Sabbat Box Blog — Mabon
Discover the 2018 Mabon Sabbat Box • Moon Magick II 6
• 2018 MABON SABBAT BOX • MOON MAGICK • BOX BREAKDOWN •
Hail and Welcome, Sabbat Box Members and Friends!
Summer is moving on, and cooler air will soon invite us outside. Autumn is the time the earth brings for shorter days and longer nights, its balance culminating on the equinox--which many Pagans and witches refer to as Mabon. Around this time the harvest moon can be seen, the last of the fruits of the earth are to be gathered and the time of thanksgiving for all the bounty gathered and stored. This year’s Mabon Sabbat Box celebrates the moon and her magickal and mundane influence on our lives.
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• BOX SYNOPSIS •
All of the items that we curated for you inside this box correspond with -or- may help assist you with the following forms of magick:
- Moon Magick
- Candle Magick
- Intention Setting
- Working with the moon phases
- Working with and connecting with the divine feminine
- Using moon spells to help bring forth changes you seek
In addition to thanksgiving and harvest, the autumn exquinox is a time of balance. The word equinox itself comes from the Latin word aequinoctium - aequus meaning equal and nox meaning night. During both the spring and fall equinox, day and night are nearly equal. Enforcing the equilibrium is the fact that the sun enters Libra, a sign of balanced scales, on the morning of the autumn equinox. Celebrating balance means appreciating the light and dark within your life. What does the light bring you? Think of the sun, the day, the progress you make during that timeframe and what you draw to you. And what does the dark do for you? Think of letting go, of cleansing, of the night, and, especially, of the moon. After all, we’re entering her jurisdiction as we travel to the darker half of the year!
• MOON SPELLS BOOK •
ITEM 1: MOON SPELLS BOOK.................$12.95
• WHAT: Moon Spells: How to Use the Phases of the Moon to Get What You Want
• WHO MAKES IT?: Written by Diane Ahlquist, Published by Adams Media (a division of Simon & Schuster).
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at The Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This guide is packed with a compendium of moon-based information and inspiration that you will turn to every time you want to include the moon in your magickal workings.
BREAKDOWN
One way to interact with the moon’s energy is by reading about it, and we here at Sabbat Box wanted to include an in-depth informational guide to teach and inspire your lunar workings. Author Diane Ahlquist comes from a line of familial intuitives and uses her gifts through counseling, public speaking, and of course, writing books. In her book Moon Spells she walks you through utilizing the moon’s energy in every phase with easy to understand charts, images, and guides. Great for the visual learner and reader alike, this book takes a simple, practical approach to the many different manifestations of the moon. From waxing to waning, new to full, Ahlquist talks about the moon’s effects on an individual and the way we can harness these energies to our advantage. Moon Spells specifically looks at how to achieve success and get what you want, be it matters of money, love, divinity, and more. You’ll have all the information you need, from timing your moon rituals to various spells you can perform, right at your fingertips. Ahlquist even includes information about how the moon can intersect with astrology and numerology! This fantastic, straight-forward informational book is perfect for both the beginner moon witch and the advanced practitioner.
• FULL MOON RITUAL BATH •
ITEM 2: MOON BATH SOAK..........$10.00
• WHAT: Full Moon Ritual Bath Soak (with Organic Cotton Muslin Bag)
• WHO MAKES IT?: Earthen Alchemy
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Earthen Alchemy or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: A perfect ritual bath for all your lunar magick spells or rituals.
EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "MOONMAGIC"
Use the code above at Earthen Alchemy and receive 20% OFF your next purchase! Exp. 12/31/18
BREAKDOWN
The moon is often linked with water, an emotional and psychic element. That’s why this full moon ritual bath soak by Earthen Alchemy was perfect for the Mabon Sabbat Box! Use it this upcoming Mabon or during the Harvest Moon, or both, to invoke gratitude, balance, and the harvest. Bath soaks help to create balance by removing--cleansing--and drawing in the gratitude, within a daily task you already perform. You will enjoy this responsibly sourced harvest of salts, oils, and various herbs that together create the perfect combination for a soothing yet magickal bath. Let the marjoram cleanse you, the neroli soothe you, and the jasmine incite your psychic abilities! Use just half the package per bath and set aside some quiet time for just you and the moon herself. Also included with the bath soak is a reusable cotton bag that you can fill and use in the shower (if you don’t have a tub).
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Earthen Alchemy is an old world esoteric apothecary specializing in spiritually crafted ritual supplies such as ritual oils, baths, wild crafted ointments and balms, herbal tinctures, skin care and more! All of their herbs are hand foraged and organically grown in the Canadian Boreal Forest, and are vegan and cruelty free.
Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
• MOON MAGICK RITUAL OIL •
ITEM 3: MOON RITUAL OIL.........$19.95
• WHAT: Moon Ritual Oil (Waning Moon Ritual Oil)
• WHO MAKES IT?: Honey Rose Botanicals
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Honey Rose Botanicals or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This heavenly oil blend is a fragrant way to anoint yourself or components that are part of your sacred workings.
EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "MABONMOON"
Use the code above at Honey Rose Botanicals and receive 15% OFF your next purchase! Expires11/1/18
BREAKDOWN
This Waning Moon Ritual Oil is a perfect addition to any ritual but is especially potent in banishing, ridding as well as spiritual cleansing and purification magick. The mix of lemongrass, lavender, vanilla, and moonstones represent the waning moon, which is a common time for performing banishing, cleansing, and repelling work. Use this oil to anoint the tools of your ritual or spell, from your athame and wand to your candles and even yourself! This oil comes in a roller ball glass vial for easy application.
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Located in Philadelphia, PA, Honey Rose Botanicals is a small holistic medicine and botanical beauty company specializing in handcrafted, high-quality eco friendly bath and body products, with sustainable packaging and zero additives.
Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
• MOON MAGICK HERBAL BLEND •
ITEM 4: HERBAL BLEND..........$12.00
• WHAT: Moon Magick Herbal Blend With Rainbow Moonstone
• WHO MAKES IT?: Light of Anjou
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Light of Anjou or The Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This special lunar blend of herbs are a great way to incorporate moon correspondence and lunar energy into your spells and moon rituals.
