Happy Full Wolf Moon

Full Wolf Moon
By Tara Sutphen
The Full Wolf Moon (Native American) at 25* Cancer will culminate January 15, 2014 8:52pm PST/11:52pm EST (Farmers Almanac).
This Full Wolf Moon wants us to awaken to be active on what we’ve been communicating. It’s time to perform and not be stuck in a stalemate of unconstructive fear. Feel the ground beneath your feet, the earth feels good. Really take a moment to feel the ground. If you’ve been making plans, keep moving forward with grace and ease. We sometimes think it’s a hard road, but undeniably we can get in our own way. We have to generate our authenticity and wellbeing. We live among family and friends to bestow kindness and decency. After all they give us insight and inspiration with all the good and bad things they say and do. Think of all the negative responses that have given you ideas on what you want and why you want it. It’s carved out your individuality. Of course if brow beating goes on too long it can start to erode anyone’s character, as our hearts long for unconditional support and people who are genuine. It is always a sign to turn away where conditions are placed upon us, we are to go through the passage of change and again be in search of earth’s fortune. We exert effort and work efficiently where we are supported.
Are you living a real life yet or does it feel like a make-believe one. What choices are you making that you question. Did you really want another job than the one you have. Did you want another lover than the one you have. Did you want to live in another place than the place you live. Do you want to change your body. Do you want to change your friends. Do you want to pick up a hobby. Did you want to do something worthwhile and you’re stuck. What do you want? There should be no guilt or self-reproach. If you have a list of New Year’s Resolutions, it’s time to look at the list again and no more procrastination. You wrote down what you clearly want and it is the time to make a step toward those goals.
Everyone is taking notice this month, curiosity is in the air. You are illuminated and seen more visibly, and as with everyone you want to be encouraged. Clear the air – talk – don’t expect to be right but converse. Consciously act confident, “faking it until you make it” as you constructively and conversationally rearrange your words and deeds. Instead of being assertive, it’s about give and take…especially within the family and friend sphere. Within sentimentality lies progress, make the extra effort. Let the upsets and problems go to the wayside. Keep saying and doing good things, we will not live forever no matter if we think science will find a cure for death someday…someday will not be soon enough. We risk moving into an unknown future to create the life we want to live. As we grope in the dark, here are some “guidelines”: When we give, it will not be received in the same manner as we will perceive, stay open. Make the right choices, not the wrong ones. Say special nice-isms, be the fun person, achieve above and beyond but don’t forget to dance and play. No matter how world-weary you are…keep evolving into unfamiliar territory, mistakes cannot be redone. All that stumbling on your path were stepping stones. And as you continue on your path, every once in awhile – stop for a moment, expand your arms and your heart, breathe in and anticipate amazement and miracles…
Journal Questions:
Your list of friends
- What advice would you give them
- Would they apply it
- Would they be mad at you
- Do they need advice
- Do they give you advice
- Do you like it when they do
- Do you apply it in your life
Your list of Family
- What advice would you give them
- Would they apply it
- Would they be mad at you
- Do they need advice
- Do they give you advice
- Do you like it when they do
- Do you apply it in your life
Do you listen to your friends before your family
- why
Do you listen to your family before your friends
Are you leading a double life, wanting to live differently than your living
- why
- how
- love
- money
- job
- weight
- success
- happiness
-
place
Are you active in changing your life for better or worse
- what are your hobbies
- are they constructive
- are they destructive
How do you run away from yourself or your life
- are you an adrenaline junkie
- are you controlling
- are you mad all the time
- are you sad all the time
- are you too happy all the time
- are you careless
- are you reckless
- are you into over sensation
- are you into overt behavior
- are you into altercations
- are you boisterous
- are you overly excited
- are you meek
- are you over eating
- are you over stimulated
- are you lacking concentration
- are you fearful
- are you confused
- do you talk too much
- are you too silent
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are you unbalanced
write about why
Are you lonely
- How can you change this
- Give yourself ideas
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Speak up, be friendly, support groups, hobby groups, meet ups
Are you overworked and underappreciated, or too many problems
- How can you change this
- Give yourself ideas
- Take time for you, learn to say no, Rome wasn’t built in a day
- Creating good decisions
- Solving problems
- Rest, Take care of yourself
- Communicate without fear of judgment
- Focus
- Allow yourself to be stress free
- Open your mind
- Allow someone else to have their opinions
- Learn to laugh and have fun
- Don’t take things too seriously
- Know when to leave a situation
- Know when to give someone a hug
- Know when to tell someone something nice
- Know when to tell someone you love them
Explain who you are in your journal.
