Welcome back, my dark lovelies! Each 1st of the month, I will keep you up to date on special dates for the current month. For September 2025, there are some good ones coming up!
Moon Phases
Full Corn Moon – September 7
New Moon – September 21
The full moon usually runs on a 3 day cycle. This month has a 4 day cycle. This means that the full moon technically starts on September 5 and ends on September 8, with September 7 being the fullest. You’ll have 4 magical days to perform any full moon spells or rituals. Fun fact: Normally, September’s full moon is the Harvest Moon, but since the closest full moon to the Autumn Equinox is next month, that title will belong to October’s full moon. And since the Full Corn Moon coincides with the Total Lunar Eclipse, it will be considered a Blood Moon. And, with their powers combined, we now have a Blood Corn Moon, which is wonderful for celebrating your transformation!
This month’s Full Corn Moon gives us every opportunity to align to our highest paths. Take the time to pause and reflect on your inner witch. Express gratitude in what has brought you here, but also to yourself, for carrying your own weight and taking each baby step. Sometimes, that’s hard! And it can take a tremendous amount of strength and bravery. I’m proud of you for just being here. The Full Corn Moon invites you to take that time to reflect on what no longer suits you and weed your garden. That way all that remains are your fruits that are ready for harvesting. Celebrate your progress! Celebrate for getting through that shadow work (there’s that word again -shudders-)!
Mabon
What is Mabon?
Mabon is a modern Pagan holiday, or sabbat, that celebrates the Autumn Equinox, which is a time when day and night are equal in length. This marks the balance between light and dark. Mabon typically falls between September 21 through September 24 in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, it falls on September 22. It’s considered the second harvest festival in the Wheel of the Year, following Lughnasadh and preceding Samhain.
Where did it come from?
Mabon was adopted in the 1970s by modern Pagans, especially Wiccans, and was named after Mabon ap Modron, a figure from Welsh mythology. Now the festival itself is much older and based on ancient harvest festivals celebrated by cultures around the world. Mabon honors gratitude, balance, and the changing seasons. So, while the name, Mabon, is modern, the spirit of the celebration is ancient.
How can I celebrate Mabon?
- Give thanks
- Reflect on what you’re grateful for.
- Start a gratitude journal or share thanks with others.
- Celebrate the Harvest
- Cook a meal with seasonal foods: apples, squash, pumpkins, corn, and grains.
- Visit a local farmers’ market or go apple picking.
- Decorate with Autumn Themes
- Use leaves, acorns, pinecones, candles, and harvest colors (orange, red, gold, brown).
- Balance and Let Go
- Because day and night are equal, it’s a good time to seek balance in your life.
- Let go of what no longer serves you—write it down and burn or bury the note.
- Do Something for Others
- Donate food or volunteer.
- Share your “harvest” with your coven or community.
If you have any spells, rituals, or traditions you would like to share, please feel to share them in the comments! Blessings, everyone!
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