As we stand at the threshold of Mabon, the Autumnal Equinox, we are embarking on a journey into the mysteries of this sacred season. While the Spring Equinox signals the youthful rebirth of the maiden, Mabon carries a more mature and introspective energy. It marks the birth of Mabon, the son of Modron, the Guardian of the Outerworld, the Healer, and the Protector. It is a time when we delve into the profound symbolism of Mabon, the Son of Light, who, after his mysterious captivity, emerges as his mother Modron's Champion, armed with the wisdom and strength gained during his confinement.

Mabon represents the passage of the Sun God into the underworld, culminating in his final descent on Samhain. As the Sun God wanes, Mabon calls upon the Triple Goddess, transitioning from her Mother phase to the Crone Phase. In this transformation, she embodies the archetype of the dark goddess, a rich tapestry of the aged, the hidden, the untamed, and the transformative. These goddesses, such as Baba Yaga, Persephone, Hecate, Lilith, and others, symbolize the fertile darkness, the unseen transformative fire beneath the Earth's surface, and the realm of wild magic and intuitive subconscious. Mabon is the season of these powerful goddess and their magic.

Protection Bundle Ritual

To honor the mystical season and essence of Mabon and safeguard yourself, your loved ones, and your sacred space, we invite you to partake in our Protection Bundle Ritual. This ritual is a timeless tradition that finds its resonance during the fall equinox, a season of pause and preparation as we journey towards winter.

Ingredients

Enough for 2 bundles

• Wild sage or 2 pre-made sage bundles
• Cinnamon sticks
• 2 rusty nails
• Rosemary stems
• Tree branches (cut to small lengths)
• Dried roses or berry thorn branches
• Cotton string, natural twine, or ribbon
• 2 protection inscriptions

Energetic Properties of the Ingredients

• Sage | It naturally cleanses and imparts the wisdom of ancestral protection.
• Cinnamon | This spice promotes abundance, safety, and energy amplification.
• Rusty Nails | Symbolizing fixative strength, they add a layer of defense.
• Rosemary | Known for its clarity-enhancing properties and protective qualities for both home and body.
• Tree Branches | These pieces connect your intentions with the solid grounding energy of the Earth.
• Thorny Stems | Offer additional fortification for your protective boundaries.

Choosing the Perfect Moment

Intentional work takes on a deeper resonance when performed during or around the time of the new moon. Our special ritual is perfectly aligned with the upcoming New Moon in Virgo on September 14, 2023. This celestial alignment provides a unique opportunity to tap into the energies of this lunar phase, making it an ideal moment for setting intentions and enhancing protection. To make the most of this special timing, I recommend looking up at the night sky for celestial guidance or consulting a moon calendar to find the perfect moment for your ritual.

Gather Mindfully

Collect the wild items with a spirit of reverence, asking permission from the landscape and tress as your forage. Nature's approval is often signaled when a plant releases itself to you without any force or exertion on your part.

Protection Inscription

Words possess immense power. The written word comes into being by our hand taking pen to paper, allowing thoughts and intentions to flow from the mind and heart to the page.

Gather two long strips of paper and a pen. The paper should be long enough to wrap around the bundles. Sit for a time in contemplation of your need for protection and peace. Ponder these questions.

• How have you been protected in this life by others? What did that look like?
• What kind of protection are you seeking at this point in time?
• If you had the power to create a refuge for another human or creature, what would that look like?

With clarity and unwavering confidence, inscribe your protection blessing onto each strip of paper, allowing your intentions to flow from your mind and heart onto the page. A simple format might read like either of these blessings, or feel free to craft your own.

"By my words I originate peace and protection for myself, my family, my pets.

May we be free from illness and suffering, trauma, and grief.

May our hearts and homes be held by protection & light of my actions and words." 

- Kim Brain

"May the nourishment of the earth be yours,

May the clarity of light be yours,

May the fluency of the ocean be yours,

May the protection of the ancestors be yours."

- John O'Donohue

Binding the Bundles

Wrap your ingredients into two separate bundles, encircling each with string, twine, or ribbon three times around. Know the ends tightly to seal your intentions. Additionally, you may wish to attach a protective amulet, stone, or talisman that holds profound personal significance.

Placement | Guarding Your Space

One bundle is for the door of your home and one is to bury in your yard. Hang one of the bundles above your front door, whether indoors or outdoors. Bury the second bundle on or near your property line in your front yard. If you reside in a location without a yard, place it any outer boundary defining your living space.

As we approach the New Moon in Virgo on September 14, 2023, we encourage you to embark on this Protection Bundle Ritual. By doing so, you will not only safeguard your home and loved ones but also tap into the powerful energies of the Virgo New Moon, amplifying your intentions for protection, abundance, and overall well-being.

Embrace the wisdom of the season, and may the energies of Mabon and the Virgo New Moon guide you on your path.