BREAKDOWN
(**Remove moonstone prior to using these herbs.) Mabon is the time of the second harvest. What better way to celebrate it than with an herbal blend harvested by Light of Anjou! This Lunar Magick Herbal Blend contains various seasonal herbs with direct associations with the moon herself, such as blue lotus and white willow bark, and even a rainbow moonstone for extra lunar energy! Herbal blends can be used in a variety of ways, from anointing candles to offerings for deities, from filling sachets and poppets to burning as loose incense and more! Use your creativity during thise upcoming Harvest Moon to work a little herbal magick with this blend.
Moon Magick Herbal Blend By Light of Anjou
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Located in Monroe, Maine, Light of Anjou is a witchery shop specializing in herbal potions, ritual and therapeutic oils, mystical art, divination, and magickal tools. Anjou draws upon the power of the moon phase and the flux of elements to craft powerful tools to help you in your witching journey.
Learn more about this vendor in the featured vendors section below...
• LUNAR INTENTION SPELL CANDLE SET •
ITEM 5: LUNAR CANDLE SET.........$8.95
• WHAT: Moon Magick Lunar Intention Spell Candle Set with Parchments & Holder
• WHO MAKES IT?: By Sabbat Box
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This boxes' candle set provides all the tools you need to work your own moon spell or ritual.
BREAKDOWN
The light of a flame against the cool darkness of the moon’s light sets the mood for any magick you wish to work. This is why we included a chime candle set with a candle represending each major phase of the moon: New (black), Waxing (white), Full (silver), and waning (gray)! Each candle burns for about two hours, making them a perfect choice to add to your lunar workings.
Moon Magick Intention Spell Candle Set
• LUNAR MAGICK CORRESPONDENCE GUIDE •
ITEM 6: MOON MAGICK CARD...............$3.95
• WHAT: Lunar Correspondence Guide
• WHO MAKES IT?: Sabbat Box
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available EXCLUSIVELY at the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This detailed breakdown of lunar correspondences is handy for any practicing pagan.
BREAKDOWN
The moon phase insert is a custom-designed guide that provides information and correspondences for the moon, both in her various phases and as she arrives at her fullest phase each month. The insert includes colors, herbs, gemstones and key terms to begin building spells and rituals! This tool is a must-have for those looking to work with moon phases without having to scour for their data. At 5x7”, it inserts perfectly into a book of shadows or grimoire or makes a beautiful display piece in any ritual or altar area.
Moon Magick Lunar Correspondence Guide
• RAINBOW MOONSTONE SET •
ITEM 7: MOONSTONE SET...............$3.95
• WHAT: Rainbow Moonstone Crystal Set with Info Card and Bag
• WHO MAKES IT?: Sabbat Box
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at the Sabbat Box Store.
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: What better way to connect and draw forth all aspects of the moon than the stone that bears her name and corresponding energies?
BREAKDOWN
Moonstone gets its name from its moon-like appearance and is great for psychic protection and moon magick.
• PACKING & SHIPPING •
PACKING & SHIPPING: Part of the costs of your box include the box and the packing material itself. The items listed below account for a good portion of the overall costs for the Mabon Moon Magick Sabbat Boxes. Each Mabon Sabbat Box is lined with paper padding and wrapping to add to the surprise of what we’ve curated for you. Shipping is also included in the total price for Sabbat Boxes. The average cost to ship boxes is roughly $9.50. Also, we here at Sabbat Box wish to be as environmentally friendly that we can be and do our best to source packing supplies and material from companies that have the same beliefs we do, in that we want to make as little of an impact as possible on the environment, while also keeping the content of your boxes safe as they make their journey to you.
BOXES: Your boxes where made from high quality corrugated paper and are 100% recyclable. Please try to find another use for your box. They are 9x9x3 on the inside. You could decorate your box to hold some magickal supplies or use it again to ship something to someone or save it for another time when you may need it. If you have to get rid of it, please try to recycle it.
BROCHURES: Your brochures are printed on recyclable 16pt paper, which is sourced from sustainable forests.
TISSUE PAPER & FILLING: The black tissue paper is made from 100% recycled paper and is recyclable. The colored filler inside each box is made from scraps of recycled colored crinkle paper and is biodegradable. The filler comes from an eco friendly, woman owned company.
STICKERS: The stickers found within your boxes where printed on vinyl with a gloss laminate.
• SABBAT BOX SAVINGS & COUPONS •
SAVINGS:
Part of our goal is to provide a number of items to our members at a value far above what individuals can purchase on their own. When you add up all of the items inside your MABON Sabbat Box, as well as costs for shipping and packaging, you are saving over $35.00. We believe this to be another good reason to be a member. Also, each box we create helps to support Pagan run businesses and their employees. Sabbat Box looks forward to continuing to stay within our mission to work with other Pagan businesses to supply products for each box.
MABON SABBAT BOX PRICE BREAKDOWN
• Total MSRP of items inside: $71.75
• Total Savings on this box: $25.80
• Total Shipping Savings: $9.50
• Grand Total In Savings: $35.30
Our members helped to support 5 small/Pagan run businesses with their Sabbat Box membership! We work with other Pagans and Pagan owned businesses within the community to purchase, curate and supply the items featured within our boxes. In the end, we want to help the community grow and share our business with companies that share our same values and standards.
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - EARTHEN ALCHEMY •
COMPANY: EARTHEN ALCHEMY
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Earthen Alchemy is an Esoteric Apothecary that specializes in wellness for your mind body and soul. Their offerings are created with intent by an Alberta, Canada based Aromatherapist, Herbalist and Hedge Witch. They feature wildcrafted herbs and locally sourced ingredients and are inspired by the Boreal forest, pagan folklore and the greater beyond. Their offerings include apothecary goods such as lunar phase soaks and ritual oils, planetary oil blends, Deity inspired aura sprays, anointing oils, herbal tinctures, spell and craft tools, wildcrafted natural body care and more.
- WEBSITE/SHOP: http://www.earthenalchemy.ca/home.html
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/earthenalchemy/
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FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/earthenalchemyshoppe/
SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "MOONMAGIC"
Use the code above at EARTHEN ALCHEMY and receive 20% OFF your next purchase! Expires: 12/31/18
• HONEY ROSE BOTANICALS •
COMPANY: HONEY ROSE BOTANICALS
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Honey Rose Botanicals is a small botanical beauty company located in Philadelphia, PA. Always crafted with Mother Nature's purest ingredients and organically grown and sustainably foraged herbs.
