Autumn Equinox Greetings

Green Man Plaque - Stock item

 

Mabon, Autumn Equinox, Fall Equinox, Second Harvest. Call it what you will. Today is a time to reflect on what you have achieved so far, and give thanks for your personal harvest. 

How will you celebrate this turn of the wheel?

Here are a few simple guidelines for you to help you make the most out of your celebrations:

Should you wish a more in-depth perspective into this Sabbat, or a selection of recipes and crafts, there is always this marvellous book:

Llewellyn's Sabbat Essentials: Mabon - Stock Item

Last but not least, tune in tomorrow on the Fata Morgana facebook page where we will be sharing the Heritage Malta livestream of the Autumn Equinox Sunrise at Mnajdra temples.

Until next time, stay safe!

Ros

Hello September!

 

Here at Fata Morgana September 1st means we can start the countdown until Halloween! Although there is still one more Sabbat left before Samhain - namely Mabon [a.k.a. Autumn Equinox], it is hard to hold back excitement over our favourite day of the year happens!

This year, all Spooky Season items will be gathered in one single album for ease of browsing. Each category will be divided with images that act as separators, setting expectations of what items will follow. Yesterday I set up the album with what will act as the cover photo - namely:

Halloween 2020 Album

This morning I have also placed an order for some items which will eventually be added to the abovementioned album, and I just can't wait until I'm able to share with you lovely lot the goodies in store [ha. store. *grin*]

In the meantime, I'm planning on a number of blog posts, and special stock items that will be made by yours truly, so expect a lot more updates around here! I suppose one can consider it to be a good outlet to share the excitement with fellow Halloween Fiends!

 Oh! I almost forgot!

We are finally in a position to restart appointments at our base in Tarxien! Drop us a message either via our Facebook page or Instagram account  if you'd like to come over. The only thing we ask is that you wear a mask and let us know if you will have anyone else joining so we can ensure that we adhere to social distancing measures. 

Now I'm off to continue preparing for our Gozo Escapade taking place on the 13th of September. And by escapade, i mean delivery day, of course! You're still in time to place an order to be delivered on the day - let us know if there is anything you need! Delivery is, as always, at no additional cost.

Fata Morgana - Gozo Delivery Day - 13th September 2020

So, until next time, stay safe!

Ros

Blessed Lughnasadh!

Today is the first harvest festival, which some say is the first step towards Autumn. We reap the first fruits of our actions to date for the current cycle of the wheel of the year. 

Lughnasadh vs Lammas

Lughnasadh Book - Stock item. Palo Santo stick & yellow candle also in stock

Lughnasadh or Lughnasa (/ˈluːnəsə/ LOO-nə-sə) is a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Historically, it was widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. In Modern Irish it is called Lúnasa, in Scottish Gaelic Lùnastal, and in Manx, Luanistyn.

Lughnasadh takes it name from Lugh, the Celtic God of light, and son of the Sun. In the mythological story of the Wheel of the Year, the Sun God transfers his power into the grain, and is sacrificed when the grain is harvested

Lammas Day (Anglo-Saxon hlaf-mas, "loaf-mass"), also known as Loaf Mass Day, is a Christian holiday celebrated in some English-speaking countries in the Northern Hemisphere. 

Excerpt from 'The Magical Year': Seasonal Celebrations to honour

Nature's ever-turning Wheel' by Danu Forest. Stock Item

I'm partial to calling this Sabbat Lughnasadh, but that boils down to personal preference. 

In Ancient Rome, today was also a festival dedicates to Spes and Victoria - hope and victory. This year, I feel it is quite befitting to honour these two Divine Ladies, in light of the pandemic the situation is going through.

I'm off to prepare for this evening's circle now. How do you intend to celebrate the Sabbat today?

Stay safe!

Ros