" For our blessings we thank the Goddess
And think on those who have much less
No food on their table , no bed to rest in
No roof to shelter then from rain
Good health and happiness , good people around them
No-One and nothing to ease their pain
Let us give to those in need
With heart and pocket and through and deed "
At Mabon the festival of the autumnal equinox , day and night are equal in length and as the Pagan wheel turns we see the old Sun God dying. Mother Earth , the Goddess , rests as she carries the fetus of the a new Sun God. This is the second harvest and a time to give thanks for the harvest of the year past and think about the coming winter. The nights to come will be long and the days short. The soup pot becomes a standard feature in our kitchens an we make use of the grains and vegetables that we have grown and stored to last us through the winter.
Colors associated with Mabon : brown, orange, violet, maroon, russet and gold
Crystals associated with Mabon : Amethyst, petrified wood, amber, topaz and citrine
Incense associated with Mabon : Frankincense , sandalwood, juniper , pine, oak leaves and patchouli .
Mabon Purpose : While we reap the rewards of our harvest . We should ask for protection during the coming winter months to ensure that we have enough food and warmth and more importantly good health to survive the harsh weather. also we should send healing energy to those who are suffering through hardship and poverty. Donate when you can to those in need .
Mushrooms with cheese sauce
6 oz mushrooms
A little oil to fry
4 oz fresh cream
4 oz grated cheese
Wipe the mushrooms with a piece of kitchen towel and cut them in half. Put the oil in a frying pan to warm. Add the mushrooms and cook over a high heat for a few minutes . Set to one side, place the cream in a nonstick pan over a low heat and add the grated cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted and add the mushrooms . Stir until the mushrooms are warm and coated in the cheese and serve immediately with crusty bread. Various herbs can be added to suit your celebration or ritual work.
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