I was drawn to grapes today.
"Sweetie," I called to my hubby as I sat down to watch a bit of telly. "Can you please bring me a bowl of grapes?"
This is not a common occurence. I rarely sit and scarf down an entire bowl.
"Well, that's not something I hear you say everyday" said the Hubs. He then brought me a clear glass bowl filled with both red and black grapes and I inhaled them. Sweet, juicy, yielding to my bite.
And then I recalled it was Mabon, the autumnal equinox, and went, "Ha! Okay then!" It all made sense.
Today's celebration is about the ending of the summer harvest and the start of the cool weather harvest; that includes the succulent grape. And it reminded me that magic at this time of year can revolve around said grapes. And, suddenly, I became inspired.
On Wednesday, I'll be leading a New Moon ritual for myself and my wonderful husband. Because there's lots of exciting newness to be grateful for. And, by golly, we'll be adding wine to our celebration! It will be used to consecrate sacred space, as well as for giving thanks. And for enjoying because, come on, it's wine.
Mabon is also about light and dark, as today we have an equal amount. So it's a perfect time to focus on dark and light in our lives. No grey areas. Or, at least, if you're allowing a grey area in, it's time to really delve into the "whys" about it.
A blessed autumnal equinox to all. Sip it in, slowly, like a rich, fruity red wine. I know I'll be.
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