How have you been preparing for the coming Autumnal Equinox sabbat/treguenda? How do you observe this turn in the wheel traditionally? Anything different this year?
Not really... I have felt Autumn in the air the last few days, and I think when I head out to class today I should feel it even more. The high today is supposed to be something like 93 and it's supposed to be cloudy. Woo! Anyway... I have been thinking about getting some spicy candles/incense to set the mood for the coming season, which, as everybody should know, IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE! As for Mabon in particular...It is also a favourite sabbat of mine (not necessarily THE favourite, though..). I've been doing some thinking about gathering things for my altar (which still needs work... I'm glad to have one again at all, though) and mostly I plan for these things in my head. My sabbat celebrations have always been quiet and meditative, and this will be the first sabbat I'll be observing since returning to my wee pagan path (not very wee, actually...). I know of a circle which will be held here in the city which I would like to attend. Whether or not I attend, I will probably end up having my own small ritual.
Anyway, it may be a bit odd considering what is happening in this season, but Autumn is when I feel most alive and happy. I always remember that one PostSecret card I read which said, "I feel most alive when everything around me is dying" and it had dead Autumn leaves on it. Maybe it is that heightened awareness of death, darkness, etc. that gives something of a rush... It's hard to describe. Anyway, it's my favourite.
I must be off to class.
G'Day.
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