Their mission is to create sustainable, earth friendly, cruelty free products that provide magical results one can see, smell and feel without leaving behind any trace of waste! While there is something for everyone, Honey Rose Botanicals' innate focus is feminine and witchy. Between CBD deodorants, Lucid Dreams Elixirs, Moon Phase Potions, Herbal Cough Medicine and Menstrual Salves, HRB has some buzz for every body."
- WEBSITE: https://www.honeyrosebotanical.com
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/honeyrosebotanicals/
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/HoneyRoseBotanicals/
SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "MABONMOON"
Use the code above at HONEY ROSE BOTANICALS and receive 15% OFF your next purchase! Expires: 11-1-18
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - LIGHT OF ANJOU •
COMPANY: LIGHT OF ANJOU
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Light of Anjou is an online witchery shop that specializes in creating handcrafted ritual oils, spell candles, herbal potions, apothecary items, occult art and more!
Located in Maine, Light of Anjou was started by Anjou. Anjou is a hedge witch toiling in herbal potions, ritual and therapeutic oils, mystical art, divination, spirit work, and magickal tools. Currently crafting out of an 1800’s farmhouse deep in the forested mountains of New England.
Anjou draws upon the power of the moon phases, the flux of elements, and the spiritual realm to craft powerful tools to help you in your witching journey. From psychic dream pillows to healing herbal potions and topicals, to ritual oils and divination tools, Light of Anjou is in and of itself a cabinet of curiosities, meant to tangle you in its web of Victorian Gothic romance, the mystery of the occult, and the magic in the deep, dark forest where the will-o-whisps dwell.
- WEBSITE/SHOP: https://www.lightofanjou.com/home/
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lightofanjou/
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lightofanjou/?ref=br_rs
- ETSY SHOP: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lightofanjou
• TIME •
TIME: We take pride in assembling each and every Sabbat Box by hand, no matter the amount of time it takes. We don't just throw your items inside a flat rate priority mail box like some other subscription box companies out there. We want your Sabbat Box to be delivered to you as beautifully as it left us, and it takes a tremendous amount of time to complete this task.
This includes folding the boxes together, individually cutting each sheet of tissue paper by hand, weighing out the crinkle paper for each box, designing the flyers, coupons, stickers and brochures to be printed professionally by commercial printers, individually placing each item within their corresponding bags, individually assembling the boxes, individually packing the tissue paper within each box by hand and also putting together and creating product packing. This timeframe doesn't even include the efforts made to manage the Sabbat Box website, the back end billing system, social media management, customer service inquiries, accounting, marketing, purchasing, networking, and so on. This is a labor of love and we enjoy serving the community!
We believe in what it is we are doing and we sincerely hope that each and every one of you can see that the purest of intent and utmost care goes into curating each Sabbat Box.
• OFFICIAL 2018 MABON SABBAT BOX UNBOXING VIDEO •
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• OTHER RESOURCES RELATING TO YOUR BOX •
MABON INFORMATION, LORE AND MORE!
We would like to thank each and every one of our suppliers, vendors, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, our members, for making Sabbat Box possible. This wouldn't even be happening if it wasn't for our members. We hope to continue to serve the Pagan community at large and continue to provide you inspiration to celebrate The Wheel of the Year! Have a Blessed Mabon!
Blessed Be,
Llyfr & Hugh
Founders of Sabbat Box
- Aeden B
- Tags: Autumnal Equinox Fall Equinox Mabon Members Only Moon Magick Moon Magick II
Mabon 2018 Sabbat Box Theme Release • Moon Magick II 1
• 2018 MABON - FALL EQUINOX SABBAT BOX THEME • MOON MAGICK •
The weather cools, a chill settling in the air. The leaves begin to turn to fiery colors: Yellow. Red. Orange. The spectrum creates a rainbow over the landscape as they fall to the ground, filling the air with an earthy scent. The autumn equinox is near.
The equinox itself is a scientifically observable event when the tilt of the earth is so that the sun passes over the earth’s equator. Because of this, the sun rises exactly east and sets exactly west rather than at a slight tilt towards the poles and we experience a near-equal day and night. This event occurs twice a year: Once at spring and once in the fall. In 2018, the Autumn Equinox will take place on September 22nd at 4:02 PM EDT.
For pagans and witches, the fall equinox is also known as Mabon, one of three harvest festivals on the Wheel of the Year. We owe the name "Mabon" itself to Aidan Kelly in the 1970s, a reference to characters, or perhaps gods, from Welsh lore. That being said, though the name is relatively new, the concept of a celebration occurring around the fall equinox is not. Oschophoria was a festival in ancient Greece that honored the grape harvest and wine. Eighteenth century Bavarians celebrated Oktoberfest in the last week of September, a festival that continues today. Even the US holiday Thanksgiving originally occurred on October 3rd, just a week and a half after the equinox. It wasn’t until 1863 that it was moved to November and 1941 before it settled on the date it is today. As such, the modern Autumn Equinox as a pagan festival is one of thanksgiving and gratitude.
Much of this thanksgiving tradition with Mabon is owed to its timing around the fall harvest. Customs of the holiday include this, creating themes of completion and goal achievement. This is a great time to reflect upon the past to see if you have reaped what you’ve sown from seeds planted in the spring. What goals did you want to achieve at the beginning of the year? Have they come to fruition? What do you need to do to find completion? This might even mean cutting your losses to move forward, much as a farmer might do with a dud crop.
Mabon altar for a Fall Equinox ritual
In addition to thanksgiving and harvest, the autumn equinox is a time of balance. The word equinox itself comes from the Latin word aequinoctium- aequus meaning equal and nox, of course, meaning night. During both the spring and fall equinox, day and night are nearly-equal. Enforcing this equilibrium is the fact that the sun enters Libra, a sign of balanced scales, on the morning of the autumn equinox. Celebrating balance means appreciating the light and dark within your life. What does the light bring you? Think of the sun, the day, the progress you make during that timeframe and what you draw to you. And what does the dark do for you? Think of letting go, of cleansing, of the night and, especially, of the moon. After all, we’re entering her jurisdiction as we travel to the darker half of the year.