Where are you going:
- Spiritually
- Emotionally
- Intellectually
- Materially
- Physically
If life was perfect where would you be:
- Spiritually
- Emotionally
- Intellectually
- Materially
- Physically
Be Unconditional, Love who you love. Be the Best. Take care of yourself. Move forward in Grace. Work Efficiently. Be Well. Be Happy. Trust the path of your life……..Have no regrets
“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours – it is an amazing journey – and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.”~Bob Moawad (American Motivator & Speaker 1941-2007)
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Standing Before
The Moon Ritual
Meditation & Sleep Programming
Although you would ideally do this meditation outTrack beneath the full moon, you can also experience it by imagining the moon and four directions as you are surrounded with magical energy … a rainbow of light. In the Goddess’ name, you open to the light. You can actually stand up and raise your palms to the sky or imagine this process of being energized and rejuvenated. Facing North you ask for solutions to your problems and experience many blessings. Facing East you seek solutions and prosperity while trusting yourself to make the right choices. Following many blessings, you turn to the South and ask for increased self-esteem and harmonious relationships with the people in your life. After the blessings, you turn to the West to face your destiny and ultimate potentials. Open your mind and release your courage. The ritual ends with the moon as your guiding light on the shadowed path. It illuminates your dreams as you walk steadfast and proceed on your earthly journey with an open heart. Track 2: A beautiful sleep programming version of the ritual. Listen as your cross over into sleep and explore the four directions into your dreams.
TCD15 – $12.99
New Years Spell

Happy New Year & New Moon ❤
Alaska Awakening Spiritual Unity
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Alaska Awakening Spiritual Unity
We acquired our 501c3 status Christmas eve…and
2014 Officers
President: Inez Larsen
Vice-President: Tara Sutphen
Treasurer: Elizabeth Keating
Secretary: Bella Schjenken
If you would like to be involved:
Awakening Spiritual Unity
3705 Arctic Boulevard, #483
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Happy Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice & Yule
By Tara Sutphen
Dec 21: The Winter Solstice is a celebration of the heart, vessel of our dreams. Through the darkest time on the planet we are to find solace once again, returning to our inner resting place. Gallantly gazing upon our life’s daily uncertainty and unknowing future. May the earth fold us in comfort away from any harshness. As the light dims we are to harmonize and begin to sincerely replenish our hearts and minds. The pagans called this holiday Yule, where the people of Europe and Scandinavia made festive. It is not considered religious. The pagans were naturalists, such as the Native Americans and other indigenous communities around the world. They followed the course of the sun, the moon and cycles of the seasons for planting food and generally planning survival strategy. As winter comes we recognize our need to rest our minds, hearts and bodies while warming at the hearth. And as we come back out of the darkest day-night of the year and begin to gain more minutes of sunlight and replenishment each day. We linger for a glimmer of light to awaken, reconnecting our spark to life, to the sun and the conviviality of our own beating heart.
Recipes for Winter Solstice & Yule
Hot Apple Cider
Juice Apples or Buy Apple Cider
6 cups Apple Cider
½ tsp whole cloves
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
3 cinnamon sticks
Heat ingredients, simmer, strain & serve hot
Hearty Stew
1 ½ pounds Beef stew meat
water
¼ c. flour
Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, onion
1 tsp thyme
2 tbsp mustard
Salt/pepper
Cook until meat is cooked and vegetables are tender
This can be a vegetarian dish if you prefer
Squash Casserole
6 c. diced yellow squash or zucchini
Onion
Garlic
Salt/pepper
Butter or oil
Add into casserole dish
Bake 325* bake until squash is tender 20-45 mins
Alternative added ingredients into squash casserole
Crushed crackers
Cheese
Sour cream
Yule Log Cake
10×15 inch jelly roll pan – line with parchment paper & butter the paper.
