Day: September 22, 2025

Mabon (Autumn Equinox) Folklore and Traditions

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Interested in learning about some of the traditions behind the celebrations of the autumn equinox? Find out why Mabon is important, learn about the legend of Persephone and Demeter, the symbolism of stags, acorns and oaks, and explore the magic of apples and more!

Origins of Mabon

What are the origins of the word “Mabon”?. Image by Andrew McConnell/Robert Harding World Imager/Getty Images

Wondering where the word “Mabon” came from? Was it a Celtic god? A Welsh hero? Is it found in ancient writings? Let’s look at some of the history behind the word.

Celebrating Mabon With Kids

Cet your family outdoors to celebrate Mabon!. Image by Patrick Wittman/Cultura/Getty Images

Mabon falls around September 21 in the northern hemisphere, and around March 21 below the equator. This is the autumn equinox, it’s a time to celebrate the season of the second harvest. It’s a time of balance, of equal hours of light and dark, and a reminder that the cold weather isn’t far away at all. If you’ve got kids at home, try celebrating Mabon with some of these family-friendly and kid-appropriate ideas.

Autumn Equinox Around the World

Mabon is the time of the second harvest, and of thanksgiving. Image by Johner Images/Getty Images

At Mabon, the time of the autumn equinox, there are equal hours of light and dark. It is a time of balance, and while summer is ending, the winter is approaching. This is a season in which farmers are harvesting their fall crops, gardens are beginning to die, and the earth gets a bit cooler each day. Let’s look at some of the ways that this second harvest holiday has been honored around the world for centuries. Read more about the Autumn Equinox Around the World.

Gods of the Vine

Grapes are everywhere in the fall, so it’s no surprise that the Mabon season is a popular time to celebrate wine-making, and deities connected to the growth of the vine. Whether you see him as Bacchus, Dionysus, the Green Man, or some other vegetative god, the god of the vine is a key archetype in harvest celebrations. Learn more about the Gods of the Vine.

Pagans and Renaissance Festivals

RenFaire isn’t specifically Pagan, but you’ll see a lot of us there. Image by Dave Fimbres Photography/Moment Open/Getty Images

Renaissance Faires and Festivals aren’t specifically Pagan, but there are a few reasons why you’ll see a lot of us there. Let’s look at how this counterculture institution of the sixties and seventies turned into a place where you can almost always find other Pagans.

The Celebration of Michaelmas

Michaelmas fell near the end of the harvest season, and was a time for settling accounts and balances. Image by Oliver Morin/AFP Creative/Getty Images

In the British Isles, Michaelmas is celebrated on September 29. As the Feast of St. Michael within the Catholic church, this date is often associated with the harvest because of its proximity to the autumn equinox. Although it’s not a Pagan holiday in the true sense, Michaelmas celebrations often included older aspects of Pagan harvest customs, such as the weaving of corn dolls from the last sheaves of grain. Read more about the Michaelmas Celebration.

Nutting Day

Hazelnuts are typically ripe around September 14, known as Nutting Day in the British Isles. Image by Alberto Guglielmi/Photodisc/Getty Images

Around the middle of September, the nut season starts. Hazelnuts ripen in the hedges, and they have long been connected to folklore and legends. Hazel is associated to the Celtic tree month of Coll, from August 5 to September 1, and the very word Coll means “the life force inside you.” Hazelnuts are connected to wisdom and protection, and are often found near sacred wells and magical springs.

Acorns and the Mighty Oak

The oak tree has long been venerated by people of many cultures as a symbol of strength and power. Image by Images Etc Ltd/Moment Mobile/Getty Images

The acorn is a symbol of strength and power. In the fall, these tiny yet hardy little nuggets drop from the oak trees to land on the ground. Because the acorn only appears on a fully mature oak, it is often considered a symbol of the patience needed to attain goals over long periods of time. It represents perseverance and hard work. In many cultures the oak is sacred. Read more about Acorn & Oak Folklore.

Pomona, the Apple Goddess

Pomona is the goddess of apple orchards, and is celebrated around Lammas. Image by Stuart McCall/Photographer’s Choice/Getty Images

Pomona was a Roman goddess who was the keeper of orchards and fruit trees. Unlike many other agricultural deities, Pomona is not associated with the harvest itself, but with the flourishing of fruit trees. She is usually portrayed bearing a cornucopia or a tray of blossoming fruit. Learn more about Pomona, the Goddess of Apples.