Mabon has always had a close association with the moon. The full moon near the fall equinox, the Harvest Moon, is probably the most well-known. This particular full moon derives its name from the farmers working late into the night, the crops illuminated by its brilliant light. The Harvest Moon is sometimes called the Wine Moon as well because it rises in a beautiful orange-red splendor, akin to the fiery colors of the autumn leaves below. Moreover, for those that believe in the goddess, Mabon is when she officially enters her “waning” phase – another emphasis on the connection of this equinox with the moon.
But this isn’t all. As stated earlier, the equinox isn’t exactly a perfect balance of night and day – it is only nearly equal. That perfect equality, called equilux rather than equinox, occurs a few days before the actual equinox itself. We owe this offset on the day the sun passes over the equator’s plane to atmospheric diffusion and, of course, our beloved moon. Earth’s satellite causes the planet’s orbit to vary from a perfect ellipse. It’s also why we have the tilt, and thus the equinoxes, in the first place. Thus the moon has a profound effect on this sabbat in particular!
Because of the fall equinox’s especially close connection to the moon, Sabbat Box would like to announce its Mabon box theme: Moon Magick II. Our first Moon Magick themed Sabbat Box was presented on Ostara of last year. It seems only appropriate to present the second of this theme on the mirror holiday to the first. Moon Magick deals with the darkness and the ways we attempt to illuminate it, much like a candle in the night. It is spiritual, cleansing, divinatory and divine. It’s also natural, emphasizing harvested herbs akin to the harvest of the fall.
This box will assist subscribers on working with not just the Harvest Moon in its full status but every phase during this time – and throughout the year! The items you’ll discover will be educational, interactive and fully integrated with the moon herself, and will include more exclusive items just for our members. We can’t wait for our subscribers to open up this magickal box and begin harnessing the full power of the many phases of the moon this equinox!
- Marietta Williams
- Tags: Autumnal Equinox Fall Equinox Mabon Moon Magick Moon Magick II Sabbat Box Theme
Discover the 2017 Mabon Sabbat Box • The Second Harvest 0
• 2017 MABON SABBAT BOX • THE SECOND HARVEST • BOX BREAKDOWN •
Hail and Welcome, Sabbat Box Members and Friends!
The Wheel of the Year is turning toward the autumnal equinox, which means that as the days get shorter, folks are looking toward winter and being prepared for the longer nights ahead. This season has traditionally been the time when crops that would be stored for the winter would be brought in, and within the neo-pagan and wiccan communities, this time of year is known as the second harvest sabbat, or Mabon. The gathering of food stores also meant the gathering of people at this time as well: people in their communities would come together to share and trade their bounties with each other, ensuring that no one within their friends and families would be without. A feast of the harvest would offer a time to celebrate and give thanks for the bounty that would sustain them through the fallow times until the coming spring and planting season! Every culture's ancestors had a different way of honoring the earth and celebrating the harvest season, each special in their own way.
We hope that you enjoy these items that we’ve hand-picked for the celebration of Mabon. We hope they give you a deeper understanding of the season and help you to connect with the equinox energies and autumnal magick.
- As some of you may know, we are currently at our maximum membership capacity at Sabbat Box. We have implemented a waiting list for those interested in joining when membership positions become available. You can join the waiting list here.
- Do you or someone you know make a product that would appeal to the Pagan community? Are you looking to launch a product or get your product in front of a large audience? If so, lets talk! Sabbat Box is always looking for new vendors and suppliers that create unique items to feature inside an upcoming Sabbat Box. Sabbat Box is a great way for people to find out about you, your product or your company. Whether you are looking to advertise inside the box or wish to feature a product within a box, we would love to hear from you. Register to become a Sabbat Box Supplier/Advertiser today.
• BOX SYNOPSIS •
All of the items that we curated for you inside this box correspond with -or- may help assist you with the following forms of magick:
- Mabon rituals
- Honoring the earth
- Prosperity magick
- Gratitude magick
- Celebrating/giving thanks for our blessings
While the time of gathering the first fruits of the harvest season has passed (Lammas), the second harvest, was considered to be the grand gathering time of food and the needed staples for storage in order for our ancestors to get through the coming winter. Though prepping to survive winter was one of the main purposes behind the harvest season, many cultures from around the world would take time during this season to come together and celebrate the fruits of their labor, and to feast and share in the abundance of the season with family and friends.
Aside from celebrating our blessings and the abundance from the earth this sabbat; the spirit of Mabon and the autumnal equinox is also associated with balance. With the light of sun and dark of night starting to appear equally again this time of year, one can see why balance came to play such a symbolic role during the harvest season. Balance brings stability within our lives, which also brings with it harmony and security, and itsn’t that what we all ultimately seek in order to live fully and happily?
Mabon will mark an ideal time to lay the groundwork down to manifest an abundant, prosperous future by weaving a new balance for yourself, and your environment. Use the equinox as a time to help rid yourself of any obstacles preventing you from the balance you desire, while “sweeping” away difficulties you may be facing. You may also wish to “spiritually prep” your home for the coming winter, while also getting rid of what may not serve you through the coming season, and into the new year.
• HAND CRAFTED WITCHES' BROOM • ALTAR BESOM •
ITEM 1: WITCHES' BESOM.........$25.00
• WHAT: Traditional Hand Crafted Witches’ Broom/Altar Besom
• WHO MAKES IT?: Blue Moon Broom, Brush, and Besom
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available Via Blue Moon Broom Brush and Besom or through the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: A staple for any witch or Pagan's tool kit, these custom made besoms are a durable, beautiful example of craftsmanship that can be proudly displayed at an altar or sacred space.
BREAKDOWN
The witch’s broom, also known as a besom, has long been steeped deep in lore and symbolism, and has played an important role within the craft throughout generations. What once started as a simple domestic utensil used by people to physically clean their homes, over time ended up becoming an important spiritual tool, protective talisman, and a sacred object within the home, and within the craft.
In Wicca, the besom is used ritually when casting circle to purify a space by “spiritually sweeping” away impure energy. This stems from the fact that besoms were originally made with ash handles and birch bristles (ash being a masculine wood representing life, good luck and abundance) and birch (a feminine wood, representing protection and purification) in European folklore.
