Sabbat Box Blog — The Second Harvest
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.
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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:
- 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.
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- Llyfr Glas
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