Pre-heat oven 400*
4 eggs room temperature
2/3 c. sugar — 7 minutes beat eggs while adding sugar 1 tbsp at a time
Add sifted flour ½ c, to batter – stir don’t beat
Add other ½ c. of flour – stir
Pour into pan – BAKE 10 min. Do not overcook
While hot- put cake into clean dish towel sprinkled with powdered sugar so it doesn’t stick.
Remove parchment paper, still warm – roll the cake with the dishtowel in. Let cake cake cool.
Unroll cake – spread desired filling, jam, or frosting onto cake and re-roll cake.
Frost outside & decorate, Refrigerate to set overnight
Winter Solstice Spell
1 white candle
Repeat:
My Heart is the vessel of my dreams
I gaze inward to my inner glow
I look forward to my every need being met
I look forward to all my problems being solved
I look forward to what I seek will be found
I look forward to genuine people entering my life
I look forward to beautiful surprises
Miracles abound, I believe
In darkness I rest and dream
in the light I enjoy my life
behind me and before me
I ask it, beseech it, mark it & so it is………
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Full Cold Moon

Full Cold Moon
By Tara Sutphen
The Full Cold Moon (Native American) at 25* Gemini will culminate December 17, 2013 1:28am PST/4:28am EST (Farmers Almanac).
This Full Cold Moon is illuminating on how well we communicate with each other. We have an awful lot of gadgets with the internet and smart phones to frustrate or entertain us these days. Social media may be sidetracking us away from face to face communication and connection. We need to remember how to mingle and associate our minds with others. There are many lonely people in a majority of billions among us. Reach out with our hearts to those we love. And try and understand those we pass casually throughout our day. It takes building blocks and many steps to create meaningful relationships. Thoughtfulness is a virtue. It only takes a sentence to spark hope in someone who feels lost. Sometimes you may not feel friendly but if you give yourself a little push and make the effort, the rewards can be phenomenal.
We can make a lot of judgments, and we assess people rapidly on whether they could be a potential friend or colleague. We can generally tell in a matter of moments whether we enjoy or feel irritated by certain individuals. It usually takes some time to know which individuals we might not be compatible. And when we are not attuned, does that mean we don’t try and be respectful and open-minded. Another’s strengths may be our perfect business partner or wise counsel. We all know how to talk, but do we know how to listen. Do you say what you mean and mean what you say. Are you truthful with others, and speak without being hurtful or boastful. You can say plain truth and gain easy honesty. It’s not about being right, wrong, smarter or better, we want to come together in harmonious acceptance. Camaraderie is a learned behavior, when we are pleasant with every one, life is easier and less stressful. Not all and sundry are congruent, many people you will have to move away from to remain peaceful and compassionate. Gently turn away and rekindle what is good and healthy. A random kind word goes a long way with 95% of people. And those we already connect well, this is the moon to soak up the meeting of minds.
Journal Questions:
Make a list of your friends
- What advice have they offered you lately
- Did you apply it
- Did you deny it
- Did you get irritated
Make a list of your Family Members
- What advice have they offered you lately
- Did you apply it
- Did you deny it
- Did you get irritated
Do you listen to your friends before your family
- why
Do you listen to your family before your friends
- why
How could you learn to communicate better
Take more time
When have your conversations been rewarding
- When you are talking about yourself
- When you are listening and encouraging someone to succeed
- You held your friends during sad moments
- Creating good decisions
- Solving problems
- Talking about events
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Shared interests
Why, Write how you feel in each type of scene
When do you feel closed off, defensive, and maybe even angry. How are you not communicating to be heard.