Your besom is meticulously woven and was made to be very durable so it can be used to physically clean your altar or sacred space if you wish, or it can also be hung over your door to purify those coming into your home. It can also be used ritually to purify space. Each besom comes with a broom/besom info parchment filled with history and lore of brooms, perfect for a book of shadows.
Robert Skinner, (the founder of Blue Moon Broom, Brush and Besom), has been a fiber artist for over 8 years. He specializes in crafting traditional style brooms and besoms, handfasting besoms, ritual brooms and besoms, and very much welcomes custom orders. When it comes to crafting a broom, Robert will craft everything by hand, from start to finish in order to maintain an exceptional level of quality and durability. From cutting, soaking and drying the natural broomcorn, to weaving and tying, everything is done by hand. On custom brooms and besom orders, Robert will even go as far as hand dyeing each piece of broom corn, string or other besom components with natural dyes when custom besom coloring is requested. On brooms that contain natural branch handles, he will kiln dry the wood, then sand and stain them by hand as well. With each weave of a handle, Robert sews in his intent, connecting with each fiber and strand of broomcorn, lending life into each of his creations.
Blue Moon Broom Brush and Besom
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
Located on the West Central coast of Florida, you can find Robert and his shop, Blue Moon Broom Brush and Besom vending at various art shows, fairs and local Pagan events. This is where we first became acquainted with him and his work. It was our trip to a local art fair which allowed us to discover his talent and the stunning craftsmanship of his besoms. This lead us to commission him to create the custom altar besoms featured inside your boxes. Interested in a custom besom for your hand fasting, coven, ritual or as a gift? Get in touch with Robert via the Blue Moon Broom Brush and Besom Facebook Page, and tell him Sabbat Box sent ya.
• BOUNTY MABON HERBAL SPELL BLEND •
ITEM 2: HERBAL SPELL BLEND.........$9.00
• WHAT: “Bounty” Hand Crafted Mabon Herbal Spell Blend
• WHO MAKES IT?: The Witchy Mommy
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at The Witchy Mommy or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This homey blend is the perfect component to use in gratitude or properity spellwork, and adds a warm inviting scent wherever it is used.
EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "SABBATBOX"
Use the code above at The Witchy Mommy and receive 20% OFF your 1st ORDER!
BREAKDOWN
Filled with a divine aromatic blend of orange, star anise, passion flower, cinnamon, apple, white pine, pomegranate, cloves, rose hips and a few other secret ingredients, the “Bounty” Herbal Spell Blend from The Witchy Mommy was lovingly crafted to help you connect with the spirit of the harvest. It is extremely versatile in its use, making it a perfect addition to your Mabon celebrations, rituals and spellwork.
Use these wonderful Herbal Spell Blends in ritual baths, and floor washes, dress ritual candles, use as altar offerings, stuff poppets or sachets with it, or use it as an incense.
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
The Witchy Mommy, located in the upstate area of the Carolinas was founded by Feather Garden Belle in 2013. Feather is a solitary folk herbalist, an earth centered magickal practitioner, and a pagan mother of 3.
“Having children has taught me to live more in the present, to craft Magick with my little ones by my side.” With over 20 years of study and experience, she creates an assortment of herbal spell blends, animal spirit oils, alchemy powders and ritual sprays, all handcrafted to inspire others to live a magickal life. “Look closely child with curious eyes…for Magick lives within the wild."
• ABUNDANCE RITUAL OIL •
ITEM 3: RITUAL OIL..........$7.25
• WHAT: Hand Blended Herb Infused Abundance Ritual Oil
• WHO MAKES IT?: Art of the Root
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Art of the Root or the Sabbat Box Store
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This wonderful oil is a great component to add to your Mabon ritual as a way to manifest and/or celebrate abundance and gratitude.
EXCLUSIVE VENDOR COUPON CODE: "SABBAT BOX"
Use the code above at Art of the Root and receive 10% OFF !
BREAKDOWN
Infused with a magickal blend of bergamot, orange, patchouli, cedar, clove, vetiver, and nutmeg, this ritual oil by Art of the Root contains all of the necessary ingredients to get new energies flowing while harnessing the abundance of the infinite universe.
Abundance oil can be used in any type of ritual or spell aimed at increase or prosperity, making it perfect to incorporate into your Mabon rituals, or celebrations. You can use abundance oil in a variety of ways. Dab some on your body or on important documents. Place some on a cotton ball and keep it in your wallet. Anoint some on your altar or sacred items. It's also a great oil to use in candle magick.
Located in Colorado, Art of the Root specializes in crafting traditional Hoodoo, Voodoo, Wiccan and Pagan Supplies. At Art of the Root, you will discover that they create hand crafted oils, spell candles, ritual incense, conjure powders, soaps, lotions, floor washes, and more!
ABOUT THE VENDOR:
I have been a professional intuitive reader since 1998. I also have my MA in Psychology and believe these two fields blend beautifully.
I also have a bit of an unusual background. Although I am culturally Jewish, I was greatly influenced by my childhood nanny who was from Southern Mississippi. She was born with the "veil" or caul which enabled her to see her spirits and ancestors. Throughout my childhood, I was taught that our ancestors served as guides and that there were numerous spirits, saints or deities that were here to help us on our paths. Greatly influenced by the Southern Root Doctors, she had a number of remedies and cures for all of life's little up and downs. Of course, she would also recite the psalms when I was sick or troubled. Continue reading more here...
The qauality of product that you will receive from Art of the Root is top notch. Stop on by their online shop to see their eclectic variety of ritual tools, spell supplies and conjure items for yourself.
• TIGER'S EYE PYRAMID SET •
ITEM 4: PYRAMID SET..........$10.95
• WHAT: Tiger’s Eye Crystal Pyramid Set with Informational Card
• WHO MAKES IT?: Sold by Azure Green
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: The Sabbat Box Store or Azure Green
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This beautiful crystal pyramid is made from solid tiger’s eye, acting as both a protection and focal point for an altar or sacred space.
