How to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox occurs in September each year. In the Northern Hemisphere, the date marks the end of summer and beginning of autumn. Here are some ways to have a deeper connection with nature this autumn:

What does the Autumn Equinox mean spiritually?

Spiritually, the Autumn Equinox is known to some as Mabon. Mabon is a modern Pagan ritual that marks the autumnal equinox. Many who practice Paganism and modern witchcraft give thanks for a plentiful harvest. It is the second of the three Pagan harvest festivals, which include Lammas/Lughnasadh and Samhain.

How to Celebrate

Activities

• Decorate your space or altar with autumnal decor

• Take part in an apple bobbing contest

• Go for a walk in the woods

• Forage for mushrooms

• Practice gratitude

• Host a dinner

Spellwork / Rituals

• Home protection

• Bad habits

• Releasing negativity

• Prosperity

• Balance

• Shadow work

Decor

• Autumn leaves

• Acorns

• Pumpkins, apples

• Candles

• Fairy lights

Colours

• Orange

• Red

• Brown

• Yellow

• Dark green

• Black

Incense

• Cinnamon

• Clove

• Apple

• Sage

• Frankincense

Foods

• Pumpkin soup

• Apple pie

• Apple crumble

• Cider

• Squash

• Corn

• Bread

Crystals

• Tiger's Eye

• Moss Agate

• Red Jasper

• Petrified Wood

These are all good crystals for autumn, especially because they signify change - just like the changing seasons. If you want to read more about each crystal and what they mean spiritually, read our blog post here.