Fall Equinox Ritual for Gratitude and Grounding
- Meli Guidance EN
- Sep 20, 2024
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 14
The Fall Equinox marks a powerful transition when light and darkness come into perfect balance. It's a sacred time to ground ourselves, reconnect with the Earth and express gratitude for the abundance in our lives. Practicing an autumn equinox ritual is a beautiful way to celebrate this season while strengthening your bond with the Earth element.
Mabon, the Autumn Equinox Celebration
In the pagan Wheel of the Year, the fall equinox is celebrated as Mabon. This modern holiday, inspired by Celtic and Norse traditions, honors the Earth and the natural cycles.
Mabon symbolizes: 🍁 Balance between light and shadow (day and night are equal in length) 🍁 Harvest and gratitude for the abundance received, both inner and outer 🍁 Transition into the darker season and preparation for winter 🍁 Harmony with the elements of Earth, Air, and Water
It is also the perfect time to release tension, set new intentions, and reflect on the cycles of life.
Why Celebrate the Fall Equinox?
Autumn, with its golden leaves and cooler days, invites us to slow down and honor the harvest—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. By taking time to practice gratitude at the equinox, you create space for greater clarity, balance, and abundance in the months ahead.
Practicing a fall equinox ritual helps you:
Ground yourself in the present moment
Honor the cycles of nature
Express gratitude for blessings received
Invite abundance for the coming season
Find inner balance between light and darkness
Here's a telluric autumn ritual you can practice on or just after the Fall equinox:
Materials for the Ritual
Tiger's eye stone (for grounding, clarity, and protection)
Candle (red, brown, or gold—colors connected to autumn and the Earth element)
Incense or smudge stick (optional, for cleansing and purifying the space)
Notebook and pen (to record your gratitude reflections)
Create a sacred space: Choose a quiet spot, indoors or out, where you won't be disturbed. Light the candle and, if you wish, the incense or the fumigation stick to purify the space.
Take a few deep breaths: Sit comfortably and take three slow, deep breaths. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth to relax and center yourself.
Connect to the Earth: Hold your tiger's eye stone in your hands. Close your eyes and visualize roots extending from the soles of your feet, down deep into the Earth. With each inhalation, feel these roots grow stronger, and with each exhalation, imagine them sinking deeper, to the center of the Earth.
Gratitude for abundance: When you're feeling grounded, take out your notebook and write down three things you're grateful for this year. This could include accomplishments, relationships, learnings or unexpected blessings.
Closing: Thank the Earth for its support and extinguish the candle. You may choose to keep the stone close to you or place it on your altar to continue to benefit from its energy during this season.
Benefits of the Fall Equinox Ritual
This grounding and gratitude ritual helps you:
Reconnect with the Earth’s nourishing and protective energy
Honor your personal harvest and accomplishments
Strengthen balance and clarity in your daily life
Invite abundance and positive opportunities for the season ahead
The tiger’s eye stone supports balance, mental clarity, and energetic protection—making it an ideal ally for equinox practices.
The autumn equinox is an invitation to honor our accomplishments and prepare our spirit for the season ahead. May this ritual bring you grounding, gratitude and abundance in the months ahead.
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FAQ about Mabon (Fall Equinox)
What is Mabon?
Mabon is the pagan celebration of the fall equinox, part of the Wheel of the Year. It’s a modern holiday inspired by Celtic and Norse traditions that marks the moment of equal day and night. It focuses on balance, gratitude, harvest, and preparation for the darker months.
When is Mabon celebrated?
Mabon is celebrated around September 21–23, depending on the exact date of the fall equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. It is the time when day and night are perfectly equal in length.
What are the symbols of Mabon?
Key Mabon symbols include:
Autumn fruits and vegetables: apples, grapes, pumpkins, corn, nuts
Golden and red leaves representing transition
Red, gold, or brown candles symbolizing balance, Earth, and abundance
The balance scales as a symbol of equality and harmony
Which chakra is associated with Mabon?
Mabon is often connected to the heart chakra (Anahata), as it embodies gratitude, balance, and harmony. It can also be associated with the root chakra (Muladhara), which represents grounding, security, and preparing for winter.
How do you celebrate Mabon?
You can celebrate Mabon by:
Performing a gratitude ritual or intention-setting ceremony
Decorating an autumn altar with apples, nuts, candles, and leaves
Preparing a seasonal meal with harvest foods
Taking a nature walk to honor the Earth and its cycles
What is the spiritual meaning of Mabon?
Spiritually, Mabon is a reminder that life is cyclical. It’s a time to honor your harvests—whether material, emotional, or spiritual—express gratitude, and release what no longer serves you before winter. It invites you to seek inner balance, embrace both light and shadow, and prepare for a new phase of your soul’s journey.
Meli Guidance is a certified advanced Akashic Records practitioner, a past-life psychic and a channelling coach. She is also trained in oracle cards and tarot readings. Her specialty is helping people grow by reconnecting them with their soul’s purpose and life missions. She believes that by remembering our past lives and seeing what our life plan is for our current incarnation, we can achieve our future self’s highest potential. In addition to channelling spirit guides for people from all over the world in English and French, she offers online courses and coaching sessions to anyone who wishes to develop their ability to communicate with the invisible world.