Scarecrow Magic and Folklore

The scarecrow guards the fields and crops from hungry predators. Image by Dimitri Otis/Digital Vision/Getty Images

Although they haven’t always looked the way they do now, scarecrows have been around a long time and have been used in a number of different cultures. From the farms of ancient Greece to the rice fields of Japan, scarecrows are often used for a variety of purposes. Learn more about Scarecrow Magic & Legends.

Can You Balance an Egg on the Equinox?

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Can you balance an egg on its end during the equinox?. Image by Imaginar/Image Bank/Getty Images

There’s a very popular story that circulates on the Internet twice every year at the spring and fall equinoxes, and it’s about eggs. According to legend, if you try to stand an egg on its end on the vernal or autumnal equinox, you’ll be successful, because of the polarity and balance of the earth. Let’s explore the legend of Egg Balancing on the Equinox.

Source:

Wigington, Patti. “Mabon (Autumn Equinox) Folklore and Traditions.” Learn Religions, Sep. 5, 2021, learnreligions.com/mabon-folklore-traditions-4590167.

The Spiritual Meaning of Mabon

Let’s Have Some Fun – Printable Mabon Coloring Pages

Spell For Mabon

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Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence and Actives for Mabon c. 2018

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Mabon Activities and Correspondences

Symbolism of Mabon: The completion of the Harvest begun. Day and night are equal and the God prepares to leave His physical body and begin the great adventure into the unseen.

Symbols of Mabon: all harvest symbols, corn, autumn flowers, red poppies,nuts, grains, leaves, acorns, pine and cypress cones, oak sprigs, wreaths, vine, grapes, cornucopia, horns of plenty, burial cairns, apples, marigolds, harvested crops. wine, gourds

Colors : Orange, Dark Red, Yellow, Indigo, Maroon and Brown.

Goddesses: Modron(Welsh), Bona Dea, Harvest Deities, Persephone, Demeter/Ceres, Morgan(Welsh- Cornish), Snake Woman(Aboriginal), Epona (Celtic-Gaulish), Pamona(Roman), the Muses(Greek).

Gods: Mabon, Modron(Welsh), Sky Father, John Barleycorn , the Wicker-Man, the Corn Man, Thoth(Egyptian), Hermes, Hotei(Japanese), Thor, Dionysus(Roman), Bacchus(Greek) and all wine Deities.

Tarot Cards: Judgment and The World

Altar Decorations: acorns, pinecones, autumn leaves, pomegranate, statue of the Triple Goddess in her Mother phase.

Mabon Herbs: Rue, yarrow, rosemary, marigold, sage, walnut leaves and husks, mistletoe, saffron, chamomile, almond leaves, passionflower, frankincense, rose hips, bittersweet, sunflower, wheat, oak leaves, dried apple or apple seeds.

Foods of Mabon: cornbread, wheat products, bread, grains, berries, nuts, grapes, acorns, seeds, dried fruits, corn, beans, squash, roots (ie onions, carrots, potatoes, etc), hops, apples, pomegranates, carrots, onions, potatoes, roast goose or mutton, wine, ale and ciders, breads, apples, pomegranates

Animals: dogs, wolves, stag, blackbird, owl, eagle, birds of prey, salmon & goat, Gnomes, Sphinx, Minotaur, Cyclops, Andamans and Gulons.

Element: water.

Incense : pine, sweetgrass, apple blossom, benzoin, myrrh, frankincense, jasmine, sage wood aloes, black pepper, patchouly, cinnamon, clove, oak moss

Mabon Stones : During Mabon, stones ruled by the Sun will help bring the Sun’s energy to you.clear quartz, amber, peridot, diamond, gold, citrine, yellow topaz, cat’s-eye, adventurine.

Customs: offerings to land, preparing for cold weather by bringing in harvest, cutting willow wands( Druidic), leaving apples upon burial cairns & graves as a token of honor, walks in forests, gather seed pods & dried plants, fermenting grapes to make wine,picking ripe produce, stalk bundling

Spellworkings of Mabon: Protection, prosperity, security, and self- confidence. Also those of harmony and balance. Taboos:It was considered unlucky to cut down the very last of the Harvest, and so was also left to stand in the field by some traditions.

