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MANIFEST

MANIFEST

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THE SABBATS

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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙢𝙣 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙭 🌾🍎🕯

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What is Mabon?

Mabon, celebrated around September 21 to September 29, marks the autumnal equinox and the second harvest of the year. It’s a time of balance, as the hours of light and dark stand equal, symbolizing the transition between summer and winter. It's a time when witches and practitioners honor the changing seasons, express gratitude for the Earth's abundance, and connect with the energies of balance and transition. The term "Mabon" for this celebration is named after Mabon ap Modron, a character from Welsh mythology. It is often associated with the mythological theme of the abducted and imprisoned child who later becomes a hero, which parallels the changing seasons.

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Who is Mabon Ap Modron?

Mabon ap Modron, also known as Maponus, is a character from Welsh mythology. In some versions of the myth, Mabon is portrayed as a divine hero or a child who was abducted from his mother, Modron, and imprisoned. He is rescued after 3 years and plays a significant role in Welsh mythological tales. The name "Mabon" itself means "son" or "young man" in Welsh, and it is connected to the theme of rebirth and the return of the light.

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Hades × Persephone and the Autumn Equinox

Legend has it that on the last day of summer, Hades, the god of the Underworld, saw Persephone picking flowers in a field. He immediately fell in love with her and abducted her, wanting to keep her by his side as the queen of the dead. Upon discovering the disappearance of her daughter, Demeter, the goddess of harvest, set out to find her. Unable to locate Persephone, Demeter’s sorrow and despair were so overwhelming that the flowers, trees, and all vegetation withered, bringing all growth on Earth to a halt. The gods of Olympus, who were powerless to ignore the prayers of humans, reached a compromise with Hades regarding Persephone’s return. She would spend only six months each year with Hades in the Underworld. To avenge herself, Demeter decreed that during those six months, nature would mourn, and nothing would grow on Earth until Persephone ascended again from the Underworld.

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Magical Correspondences

Planets: Sun, Mercury

Season: Autumn 

Element: Water 

Time of Day: Dusk

Tarot: The Hermit 

Colors: Brown, Maroon, Red, Orange, Purple, Yellow, Gold

Herbs: Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, Chamomile, Cedarwood, Juniper, Mugwort, Dried Apple

Fruits: Grapes, Apples, Pears, Plums, Blackberry, Pomegranates

Vegetables: Carrots, Corn, Onions, Pumpkin, Squash

Runes: Dagaz, Inguz, Eihwaz, Jera

Crystals: Amethyst, Agate, Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Amber, Yellow Topaz

Trees: Apple, Oak, Aspen, Cedar

Goddesses: Pomona, Demeter, Epona, Inanna, Ishtar, Kore, Modron, the Morrigan, Persephone, Banbha, Autumnus, Hestia

Gods: Dionysus, Mabon ap Modron, Hades, Dumuzi, the Green Man, Hermes, Thoth, Cernunnos, Osiris, Freyr

Flowers: Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Aster

Animals: Deer, Dog, Wolf, Blackbird, Squirrel, Salmon, Swan

Magical uses: Abundance, Accomplishment, Agriculture, Balance, Goals, Gratitude, Grounding, Harvest, New Beginnings, Reflection

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Activities to do:

🍎 create your own Cornucopia

🍎 make a special Mabon jar

🍎 bake an autumn recipe

🍎 eat apple pie

🍎 harvest your garden

🍎 light a bonfire and dance or tell stories with your loved ones around it

🍎 do a guided meditation to welcome the new season

🍎 clean your garden

🍎 listen to Mabon music on Youtube or Spotify(there are plenty of playlist you can find!)

🍎 spend time with your deity/deities

🍎 grab some autumn flowers and bring them into your home

🍎 rest and relax♡

🍎 read about Mabon

🍎 clean your house to prepare for the season

🍎 take a walk outside to connect with nature and be grateful for the summer that has passed and warmly welcome the beauty of autumn

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Food and Drinks:

apple pie, apple cider, wine, grapes, root vegetables, apples, cornbread, baked good made from wheat or grains, cakes with cinnamon or nutmeg, roasted meat, pork chops, mashed potatoes, peach jams, fruit tarts, apples in all forms, pumpkin pie

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useful sources: Magie Blanche by Eric Pier Sperandio

gifs credit: Pinterest

Tip jar🍎🌾

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Basil

Basil is one of my favorite herbs to grow and for some reason I am very very very good at growing it. I bought a random sad looking basil plant at Walmart months ago and now I have 4 large, almost bushes, of basil.

I love to use fresh Basil in so many dishes, I especially love to make pesto. I also dry it so I can have some during the winter months.

Growing: Basil likes full sun and moist, but well drained, soil. They are also really great to grown indoors. I have an Aerogarden, which is a little hydroponics garden that can fit on your countertop, its wonderful to grown Basil in. It’s great to have fresh herbs all year round too.

Did you know in the Victorian language of flowers, Basil signifies hatred. As an Italian I would be happy if someone gave me a basil plant haha

My Pesto Recipe:

Garlic (measure that shit with your heart!)

1/3 cup pine nuts (I’ve also used walnuts)

1/3 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese

1/3 Cup Olive Oil

3 Cups washed fresh Basil leaves

Salt and Pepper to taste

Blend all ingredients a food processor until smooth.

Prosperity Oil:

(This recipe can be used in many ways)

Oil of your choice

1 part mint

1 part basil

1 part cinnamon

1 part pine

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Welcome to my blog: The Garden Witch of Anson & Derby!

I’m excited to share this space with you, a sanctuary where the magical and the mundane meet.

Here, you’ll find posts on my spiritual and crafting journey. I’ll post about my kitchen/garden witchcraft, herbal gardening, and all the crafts I dabble in (sewing, embroidery, painting.. etc). Things that bring a bit of enchantment into my everyday life. I’m no expert and these are just my own personal thoughts from my own personal journey. So please be kind and know this is a safe space for all.

This journey is different for everyone, my way of doing things might be different from yours and someone else’s. Again this is a safe space for all.

Feel free to fill my inbox with questions!

In addition to the blog, I also run a small shop called Anson & Derby, where I create and sell handcrafted polymer clay jewelry, paintings, and sewn items. Each piece is made with love, care, and a touch of enchantment, reflecting the themes you’ll find in my posts.

I believe that everyday items, from the food we prepare to the accessories we wear, can carry meaning and magic, enhancing our connection to the world around us. Thank you for joining me on this journey, and I look forward to sharing more magic with you!

-Babs