108: Celebrating the Autumn Equinox: A Mabon Tale of Mystery & Magic

AVALIBLE IN VIDEO FORMAT ON PATREON AND YOUTUBE! https://www.patreon.com/TheBellWitchPodcast youtube.com/thebellwitchpodcast Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast. "Witching in the 21st Century" In this special episode of The Bell Witch podcast as host Swailes shares an original story set in a Yorkshire village during the esbat of Autumn Equinox, featuring a mysterious woman who brings gifts to the community. She then explores the history and significance of Mabon, the Wiccan autumn equinox celebration, covering its mythological origins, modern traditions, and practical ways to celebrate, including seasonal decorating, cooking, and community involvement. Swailes also reflects personally on the season's themes of balance, gratitude, and the importance of community connection. Sources- - Mabon and the Autumn Equinox: a celebration of balance, abundance, and nature’s transition Cornucopia - Wikipedia Printable Page.psd Mabon History And Folklore: Autumn Equinox Magic Mabon History: The Second Harvest Mabon book by Llewellyn Hedge witch by Rae Beth Follow TBWP- instagram.com/the_bell_witch_podcast Affiliate Links- Discount with 'BELLWITCH' at https://ve-cosmetics.com/ Moss By Wild code THE_BELL_WITCH_PODCAST https://mossbywild.com/THE_BELL_WITCH_PODCAST ONE WEEK LEFT Here is the limited addition mug that is on sale for 100 days until end of SEPT 2026- https://bellwitchpodcast.mymerchr.com/product/100th-episode-anniversary-mug?combination=8 Book your ghost tours at- https://yorkshireghosttours.com/ Please leave reviews to help the show grow, those stars really do help the show to shine.  KEY WORDS-------------------------------------------------- Mabon, autumn equinox, Harvest Home Festival,  Green Witch, Bell Witch podcast, folklore, Yorkshire, storytelling, community, Wiccan traditions, pagan celebrations, harvest, John Barleycorn, witchcraft, cornucopia, balance, duality, seasonal foods, natural decorations, home and hearth, rituals, harvest doll, Thanksgiving, individualism, connection, gratitude, kitchen witchery, tarot, The World, The Hanged Man, The Wheel of Fortune, The Empress, The Moon, The Hermit, spider lore, community involvement, environmental care, autumn colours, root vegetables, personal reflection, magic, blessings, DIY projects, intention setting, folklore, mythological background, history of Mabon, modern paganism, modern witchcraft, witchy podcast UK, UK witch, Witchcraft podcast, video podcast, cosy season, Halloween, Samhain