Activities of Mabon: Select the best of each vegetable, herb, fruit, nut, and other food you have harvested or purchased and give it back to Mother Earth with prayers of thanksgiving. Hang dried ears of corn around your home in appreciation of the harvest season. Do meditations and chanting as you store away food for the Winter. Do a thanksgiving circle, offering thanks as you face each direction – – for home, finances, and physical health (North); for gifts of knowledge (East); for accomplishments in career and hobbies (South); for relationships (West); and for spiritual insights and messages (Center). Decorate the table with colorful autumn leaves in a basket. Display the fruits of the harvest – corn, gourds, nuts, grapes, apples – preferably in a cornucopia. Or decorate with wildflowers, acorns, nuts, berries, cocoons, anything that represents the harvest to you. Like its sister equinox, halfway across the Wheel of the Year, the Autumn Equinox is a good occasion for a ritual feast. Plan a meal that uses seasonal and symbolic fruits and vegetables. You can serve bread, squash, corn, apples, cider and wine. Make some homemade wine or cordial gather and dry herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods. Make grapevine wreaths using dried bitter-sweet herb for protection. Use ribbons of gold and yellow to bring in the energy of the Sun, and decorate with sprigs of dried yarrow or cinnamon sticks. Make a protection charm of hazelnuts (filberts) strung on red thread. Make a witch’s broom. Tie dried corn husks or herbs (broom, cedar, fennel, lavender, peppermint, rosemary) around a strong, relatively straight branch of your choice. Make magic Apple Dolls Gifts of the Harvest can be used to make tools and emblems that will remind us of their bounty all year round. Look for colored leaves. Collect fallen leaves and make a centerpiece or bouquet for your home. Save the leaves to burn in your Yule fire. Vist an apple orchard and, if possible, pick your own apples. Hang apples on a tree near your home. Watch the birds and other small animals who will enjoy your gift. This is also the time for replacing your old broom with a new one. As the broom corn is ripe now, besom making is traditional and magickal this time of year. Begin the festival with a vineyard or orchard harvest. You might check the farm lands in your area to see if there’s an orchard or pumpkin patch that allows customers to harvest produce for themselves. Traditionally Sabbat festivals begin at sun set on the eve of the Holiday. You can use the daytime hours of this holiday eve to prepare baskets for harvesting the next day. Baking a pumpkin pie (from scratch if possible) is a wonderful way to bring in the fragrance of the holiday season

September 23, 2025 Current Southern Hemisphere/Tomorrow’s Northern Hemisphere Moon Phase

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The Moon phase for September 23rd, 2025 is a Waxing Crescent phase. This is the phase where the moon started to become visible again after the New Moon.

In this part of the moon cycle, the Moon is moving away from the Sun and is becoming more and more illuminated by sunlight. In this phase, the moon will go from 0.1% to 49.9% illuminated before reaching the First Quarter phase.

In the Waxing Crescent phase the moon rises before noon in the east, transits the meridian before sunset, before setting in the west before midnight.

Fun fact:

Phase Details

Moon age: 1.38 days

Moon illumination: 2.19%

Moon tilt: 160.952°

Moon angle: 0.5

Moon distance: 401,395.79 km

Moon sign: Libra

Source: MoonGiant.com

You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.

Today’s Waxing Crescent Phase

The Waxing Crescent on September 23 has an illumination of 3%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On September 23 the Moon is 1.74 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.

Phase Details

Phase: Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 3%
Moon Age: 1.74 days
Moon Angle: 0.49
Moon Distance: 402,773.97 km
Sun Angle: 0.53
Sun Distance: 150,064,497.06 km

September 22 Daily Horoscope and Birthday Horoscope’s Traits

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Joyful birthday wishes from Lady Carla Beltane with the WOTC Family and Friends!!

May the next year of your life bring you more love, laughter, joy, happiness, enough income to cover what you have to have along with a little leftover for fun! May it bring you everything you want if it is supposed to be and everything you need. May sorrow be unknown, and any negativity be minimal. May the wind always be at your back.

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You seem to have this heightened sense of justice. You appear to create yourself a close circle of friends who share the same opinions as you do.

There are times in which you may be too sensitive and take things personally but otherwise, you seem to be very objective. Get ready to understand yourself better below.

 Astrological symbol: Maiden. This zodiac symbol is considered to influence those born August 23 – September 22, under the Virgo zodiac sign. It is suggestive for the virgin lady who is fertile and wise.

 The Virgo Constellation is one of the 12 zodiac constellations, placed between Leo to the West and Libra to the East on an area of 1294 sq degrees with the brightest star being Spica and the most visible latitudes +80° to -80°.

 The Virgin is named from the Latin Virgo, the zodiac sign for September 22. In Italy it is named Vergine while the French call it Vierge.

 Opposite sign: Pisces. This suggests that this sign and Virgo are complementary and placed across each other on the astrological wheel, meaning harmony and sympathy and some sort of balancing act between the two.

 Modality: Mobile. This shows the free nature of people born on September 22 and that they are a mark of cleverness and liveliness.