BREAKDOWN
The second harvest, Mabon, and the autumnal equinox was a time for our ancestors to start to prepare for the coming winter. This makes Mabon a great time to work some protection magick, especially for the home, which is why we decided to include these gorgeous tiger’s eye crystal pyramids in the Sabbat Box. Tiger’s eye is said to be a stone of grounding, protection, as well as abundance. It is also believed that pyramids enhance those attributes, further lending to its corresponding energies. Place within the home for protection or use along with protection magick.
EACH SET CONTAINS:
- 1 x Tiger's Eye Pyramid (1-2 inches)
- 1 x Info Card for your Book of Shadows
- 1 x Velour Bag for safe keeping
• VOTIVE SPELL CANDLES •
ITEM 5: VOTIVE CANDLE.........$2.50
• WHAT: Hand Poured Reiki Charged Housewarming Votive Spell Candle
• WHO MAKES IT?: Crystal Journey Candles
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Sabbat Box or Crystal Journey
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: A warm cozy scent will permeate your home with this high-quality votive candle.
BREAKDOWN
The wonderful aroma that comes from this fragrant candle will have your home and sacred space filled with both the scent and feeling of fall. Part of the celebration and observance of Mabon is about taking stock in the abundance we have in our lives. Our homes are our central domain of where that abundance resides, and it can also be a reflection of that abundance as well. Light your votive candle within your home as an offering or symbol of gratitude and thanks. You may also use in combination with an abundance spell to draw forth prosperity or dedicate a new home in a housewarming ritual.
• HOME BLESSING PARCHMENT •
ITEM 6: HOME BLESSING PARCHMENT...............$1.95
• WHAT: Home Blessing Parchment/Book of Shadows Page
• WHO MAKES IT?: Sold by Azure Green
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Sabbat Box or Azure Green
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This beautiful blessing is a great addition to display in a home or sacred space, or to be saved in a book of shadows.
BREAKDOWN
This lovely Home Blessing parchment by Azure Green offers a beautiful sentiment to help us connect with and draw in the spirit of Mabon, and the autumn season--a season celebrating the abundance we have in our lives, and the blessings that come from it. Your Home Blessing Parchment can be framed and hung upon the walls of your home (to act as a written talisman or general home blessing spell)--or--it can be kept in your book of shadows for reference and read its delicate, yet powerful words during challenging times to bring peace.
• DRAGON'S BLOOD INCENSE •
ITEM 7: CONE INCENSE...............$2.00
• WHAT: Dragon’s Blood Cone Incense
• WHO MAKES IT?: Sold by HEM
• WHERE CAN I GET IT?: Available at Sabbat Box
• WHY WOULD I WANT IT?: This cone incense is a great addition to ritual and spell work, and helps amplify and enhance spells and spiritual workings.
BREAKDOWN
Dragon's blood is a resin that comes from the Daemonorops draco tree, which is a type of palm. It is a masculine resin that corresponds with the element of fire. It is used magically to bring about protection, exorcism and potency to a ritual, spell or sacred space.
INSIDE EACH BOX:
• 1 Package of 10 dragon's blood cone incense
• 1 small metal holder
• Note: only burn in a high heat proof vessel. Do not leave burning incense unattended. Be sure incense is completely extinguished when done.
HEM Dragon's Blood Cone Incense
• PACKING & SHIPPING •
PACKING & SHIPPING: Part of the costs of your box include the box and the packing material itself. The items listed below account for a good portion of the overall costs for the Mabon Sabbat Boxes. Each Mabon Sabbat Box is lined with paper padding and wrapping to add to the surprise of what we’ve curated for you. Shipping is also included in the total price for Sabbat Boxes. The cost to ship boxes is roughly $9.00. Also, we here at Sabbat Box wish to be as environmentally friendly that we can be and do our best to source packing supplies and material from companies that have the same beliefs we do, in that we want to make as little of an impact as possible on the environment, while also keeping the content of your boxes safe as they make their journey to you.
BOXES: Your boxes where made from high quality corrugated paper and are 100% recyclable. Try to find another use for your box. They are 9x9x3 on the inside. You could decorate your box to hold some magical supplies or use it again to ship something to someone or save it for another time when you may need it. If you have to get rid of it, please try to recycle it.
BROCHURES: Your brochures are printed on recyclable 16pt paper, which is sourced from sustainable forests.
TISSUE PAPER & FILLING: The brown tissue paper is made from 100% recycled paper and is recyclable. The brown colored filler inside each box is made from scraps of recycled colored crinkle paper and is biodegradable. The filler comes from an eco friendly company.
STICKERS: The stickers found within your boxes where printed on vinyl with a gloss laminate.
• SABBAT BOX SAVINGS & COUPONS •
SAVINGS:
Part of our goal is to provide a number of items to our members at a value far above what individuals can purchase on their own. When you add up all of the items inside your Mabon Sabbat Box, as well as costs for shipping and packaging, you are saving over $20.00. We believe this to be another good reason to be a member. Also, each box we create helps to support Pagan run businesses and their employees. Sabbat Box looks forward to continuing to stay within our mission to work with other Pagan businesses to supply products for each box.
MABON SABBAT BOX PRICE BREAKDOWN
• Total MSRP of items inside: $57.65
• Total Savings on this box: $11.70
• Total Shipping Savings: $9.00
• Grand Total In Savings: $20.70
Our members helped to support 6 small/Pagan run businesses with their Sabbat Box membership! We work with other Pagans and Pagan owned businesses within the community to purchase, curate and supply the items featured within our boxes. In the end, we want to help the community grow and share our business with companies that share our same values and standards.
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - BLUE MOON BROOM BRUSH & BESOM •
COMPANY: BLUE MOON BROOM BRUSH AND BESOM
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Located on the West Central coast of Florida, you can find Robert and his shop, Blue Moon Broom Brush and Besom vending at various art shows, fairs and local Pagan events. This is where we first became acquainted with him and his work. It was our trip to a local art fair which allowed us to discover his talent and the stunning craftsmanship of his besoms. This lead us to commission him to create the custom altar besoms featured inside your boxes. Interested in a custom besom for your hand fasting, coven, ritual or as a gift? Get in touch with Robert via the Blue Moon Broom Brush and Besom Facebook Page, and tell him Sabbat Box sent ya.
