative
energy when you're really into aproject, or even just like
feeling peaceful when you'rereally present.
See, when you put it like thatabundance is way bigger than a
full harvest or whatever.
It's that deep down feeling ofbeing grateful for the good
stuff, however it shows up.

Speaker 2 (04:06):
Exactly, and that just changing how you see things
can be really powerful.

Speaker 1 (04:10):
Yeah.

Speaker 2 (04:10):
When you get that there's abundance already there,
you're actually more open toeven more coming in.

Speaker 1 (04:15):
Okay, ready for another one.
This one hit me hard,especially now, new season and
all.
How have you grown since lastMay, bon?
It's so easy to get caught upand forget you know how far
you've come.

Speaker 2 (04:27):
It's like what's that saying?
Can't see the forest for thetrees?
This prompt yanks you back,gives you that bigger view.
It's like, hey, you got throughstuff you adapted, celebrate
what you learned, even the toughlessons.

Speaker 1 (04:38):
Like looking at the rings on a tree right, each one
a year older, weathered somestorms but still standing.

Speaker 2 (04:44):
Love that.
And just like trees, we don'talways grow in a straight line.
Sometimes it's fast, sometimesyou got to just put down roots,
but all of it matters to whoyou're becoming.

Speaker 1 (04:53):
Makes me think these prompts, they're not just for
Mabon, are they?
It's stuff we can use all yearto like, be more self-aware,
grateful, intentional.

Speaker 2 (05:02):
Totally Little check in points.
Get back to your values.
Appreciate the journey, evenwhen life's nuts.

Speaker 1 (05:08):
Okay, one more before we move on.
This one feels very timely.
Things get busy this time ofyear, right?
How can you create more balancein your life as you move into
this new season?
I think we've all felt thatpulled in every direction,
especially with the holidayscoming.

Speaker 2 (05:23):
Absolutely and finding that equilibrium super
crucial.
Especially then.
The prompt is great becauseit's like don't just wait for
balance to happen, you choosethings that make you feel good.

Speaker 1 (05:33):
So, instead of letting the chaos run the show
you're like, hold on.
What do I need?
To feel grounded, you know,centered.

Speaker 2 (05:40):
Exactly, and that'll be different for everyone, right
?
Some people it's workboundaries, Others it's
self-care time or being withpeople they love.

Speaker 1 (05:49):
It's like finding that sweet spot where you can
handle the busy stuff but stillthrive.

Speaker 2 (05:53):
Right and hey, maybe if we use some of these Mabon
ideas, what if we actually lookforward to those stressful times
with like real joy and purpose?

Speaker 1 (06:03):
You know talking about balance when things get
crazy.
It reminded me of this linefrom the article.
It said celebrate every moment,for each one is precious, but
like realistically withdeadlines and to do lists and
holiday stuff.
How are we supposed to do that?

Speaker 2 (06:17):
Right, million dollar question.
I don't think it's like forcinga party every hour.
It's more noticing those littlejoys, tiny wins or something
beautiful that you might usuallymiss.

Speaker 1 (06:29):
Yeah, yeah, I see what you mean.
It's like we put on these Mabonglasses all of a sudden.
Even if things are nuts, we'rechoosing to appreciate stuff.

Speaker 2 (06:36):
Exactly, find those little celebrations all day long
, even if it's just for a fewbreaths.
Imagine, okay, you're rushingto get ready, stressed about
work, but then you stop for asec, deep breath, in, feeling
that sunshine on your face.
Boom, micro celebration.

Speaker 1 (06:53):
I love that Hitting pause on autopilot and being
like nope, this moment, righthere, this is good.
Doesn't have to be fancy, right.

Speaker 2 (06:58):
Right, it's just paying attention.
And those little bits ofpresence gratitude, they would
change your whole energy Lessstress.

Speaker 1 (07:10):
And you can handle stuff better too, like
sprinkling Mabon magiceverywhere and, speaking of
which, remember those symbols wetalked about.
Could we like use those allyear round to remember this
stuff?

Speaker 2 (07:17):
100%.
Picture a little piece of amberon your desk.
Yeah, Work's got you stressed.
Touch it.
Remember what it meansToughness, inner strength, that
light that never goes out.

Speaker 1 (07:28):
Such a cool visual reminder, or even like some
colorful leaves tucked into yourplanner every time you open it
up.
Bam Beauty of change.
You know the whole Mabon lesson.

Speaker 2 (07:36):
Love it.
It's about whatever works foryou, those little things that
connect you back to like balance, being thankful, looking inward
Doesn't matter what the seasonis.

Speaker 1 (07:46):
Because that's really what I'm taking away from all
this Mabon's.
Not just one day, right, it'slike this whole wisdom you can
use all the time.

Speaker 2 (07:52):
Beautifully said, finding how to be grateful no
matter what, looking for thatbalance because life's going to
life.
Yeah, but we do it with youknow, open hearts, open minds.

Speaker 1 (07:59):
And on that note I think we got to wrap up this
Mabon deep dive.

Speaker 2 (08:03):
But Big butt.
Keep the conversation goingright, exactly.

Speaker 1 (08:06):
Take these ideas, the prompts, even the symbols.
See what clicks with you.

Speaker 2 (08:18):
Make your own rituals , your own reminders, your way
of celebrating the good stuff,however.
It shows up Because everysingle moment, even the normal
ones, they've got joy hidden inthere.
Growth too, and that deeperconnection to ourselves and
everything around us.

Speaker 1 (08:27):
That's a wrap on the deep dive.
Everyone, until next time, keepexploring, keep reflecting and
keep celebrating the magic inevery single day.