- People interrupt you
- You don’t stick up for yourself
- No one knows the real story
- No one wants to hear the truth
- No one knows the truth
- You feel less than
- You feel you have failed somewhere
- You don’t care what anyone thinks
How can you fix any of these scenes
- Start with one step at a time
- Changing your attitude
- Counseling
- Reading self help books
- Trying to fix something broken
- Allowing a situation to leave your life
- Acknowledging a problem and talking it over
- Deep understanding
Solutions to communicate more affectively
- Communicate without fear of judgment
- Focus
- Allow yourself to be stress free
- Open your mind
- Allow someone else to have their opinions
- Learn to laugh and have fun
- Don’t take things too seriously unless you have to
- If you don’t agree, don’t push an issue
- Don’t drink or imbibe around volatile people or relatives
- Be in control
- Know when to leave a situation
- Know when to give someone a hug
- Know when to tell someone something nice
- Know when to tell someone you love them
- Remember a compliment goes a long way over criticism
Explain who you are in your journal:
Who are you ________
- Spiritually
- Emotionally
- Intellectually
- Materially
- Physically
Explain who would best suit you as a friend: What is their interests
- Spiritually
- Emotionally
- Intellectually
- Materially
- Physically
We come to gather with our clans and our societies…we can make the best of it or the worst…it is our choice.
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family”~ Virginia Satir (American Psychotherapist and Educator, 1916-1988)
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Standing Before
The Moon Ritual
Meditation & Sleep Programming
Although you would ideally do this meditation outTrack beneath the full moon, you can also experience it by imagining the moon and four directions as you are surrounded with magical energy … a rainbow of light. In the Goddess’ name, you open to the light. You can actually stand up and raise your palms to the sky or imagine this process of being energized and rejuvenated. Facing North you ask for solutions to your problems and experience many blessings. Facing East you seek solutions and prosperity while trusting yourself to make the right choices. Following many blessings, you turn to the South and ask for increased self-esteem and harmonious relationships with the people in your life. After the blessings, you turn to the West to face your destiny and ultimate potentials. Open your mind and release your courage. The ritual ends with the moon as your guiding light on the shadowed path. It illuminates your dreams as you walk steadfast and proceed on your earthly journey with an open heart. Track 2: A beautiful sleep programming version of the ritual. Listen as your cross over into sleep and explore the four directions into your dreams.
TCD15 – $12.99
Happy Beautiful Holidays

Happy Beaver Full Moon

Full Beaver Moon
By Tara Sutphen
The Full Beaver Moon (Native American) at 25*Taurus will culminate November 17, 2013 7:16am PST/10:16am EST (Farmers Almanac).
This Beaver Full Moon is bringing us in touch with why we came to earth to experience being human. We’re either trying to wrap our heads around why we are here or we shake our heads and can’t find a good reason why. But we do know, we have the wants and desires. And maybe we’d like to gain insight into why we’ve come into contact with the people, places and things that matter to us. We want to live more, not less. We want to touch and encounter more of what our lives are to be. And we just want…more…
Two years ago the Beaver moon fell on 11.11.11 — it was an occasion of stepping into the benefits of the world. A gateway of stimulus, and fortunate epoch of beneficence, insight and magnetism, it’s as though the heavens know when we need an extra dose of optimism and therefore decides it’s time to illuminate the dark states we often find ourselves in. In 2012 the Beaver Moon reminded us to communicate with each other, it was an Annular Eclipse, needing to change or let go of something holding us back. In 2013 this Beaver Moon is bringing us another intense message of awakening. Out of 360*, this is one of the most powerful placements. We are energetic beings and when we use this time to align our mind, heart, and soul to connect with the gravitational pull and the magnificence of life, it can help release our blocks. Set free all those issues that hold us in a stagnant place of disquiet, nonsense, unhappiness, or dissatisfaction. This Full Moon energy at this intensity level will never be at this aspect again in this life…If you were to sorce on one moon in your lifetime. This one is the One!
If your weather doesn’t allow you to see the moon, you know it is full in the world…set your feet on the ground, and sorce and pray. If you have been suffering with your health or any problem, set the situation free. And with your new liberation, you initiate to greater possibilities. Trust…
Journal Questions:
There is a certain ethic or lifestyle you want to live up to… (write full page in journal at least)
- Are you conditional (things have to be a certain way)
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Are you unconditional (easy flow)
- What kind of manners do you have
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Do you notice others manners
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Are you creative, explain if so or why not
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Do you have kids or want them
- What makes for a bad life
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What makes for a great life
- What is romance
- Are you romantic
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What can you change about yourself to be more romantic
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What do you want to change about yourself to create a great life
- Do you make enough money
- How can you make more money
- Do you spend money on those you love
- Has money flowed easier in your life when you give to others
- Or do others take from you
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But where do you get back from others
- What can you do to bolster your self esteem
- What makes you happy
Who are you
- Spiritually
- Emotionally
- Intellectually
- Materially
- Physically
To gain back our verve and it’s glorious beautiful moments. Hopefully we can get out of being bored or stuck. We can gauge what kind of intensity and passion is a right attribute. We can start by accepting we belong on the earth at this time. Our self-esteem may think we don’t belong at times, but we are here. We just have to remember, when we give, we trust we will receive. Through our families, friends, work, and general day, we give to get and get to give. The easiest way to become whole within ourselves is to be unconditional. Our expectations can get in our emotional way. We innately know what is right and what is wrong…we feel it in our gut — it is universal law.
