13 Herbs for Mabon - Awesome on 20

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The autumn equinox is a season of harvest and abundance. I've got 13 herbs for Mabon to help you give thanks for all your magical blessings.

13 Herbs for Mabon (with mushrooms , plants, and candles on a bench)

Mabon arrives at the autumn equinox as the sun enters Libra. This is a day of balance and harmony, as well as a festival of abundance and gratitude. The second of three harvest sabbats, Mabon is also sometimes known as the witch's thanksgiving. You don't have to have a feast at this time of year, but I'm not sure why you wouldn't.

With this abundance comes a beautiful opportunity to work with plants, herbs, botanicals, roots, and resins in your witchcraft. Whether you're creating a bountiful altar or crafting a spell jar for gratitude, these herbs for Mabon will help you heighten your magick.

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Herbs for Mabon

Many of the herbs associated with the autumn equinox are agricultural. This makes sense as this is a busy season of collecting and preserving crops to keep us sustained through the winter. You can use fresh or dried plants, essential oils, leaves, nuts, seeds, or whatever representation of the plant you wish. This includes the juice as well as beer or spirits made from some of these plants. Get creative in your usage. And always consult a professional if you plan to ingest any herbs or plants that aren't commonly known to be edible.

Apple - A ubiquitous symbol of autumn, these juicy fruits hold the energy of love, lust, fertility, and wisdom.
Barley - Beer and other brewed beverages are often celebrated at Mabon. This grain carries the energy of fertility, initiation, and harvest.
Blackberry - Associated with the underworld and death, these barries can call in abundance and protection.
Buckwheat - Protect yourself from negativity, poverty, and evil while also attraction money and wealth with this grain.
Chicory - This versatile edible plant can help you remove obstacles from your path.
Corn - Bring big abundance energy and celebrate the sun and the element of fire.
Hazel - Known for bestowing wisdom, hazel also brings inspiration and protection.
Myrrh - Often burned as a resin, myrrh is used for love, fertility, and regeneration.
Parsley - A plant of prosperity, this herb is also used for ancestral knowledge and connection to the dead.
Pumpkin - These gourds bring prosperity, protection, and long-lasting magick.
Field Poppy - These flowers bring luck, money, and love to your Mabon celebration.
Smallage - Also known as wild celery, this plant brings victory and enhances psychic powers and underworld journeys.
Vine - This strong and resilient plant can help you keep your ego in check.

How to use your herbs

Of course, you're only limited by your imagination when crafting spells with herbs for Mabon. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Craft a wreath with Mabon herbs to invite in an abundant harvest.
Create a cornucopia style altar with some of your Mabon crops to give thanks for the sacrifice of the plants that will feed you throughout the year.
Craft a charm bag or spell jar for gratitude using Mabon herbs.
Add myrhh to an incense blend to cleanse your space at the start of a new season.

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins unwrapped on a white plate

Recipes to use your Mabon herbs

The harvest sabbats, especially Mabon are the perfect excuse for a feast. Make use of the abundant crops in all forms, from salads to soups to sweet desserts. Oh, and don't forget the drinking. Using grains, grapes, and other plants to brew beer and cider or make wine or spirits is a beautiful to celebrate the season.

Here are a few recipes to use some of those sacred Mabon plants. If you're looking for more inspiration for your feast, check out these 100 recipes to celebrate Mabon.

Pork & Apple Hot Pot - A slow-cooked dish that's full of autumn flavors.
Whole Wheat Guinness Soda Bread - A delicious way to bring in barley energy.
Cinnamon Whole Wheat Pancakes with Blackberry Brown Butter Syrup - Combine the power of blackberry and cinnamon for a delicious abundance spell.
Cheddar Corn Soup - Made with chili-infused cheddar to keep you warm.
Pumpkin & Hazelnut Crostini - Call in wisdom and longevity with these delicious party bites.
Garlic Herb Bread - The best way to eat parsley that I could imagine.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins - The very picture of autumn.

I hope you've found some inspiration with these herbs for Mabon. This is one of my favorite sabbats. May it bring you all the abundance and prosperity you've worked so hard for, and may you know deep gratitude for all you've created.