Robert Skinner, (the founder of Blue Moon Broom, Brush and Besom), has been a fiber artist for over 8 years. He specializes in crafting traditional style brooms and besoms, handfasting besoms, ritual brooms and besoms, and very much welcomes custom orders. When it comes to crafting a broom, Robert will craft everything by hand, from start to finish in order to maintain an exceptional level of quality and durability. From cutting, soaking and drying the natural broomcorn, to weaving and tying, everything is done by hand. On custom brooms and besom orders, Robert will even go as far as hand dyeing each piece of broom corn, string or other besom components with natural dyes when custom besom coloring is requested. On brooms that contain natural branch handles, he will kiln dry the wood, then sand and stain them by hand as well. With each weave of a handle, Robert sews in his intent, connecting with each fiber and strand of broomcorn, lending life into each of his creations.
- WEBSITE: Get in touch with vendor via their Facebook Page Below
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/bluemoonbroombrushandbesom/
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - THE WITCHY MOMMY •
COMPANY: THE WITCHY MOMMY
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: The Witchy Mommy, located in the upstate area of the Carolinas was founded by Feather Garden Belle in 2013. Feather is a solitary folk herbalist, an earth centered magickal practitioner, and a pagan mother of 3.
“Having children has taught me to live more in the present, to craft Magick with my little ones by my side.” With over 20 years of study and experience, she creates an assortment of herbal spell blends, animal spirit oils, alchemy powders and ritual sprays, all handcrafted to inspire others to live a magickal life. “Look closely child with curious eyes…for Magick lives within the wild."
SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE 20% OFF COUPON CODE: SABBATBOX
Use the coupon code above to save 20% off your next purchase at The Witchy Mommy
- WEBSITE: https://thewitchymommy.com
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thewitchymommy/
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FeatherGardenBelle/
- TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thewitchymommy
- YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/feathergardenbelle
• SABBAT BOX FEATURED VENDOR - ART OF THE ROOT •
COMPANY: ART OF THE ROOT
ABOUT THEM AND WHAT THEY SELL: Missy has been a professional intuitive reader since 1998. She also has her MA in Psychology and believe these two fields blend beautifully. Located in Colorado, Art of the Root specializes in crafting traditional Hoodoo, Voodoo, Wiccan and Pagan Supplies. At Art of the Root, you will discover that they create hand crafted oils, spell candles, ritual incense, conjure powders, soaps, lotions, floor washes, and more!
FROM THE ABOUT US PAGE ON ART OF THE ROOT'S WEBSITE
"I also have a bit of an unusual background. Although I am culturally Jewish, I was greatly influenced by my childhood nanny who was from Southern Mississippi. She was born with the "veil" or caul which enabled her to see her spirits and ancestors. Throughout my childhood, I was taught that our ancestors served as guides and that there were numerous spirits, saints or deities that were here to help us on our paths. Greatly influenced by the Southern Root Doctors, she had a number of remedies and cures for all of life's little up and downs. Of course, she would also recite the psalms when I was sick or troubled." Continue reading more here...
SABBAT BOX EXCLUSIVE 10% OFF COUPON CODE: Sabbat Box
Use the coupon code above to save 10% off your next purchase at Art of the Root
- WEBSITE: https://artoftheroot.com
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/artoftheroot/
- FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/conjurerootwork
• TIME •
TIME:
We take pride in assembling each and every Sabbat Box by hand, no matter the amount of time it takes. We don't just throw your items inside a flat rate priority mail box like some other subscription box companies out there. We want your Sabbat Box to be delivered to you as beautifully as it left us, and it takes a tremendous amount of time to complete this task.
This includes folding the boxes together, individually cutting each sheet of tissue paper by hand, weighing out the crinkle paper for each box, designing the flyers, coupons, stickers and brochures to be printed professionally by commercial printers, individually placing each item within their corresponding bags, individually assembling the boxes, individually packing the tissue paper within each box by hand and also putting together and creating product packing. This timeframe doesn't even include the efforts made to manage the Sabbat Box website, the back end billing system, social media management, customer service inquiries, accounting, marketing, purchasing, networking, and so on. This is a labor of love and we enjoy serving the community!
We believe in what it is we are doing and we sincerely hope that each and every one of you can see that the purest of intent and utmost care goes into curating each Sabbat Box.
• OFFICIAL 2017 MABON SABBAT BOX UNBOXING VIDEO •
Don't forget to share your unboxing videos with us for Mabon here
• OTHER RESOURCES RELATING TO YOUR BOX •
MABON INFORMATION, LORE AND MORE!
- A Modern Witches' Guide To Mabon: Article
- Ideas for celebrating Mabon: Article
- 10 ways to celebrate Mabon: Video
We would like to thank each and every one of our suppliers, vendors, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, our members, for making Sabbat Box possible. This wouldn't even be happening if it wasn't for our members. We hope to continue to serve the Pagan community at large and continue to provide you inspiration to celebrate The Wheel of the Year! Have a Blessed Mabon!
Blessed Be,
Llyfr & Hugh
Founders of Sabbat Box
- Aeden B
- Tags: Autumnal Equinox Mabon Mabon Box Members Only The Second Harvest
Post Hurricane Irma Update - Mabon Sabbat Box Shipping Delays 2
• POST HURRICANE IRMA UPDATE •
POST HURRICANE IRMA UPDATE - AS OF 9/15/17 @ 3:30 P.M. EST.
MABON SABBAT BOX - NEW SHIPPING DATE: MONDAY SEPTEMBER 18th
Greetings Everyone,
We just wanted to follow up with you to let you know that as of today, Sabbat Box and Eclectic Artisans has gone back to our normal operating schedules. We sincerely thank each of you for all of your thoughts, compassion and prayers prior to the storm. Please see below for further updates...
MABON SABBAT BOX DELAYS:
The 2017 Mabon Sabbat Box ship date has been pushed to Monday September 18. Last week, prior to Hurricane Irma's impact to our area, we were estimating that we would have Mabon Sabbat Boxes shipped out by Friday September 15th. Unfortunately, we are still waiting on the delivery of the Mabon Sabbat Box brochures before we can ship boxes, (which are due in for delivery this evening on 9/15).