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”~Maya Angelou
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Standing Before
The Moon Ritual
Meditation & Sleep Programming
Although you would ideally do this meditation outTrack beneath the full moon, you can also experience it by imagining the moon and four directions as you are surrounded with magical energy … a rainbow of light. In the Goddess’ name, you open to the light. You can actually stand up and raise your palms to the sky or imagine this process of being energized and rejuvenated. Facing North you ask for solutions to your problems and experience many blessings. Facing East you seek solutions and prosperity while trusting yourself to make the right choices. Following many blessings, you turn to the South and ask for increased self-esteem and harmonious relationships with the people in your life. After the blessings, you turn to the West to face your destiny and ultimate potentials. Open your mind and release your courage. The ritual ends with the moon as your guiding light on the shadowed path. It illuminates your dreams as you walk steadfast and proceed on your earthly journey with an open heart. Track 2: A beautiful sleep programming version of the ritual. Listen as your cross over into sleep and explore the four directions into your dreams.
TCD15 – $12.99

Full Hunters Moon

Full Hunters Moon
By Tara Sutphen
The Full Hunters Moon (Native American) at 25* Aries will culminate October 18, 2013 4:38PM PDT/ 7:38PM EDT. This Moon is accompanied by an Annular Eclipse, we will need to change or let go of something that has been holding us back, bringing something exciting or illuminating to us.
This Full Hunter’s Moon is about Graceful Movements, “We don’t always know where we are going, but we want a Beautiful Life”. Decisions on what to do, who to be with and where to go…these choices come to the fore often. We could say diversity appears every day, but there are major preferences that mold our lives, and those selections set us on a course of life-long results. Who we choose as mates, jobs, spirituality, wellness, habits, friends, moving residence – this medley sets us in a direction. The old adage “be careful what you wish for” is one to ponder. Any adversity is a sign, and it won’t be one of those times you live up to being a good parent, a good son/daughter, a good employee, a good person…which may be an array of times or every day of your life. Keep moving toward a constructive physical and mental process. We give to get, and get to give. When we share our hearts, our minds, our expertise and our goodness, we receive gifts. Rarely is every day smooth, many times we will be asked to make judgments about people or conditions; having patience, wisdom and perseverance will lead us through and back on track. We are given options, know when those harsh road signs are a set of instructions and can be actually a way out. This Full Moon is asking where you are going and why are you going there…
Journal Questions:
Where are you going literally and figuratively:
- Are you seeing a self-made movie
- Are you feeling fearful or fulfilled about your future
- Explain your feelings
- Is it a knowing and deep trust that you have a looking glass and can measure the future
- Or are you listening to yourself
Are you feeling mystified
- why
How can you get unstuck
- Voice your opinions
- Time management
- Study skills
- Move your body in action
Is there a secret wish you would like to see come to light
- Why
Why have you chosen: Decipher your real reasons, your distressed reasons, your hopeful reasons, your short term thoughts, your long term thoughts
- Love
- Career
- Job
- Health
- Relationships
- Friendships
- Happiness
- Exercise
What would you change and why:
- Love
- Career
- Job
- Health
- Relationships
- Friendships
- Happiness
- Exercise
Will you change upcoming and why:
- Love
- Career
- Job
- Health
- Relationships
- Friendships
- Happiness
- Exercise
What are your next plans:
- Spiritually
- Emotionally
- Intellectually
- Materially
- Physically
Isn’t it time you live the life you long to live. Change back to your ideals and your verve, love those you love, and make decisions that will matter…..