 Ruling house: The sixth house. This combination suggests that Virgos put a great price on care for their health and are most interested in work related matters. This house is the space of service, health issues and efficiency.

 Ruling body: Mercury. This celestial body is said to influence motivation and philosophy. Mercury is one of the planets that is most influential when retrograde. Mercury also suggests the clarity in the lives of these natives.

 Element: Earth. This element represents structure and practicality and is considered to influence confident and polite people under the September 22 zodiac sign. Earth models things in association with water and fire.

 Lucky day: Wednesday. Virgo best identifies with the flow of the organized Wednesday while this is doubled by the connection between Wednesday and its ruling by Mercury.

 Lucky numbers: 4, 5, 11, 17, 22.

 Motto: “I analyze!”

 People born on September 22 have a great sense of duty and are realistic, attentive and loyal. Just like a true Virgo, they are enthusiastic and friendly. They appreciate having everything organized everywhere around them and often enjoy taking their time off to disconnect and even get to the root of things that are troubling them. They dislike stupidity and commonness. Those born under this sign enjoy situations and places where they can hang around with people that are as witty as they are.

 Positive Traits: Intelligent, faithful and accepting these natives seem to have the empathetic solution for every issue and also a good word for everyone they like. Virgo people are usually unhesitating and opened to everything that is to bring novelty in their lives. Those born under this sign are also very accepting and caring when it comes to other people. They have a domestic nature so they seek for the cohesion, support and security of a loving family.

 Negative Traits: These natives are biased at times and fastidious by nature and you really need to keep up with them in order to have any importance in their lives. They are distressed and worry a lot and they can resort to a lot of things in order to avoid or minimize the risk of certain things that they feel have great chance to happen, although they are the only ones to believe so. They are overly judgmental at times and therefore they risk being annoyed half of the time and are way too critical to be able to enjoy the results of their work properly.

Love and Compatibility: Lovers born on September 22 are affectionate and dependable. They leave passion aside in order to build a dependable and trustworthy relationship. They may not be those with whom you can party all the time but they are sure those with whom you want to settle. They are attracted to people that are sensible and reliable just like them but also to emotional people with whom they can offer support and guidance. You can conquer the heart of Virgo by listening to them and by accepting their need for order and stability.

Lucky Color: Navy blue is the color defined for September 22 and in general for Virgo natives. Other colors for Virgo people are orange, beige and earth tones.

Representative Birthstone: The sky like and stylish Sapphire is the birthstone said to be representative for Virgo people born with September 22. Another precious stone considered beneficial for Virgo natives is Amethyst. It represents sobriety and elegance.

Characteristic Flower: Morning Glory is the representative flower for those born under the September 22. Other plants indicated for Virgo are Clovers and Poppies.

Symbolic Metal: Platinum is the metal defined for September 22 and in general for Virgo natives. Another metal considered beneficial for Virgo natives is Mercury.

Characteristics: September 22 Zodiac belongs to the third decan of VIRGO (September 14-September 22). This decan is influenced by the planet Venus. Those born under this influence combine the quite and attentive nature of Virgo with the passion and charm of Venus. This period tempers the positive and negative characteristics of the Virgo zodiac sign with a great accent on the negative ones.

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Virgo is the second most popular zodiac sign on the list of most common to least common astrology signs. An even number sign, this exudes feminine symbolism and is considered to be of negative polarity and tranquil energy. This relates to introvert people who are reticent and moderated. An archetype often used when talking about this sign is the Martyr. This is the sign with most educated natives but also with the least number of babies in families where one parent is Virgo.

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You were born to rock n’ roll! With a touch of rebellion and a lot of free-spirited energy, you’re ready to get on the road and see where it takes you. You’re independent and carefree, attracting new friends, foes, and lovers everywhere you go. This can be a fulfilling life! This can also be a lonely life if you aren’t forming the right connections. Live free, but always keep a home base with genuine people you love and cherish.

September 22 Virgo at Their Best: Unique, wild, exciting

September 22 Virgo at Their Worst: Dark, guarded, isolated

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You are likely a person who is an analytical thinker. The September 22nd zodiac sign is Virgo – The Virgin. You have a unique sense of style. This quality makes you a great organizer. It is possible that you could be a perfectionist. You also are very down to earth. You are very humble and modest.

You keep busy but don’t expect much in return for your hard work. This Virgo birthdayperson probably expects a lot from friends and family and especially co-workers. You tend to give your all to those who are loyal to you. If today September 22nd is your birthday, you are likely the one who doesn’t like to be late for appointments. Moreover, you are the one who will use the guidebook as a basis for decision-making. It would seem that you are a popular person.

