Author: Abby Willowroot

At this time of the year, the balance between dark and light it's great to try and find your own balance using an Autumnal Blessing. It can easily be adapted for a group or solitary:

Use a White and Black candle, placed side by side, for this ritual. Breathe in the glow that comes from the equal balance of day and night. Decorate your sacred space with fruits and grain and harvest leaves as you slowly speak this verse:

"Protection covers me and mine,
Abundant gifts grow from Nature Divine.

Mabone comes with balance dear,
The second such time of the year.

Second Harvest abudance flows,
Through our labor the storehouse grows.

We fill our stores though Harvest Moon,
For winter's cold is coming soon.

Harvest brings both hope and fear,
Harder times are drawing near.

Bless this house with abundance clear,
And bless all who are dwelling here.

Strength of the cycles for all to see,
Bringing color to land and tree.

Red, Yellow, Brown and Amber,
Dress the forests, preparing for slumber.

My spirit embrace the dwindling light,
I am ready now for the longer night.

Protection and safety there will be,
As the wheel of the years turns, blessed be.

The balance now is perfect and right.
Preparations made for Demeter's night.

Searching she goes and searching she will be,
Till Kore's return to you and me.

Mabon's magic dances in me,
Autumn blessings to all,
So Mote It Be!"