“We need to teach the next generation of children from Day One that they are responsible for their lives. Mankind’s greatest gift, also its greatest curse, is that we have free choice. We can make our choices built from love or from fear.”~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (Swiss-American psychiatrist and author )
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Unlock your Creative Flow
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Meditation By Tara Sutphen “Zing” — a Magic entering the Mind … Ideas form into thoughts and daydreams. Muses spark the creative process and stimulate one’s endeavors into fitting ventures. Overcome your obstructions, whether lacking confidence or intangible concepts. Sometimes we can get lost in indefinable and elusive development. In Greek Mythology the Muses gave inspiration to everyone and granted wishes. They have encouraged artists since antiquity, acknowledged for their importance in resourceful innovation and formation. In this meditation each Muse will grant you her gift, guiding you toward greater resourcefulness and motivation. The Muses inspire inception to the completion of an urge, starting projects from outset to finish. Search for variety of the inner you and your talents, bring your childhood desires into reality. Have you been struggling and need extra support? Let the Muses encourage you in the direction of a greater fate. 30 Minutes. TS490 — $14.99 ( MP3 FILE ) |
Painting by:
Winifred Nicholson1893-1981
Autumn Equinox

Autumn Equinox
Happy Mabon – September 22, 2013, the Autumn Equinox. Celebratration of the Harvest – nourishment is essential for all life. As Thanksgiving gives thanks for America and her gifts, Mabon is a time of giving thanks for the World. Exchanging a few words of thankfulness for the food presented us and offer prayers for all people. Our Mabon consists of a dinner table with family and friends. We will say what our best and happiest Summer memories were and what we wish to happen this Fall. Chef Cheyenne will lead a blessing, lighting of the candles and a toasting ritual. We will toast our appreciation for the farmers, markets, cooks and nurturers. We will express our gratitude.
The light of candles cast their glow.
Love & Blessings XOX
Tara Sutphen
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Mabon
Autumn Equinox, 2nd Harvest, September 21st
Mabon, (pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon, or MAH-bawn) is the Autumn Equinox. The Autumn Equinox divides the day and night equally, and we all take a moment to pay our respects to the impending dark. We also give thanks to the waning sunlight, as we store our harvest of this year’s crops. The Druids call this celebration, Mea’n Fo’mhair, and honor the The Green Man, the God of the Forest, by offering libations to trees. Offerings of ciders, wines, herbs and fertilizer are appropriate at this time. Wiccans celebrate the aging Goddess as she passes from Mother to Crone, and her consort the God as he prepares for death and re-birth.
Various other names for this Lesser Wiccan Sabbat are The Second Harvest Festival, Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Alben Elfed (Caledonii), or Cornucopia. The Teutonic name, Winter Finding, spans a period of time from the Sabbat to Oct. 15th, Winter’s Night, which is the Norse New Year.
At this festival it is appropriate to wear all of your finery and dine and celebrate in a lavish setting. It is the drawing to and of family as we prepare for the winding down of the year at Samhain. It is a time to finish old business as we ready for a period of rest, relaxation, and reflection.
Symbolism of Mabon:
– Second Harvest, the Mysteries, Equality and Balance.
Symbols of Mabon:
– Wine, gourds, pine cones, acorns, grains, corn, apples, pomegranates, vines such as ivy, dried seeds, and horns of plenty.
Herbs of Maybon:
– Acorn, benzoin, ferns, grains, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, passionflower, rose, sage, solomon’s seal, tobacco, thistle, and vegetables.
Foods of Mabon:
– Breads, nuts, apples, pomegranates, and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Incense of Mabon:
– Autumn Blend-benzoin, myrrh, and sage.
Colors of Mabon:
– Red, orange, russet, maroon, brown, and gold.
Stones of Mabon:
– Sapphire, lapis lazuli, and yellow agates.
Activities of Mabon:
– Making wine, gathering dried herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods, walking in the woods, scattering offerings in harvested fields, offering libations to
trees, adorning burial sites with leaves, acorns, and pine cones to honor those who have passed over.
Spellworkings of Mabon:
– Protection, prosperity, security, and self-confidence. Also those of harmony and balance.