You are a smart Virgo who finds unconditional love a necessarily. The September 22 birthday personality is a powerful one. You are a magnetic soul and will happily give your time to help anyone. As a Virgo in love, you tend to look for someone who can fulfill your thirst for compassion.

You keep up your appearance and are usually very sensitive about how you look. Image is important to someone born on this zodiac birthday. You are a stylish individual who has some insecurities. You need to be reassured of things before you act. This quality is seen when someone has asked you to speak on their behalf.

The September 22 horoscope also predicts that you may give the appearance that you are cold or aloof. You are a caring individual with a passion for people.

Although your birthday characteristics show that you are slow to warm up to others, you make a loyal friend and lover. Sometimes, you put your friend’s needs before your own. Other times, you think you know what is best for your friends.

They don’t like you taking control over their lives but don’t know how to tell you so. If you are so lucky to have a friend in someone born today, you should not surprise this Virgo. They tend to like things to stay the same.

As a parent, you are likely to need help in raising your children. You understand that children have personalities of their own and need to learn certain things, all on their own.

The September 22 birthday personality will encourage their children to be independent in their way of thinking. Having choices and free will, you are likely to have an open mind regarding most issues.

The September 22nd astrology warns that your health practices and conditions are likely on an on again, off again correlation. There are times when you just go for it, and you go all in but other times, you kind of sit on the couch. You need to be consistent in your efforts to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle.

This Virgin eats a good meal that’s nutritious and healthy, develops and uses a good exercise program to avoid any health issues later. Take caution as you tend to fall away from any progress you have made.

The September 22 zodiac profile shows that a Virgo born today will have many skills listed on a resume. You can write, teach or build. Maybe you think you could be successful as an entertainer. It’s possible as many of your counterparts have made it big in the industry. On the other hand, you could be a popular choice for politics

Moreover, you like adventure or danger and could be useful in positions of law enforcement. However, you should take care of your money and not let it go to your head. Occasionally, you find enjoyment in being in the spotlight. You can change the attitude of even a rattlesnake.

The September 22 birthday meanings show that you are usually very artistic and find it easy to express your thoughts and feelings. Your loved ones say that you stay to yourself and would not know what they’d do without you.

If you find yourself parting with personal information, don’t panic as you can trust your close friends to keep a secret. Given your artistry background, you have the potential to be sensitive about your work. Do not let fear spoil your hard work.

See: Famous Celebrities Born On September 22

This Day That Year – September 22 In History

1656 – A jury compiled of all female members acquit a mother who took the life of her child.
1827 – Secretary of State John Quincy Adams’s seat official
1946 – A woman named Evelyn Dick is accused of cutting her husband to pieces
1965 – India and Pakistan call a truce

September 22 Kanya Rashi (Vedic Moon Sign)
September 22 Chinese Zodiac ROOSTER

Birthday Planet

Your ruling planet is Mercury that symbolizes your mind, intellect and situations and Venus that stands for your affection, encouragement, and relationships.

Birthday Symbols

The Virgin Is The Symbol For The Virgo Sun Sign
The Scales Is The Symbol For The Libra Sun Sign

Birthday Tarot Card

Your Birthday Tarot Card is The Fool. This card stands for a new beginning, deals, and experiences. The Minor Arcana cards are Ten of Disks and Queen of Swords

Birthday Zodiac Compatibility

Lucky Number

Number 4 – This is a number that symbolizes reliability, organization, pragmatism, and seriousness.

Read about: Birthday Numerology

Lucky Colors

Pink: This is a color that symbolizes peace, love, innocence, and happiness.
Blue: This color symbolizes freedom, expansiveness, relaxation, and loyalty.

Lucky Days

Sunday – This day ruled by Sun and stands for ambition, encouragement, and inspiration.
Wednesday – This day ruled by Mercury is symbolic of people, wisdom, interactions, and communication.

Birthstone Sapphire

Ideal Zodiac Birthday Gifts For People Born On September 22nd

A good company stock or bond for the man and a discount coupon of her favorite store for the woman. Practical gifts are the best.

Happy and Blessed Mabon/Autumn Equinox

If you want to see information on any tradition of witchcraft, herbs, flowers, a Goddess or a God, or anything pertaining to any tradition of witchcraft, please put it in the comment section or email Lady Carla Beltane at ladybeltane@witchesofthecraft.com. I will try to find some information to post about it.

May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and positive things!

Blessed be