Much of Florida and the Southeast is still dealing with residual impacts caused by Hurricane Irma. Things like power outages, flooding and gas shortages are specifically causing delays in shipping and deliveries to the Southeast region of the U.S. amongst the various shipping couriers. We will be receiving your Mabon brochures Friday afternoon on the 15th, and will begin finalizing the packing of boxes tomorrow (Saturday 9/16), to ship them on Monday 9/18.
The majority of you will still receive your boxes on or before Mabon (9/22), which is always our goal at Sabbat Box. We apologize for the extenuating circumstances and thank you in advanced for your patience and understanding during these particularly challenging times.
TEXAS, FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND GEORGIA MEMBERS/CUSTOMERS:
If you are a Sabbat Box member located in any of the above listed states and are currently in a situation where you cannot receive any mail or shipments of your Sabbat Box due to the impact of Hurricane Harvey or Hurricane Irma, please contact us here and let us know. We can make arrangements to hold or delay the shipment of your Sabbat Box
AFTER THE STORM:
Thankfully, here in Pinellas County, we made it through the storm much better than anticipated. Irma's final track pushed her inland sooner then expected, which prevented her from intensifying back into a CAT4 or 5, which spared Tampa Bay from complete and total devastation. Right now, there still are many businesses and homes in the area still without power, but in the grand scheme of things Pinellas County really lucked out.
Those that live in Naples, Miami, the Keys, Jacksonville and parts of South Carolina, Georgia, and The Virgin Islands, did not fare as well. Their impacts were much more severe, and brutal. We ask that you please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers as they begin to rebuild.
HURRICANE RELIEF
• If you would like to donate to help victims of Hurricane Harvey click here.
• If you would like to donate to help victims of Hurricane Irma click here.
Again, we sincerely thank you for your understanding during these extenuating circumstances and appreciate your patience. We look forward to shipping your Mabon Boxes!
Blessings,
Hugh + Tom
Founders and Owners
Sabbat Box & Eclectic Artisans
- Aeden B
- Tags: Important Updates Mabon Mabon Box The Second Harvest
Hurricane Irma Update - Mabon Sabbat Box Shipping Delays 8
• HURRICANE IRMA UPDATE •
MABON SABBAT BOX - NEW SHIPPING DATE: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15th
HURRICANE IRMA UPDATE - AS OF 9/8/17 @ 11:30 A.M. EST.
Sabbat Box and our sister company Eclectic Artisans happens to be located in West Central Florida. We have been closely monitoring Hurricane Irma since this past Monday, Labor Day. Because of the storm's major shift westward in its projected track and its potential danger to our area, we have been forced to make preparations to deal with the coming inclement weather, which has ultimately effected our normal operating and subscription box shipping schedule.
Hurricane Irma is currently expected to effect our area from Saturday September 9th to Tuesday September 12th. Depending on how fast the storm moves through, it could be shorter, could be longer, which is why we have decided to move the shipping date for Mabon Boxes to September 15th. We may lose power and may not be able to reply back to you in reference to your purchases or questions after this weekend. PLEASE, WE ASK FOR YOUR PATIENCE IN THESE CIRCUMSTANCES.
SHIPPING SCHEDULE CHANGE:
Mabon Sabbat Boxes were scheduled to be shipped out this coming Monday, September 11th. This is the same day Hurricane Irma is scheduled to effect our area the hardest. With that said, we have decided to push back the shipment of Mabon Boxes by 4 days to Friday September 15th.
SHIPPING CONFIRMATIONS:
We will be printing Mabon Box shipping labels either today or tomorrow. This will trigger a shipping confirmation email to you. Please know boxes WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL AT LEAST NEXT FRIDAY SEP. 15. We are doing this in case we lose power after the storm, which will allow us to still ship boxes.
PROCESSING ORDERS:
All Eclectic Artisans and Sabbat Box store purchases after 9/8 at 11:00AM will not be processed and shipped until after September 15th. We thank you for your understanding.
We have made appropriate preparations here to protect ourselves and our businesses against the coming storm. We will keep you updated as time goes on and if anything were to change. Be sure to follow us on social media for further updates. We thank you for your understanding regarding these extenuating circumstances and look forward to shipping your Mabon Boxes.
Blessings,
Hugh Carey
Founder and Owner
Sabbat Box & Eclectic Artisans.
- Aeden B
- Tags: Important Updates Mabon Mabon Box The Second Harvest
Mabon 2017 Sabbat Box Theme Release • The Second Harvest 0
• THE SECOND HARVEST •
The Wheel of the Year is turning toward the autumnal equinox here in the northern hemisphere. Day and night will once again be equally divided on September 22nd of this year, and from there, the night will overtake the day into the winter.
While the time of the first fruits of the harvest--celebrated at Lammas--has passed, and the earlier fruits and grains are in, the second harvest is the grand gathering of food for storage to get through the long, dark winter ahead. Apples! Pumpkins! Squash! All of the fruits and vegetables we associate with autumn are highlighted and revered at this time.
Throughout history, this time has been marked with a festival of the abundance and bounty of these crops, bringing friends, neighbors, and family together to support one another as the "lean" times approach. Though nowadays, in most areas around the world, we have grocery stores to get us through the "lean" times, but in earlier days, if tragedy or lack struck, a neighbor’s hospitality made the difference between surviving the winter or not. This coming together to share a feast was a way to bond the community and a reminder to look out for one another, while showing gratitude for what we have (a roof over our heads, food to eat, and our health).
It is the spirit of these Second Harvest traditions and rituals that we focus our attention for this year’s Mabon Sabbat Box. We have curated a selection of items that will help you connect, celebrate, and honor this point in the Wheel of the Year and provide ways to offer thankfulness and gratitude for full storehouses and abundance. The themes of Mabon--protection, gratitude, and prosperity, and the importance of home and hearth--are what we focused on when deciding what to curate and include in our Mabon collection this year.
What will you do to celebrate and revere this time of harvest? What rituals or practices do you celebrate to fend off the darkness of winter? We at Sabbat Box hope that you and your community come together to recognize the bounty that ensures survival during the darker days ahead.
• DISCOVER THE 2017 MABON SABBAT BOX - CLICK IMAGE BELOW •
- Llyfr Glas
- Tags: Autumnal Equinox Mabon Mabon Box Sabbat Box Theme The Second Harvest