Deities of Mabon:
– Goddesses-Modron, Morgan, Epona, Persephone, Pamona and the Muses. Gods-Mabon, Thoth, Thor, Hermes, and The Green Man.
Mabon is considered a time of the Mysteries. It is a time to honor Aging Deities and the Spirit World. Considered a time of balance, it is when we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests, whether they be from toiling in our gardens, working at our jobs, raising our families, or just coping with the hussle-bussle of everyday life. May your Mabon be memorable, and your hearts and spirits be filled to overflowing!

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Autumn Equinox

Autumn Equinox
Happy Mabon – September 22, 2013, the Autumn Equinox. Celebratration of the Harvest – nourishment is essential for all life. As Thanksgiving gives thanks for America and her gifts, Mabon is a time of giving thanks for the World. Exchanging a few words of thankfulness for the food presented us and offer prayers for all people. Our Mabon consists of a dinner table with family and friends. We will say what our best and happiest Summer memories were and what we wish to happen this Fall. Chef Cheyenne will lead a blessing, lighting of the candles and a toasting ritual. We will toast our appreciation for the farmers, markets, cooks and nurturers. We will express our gratitude.
The light of candles cast their glow.
Love & Blessings XOX
Tara Sutphen
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Mabon
Autumn Equinox, 2nd Harvest, September 21st
Mabon, (pronounced MAY-bun, MAY-bone, MAH-boon, or MAH-bawn) is the Autumn Equinox. The Autumn Equinox divides the day and night equally, and we all take a moment to pay our respects to the impending dark. We also give thanks to the waning sunlight, as we store our harvest of this year’s crops. The Druids call this celebration, Mea’n Fo’mhair, and honor the The Green Man, the God of the Forest, by offering libations to trees. Offerings of ciders, wines, herbs and fertilizer are appropriate at this time. Wiccans celebrate the aging Goddess as she passes from Mother to Crone, and her consort the God as he prepares for death and re-birth.
Various other names for this Lesser Wiccan Sabbat are The Second Harvest Festival, Wine Harvest, Feast of Avalon, Equinozio di Autunno (Strega), Alben Elfed (Caledonii), or Cornucopia. The Teutonic name, Winter Finding, spans a period of time from the Sabbat to Oct. 15th, Winter’s Night, which is the Norse New Year.
At this festival it is appropriate to wear all of your finery and dine and celebrate in a lavish setting. It is the drawing to and of family as we prepare for the winding down of the year at Samhain. It is a time to finish old business as we ready for a period of rest, relaxation, and reflection.
Symbolism of Mabon:
– Second Harvest, the Mysteries, Equality and Balance.
Symbols of Mabon:
– Wine, gourds, pine cones, acorns, grains, corn, apples, pomegranates, vines such as ivy, dried seeds, and horns of plenty.
Herbs of Maybon:
– Acorn, benzoin, ferns, grains, honeysuckle, marigold, milkweed, myrrh, passionflower, rose, sage, solomon’s seal, tobacco, thistle, and vegetables.
Foods of Mabon:
– Breads, nuts, apples, pomegranates, and vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, and onions.
Incense of Mabon:
– Autumn Blend-benzoin, myrrh, and sage.
Colors of Mabon:
– Red, orange, russet, maroon, brown, and gold.
Stones of Mabon:
– Sapphire, lapis lazuli, and yellow agates.
Activities of Mabon:
– Making wine, gathering dried herbs, plants, seeds and seed pods, walking in the woods, scattering offerings in harvested fields, offering libations to
trees, adorning burial sites with leaves, acorns, and pine cones to honor those who have passed over.
Spellworkings of Mabon:
– Protection, prosperity, security, and self-confidence. Also those of harmony and balance.
Deities of Mabon:
– Goddesses-Modron, Morgan, Epona, Persephone, Pamona and the Muses. Gods-Mabon, Thoth, Thor, Hermes, and The Green Man.
Mabon is considered a time of the Mysteries. It is a time to honor Aging Deities and the Spirit World. Considered a time of balance, it is when we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests, whether they be from toiling in our gardens, working at our jobs, raising our families, or just coping with the hussle-bussle of everyday life. May your Mabon be memorable, and your hearts and spirits be filled to overflowing!









