Mabon Rituals

I found this ritual in WiccaCraft for Families by Margie McArthur, and I thought it was really lovely, so I've included it here.

I've found many different family oriented rituals over the years, this one still holds a special place in my heart, even after all these years.

Ritual should be held outside (weather permitting) in the late afternoon.

• Father/Priest:
  • Family and friends, I ask you to link hands, For now, as in ancient times, we gather to give thanks for that which has been given to us by our generous Mother Earth.
• Mother/Priestess:
  • This is a season of abundance and joy, worthy of celebration now as in times long past. Honoring Our Lady of the Harvest, the Mother Earth, Giver of Life, Golden and beautiful in autumn. And Our Harvest Lord, the resplendent Sun King, Giver of Light, Laughter and Fertility.
• Father/Priest: Let us now call upon the Magic Spirits in a rite of Thanksgiving!

 

• East:
  • Spirits of Air!
    You who dwell in the gentle winds that blow fresh and pure;
    We thank you for nurturing our crops to harvest.

 

• South:
  • Spirits of Fire!
    You who dwell in the brilliant warmth of the fires of the sun;
    Giving of light, strength and cheer, We thank you for nurturing our crops to harvest.

 

• West:
  • Spirits of Water!
    You who dwell in the sparkling streams, deep lakes and soft rains;
    Bringing refreshment, nurture and renewal,
    We thank you for nurturing our crops to harvest.

 

• North:
  • Spirits of Earth!
    You who dwell in the fertile fields, deep forests and high mountains;
    Bringing forth life, beauty and abundance,
    We thank you for nurturing our crops to harvest.

 

• Oldest Child:
  • To the rain that has fallen,
    to the sun that has shown,
    to the farmer working in his field,
    to the wind that has blown;
    To the gentle, healing herbs,
    to the life within the seeds,
    We give our thanks for all your gifts,
    For meeting all our needs.
• Youngest Child:
  • For the gift of one another,
    to the Sun so high above,
    to the Earth in all Her beauty,
    We offer up our love.
• Mother/Priestess: (all repeat after her, line by line):
  • For the bounty of the Harvest
    • Do we give You thanks!
  • Blessed be the fires of Autumn!
    • Blessed be the harvest!
  • Hail Earth Mother of All!
  • Hail the Golden Sun!
    • Repeat the last 2 lines at least 13 times.

 

• Mother/Priestess:
  • At this time let us reflect upon and give thanks for all that has sustained us, has helped us to live, and helped sustain all those who lived before us - our ancestors. Think of the animals who have gifted us with their bodies that we might have food and clothing. Think of the trees that have given of their bodies that we might build our dwelling places. Think of the seeds being gathered, then planted; think of crops growing; and from those crops, more seeds, and more planting, down through the eons of time so that we might be here today.

 

• Father/Priest: Family and friends, this ritual is ended. This is a time of joy and thanks, so let us now, as we eat and drink, give thanks, within ourselves for this bountiful season, for each other, and for all the richness of our lives. Let the feast of Harvest Home begin!

 

Enjoy the Feast!