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M A B O
F A L L E Q U I N O X
MAPS & TOOLS
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WELCOME TO RITUA
BOX CONTENTS | MABO
MABON | FALL EQUINOX
CHRONICLE, CELEBRATION & ALTA
RECIPE | APPLE OAT CRUMBL
BALANCING RITUA
RITUAL & INTENTIONAL MAGI
CAST YOUR CIRCL
MABO
QUESTION & AFFIRMATION
PROTECTION SPEL
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RWELCOME TO RITUA
My grandmother threw salt over her shoulder to appease the spirits.
To a house spider she would extend her nger and let it crawl aboard, then
circle it around her head three times before setting it free outdoors—the
money spider, harbinger of good fortune. She lived in a very real state of
prosperity without ever seeming to struggle for it
I was blessed with extraordinary time in England with my grandmother while
growing up. From her I absorbed an understanding and respect for both the
natural and ethereal worlds
She shared magic without calling it magic
Fast forward to my life now. As a woman whose children are grown, I can see
the breadth and beauty of those early days of discovery, and how they opened
a door to my life’s work. What I’ve learned is this
We can, each one of us, be the originator of our own magic
It can be simple and natural. We can settle our hearts into a moment, gather in
around our lives all the things we hold dear, and learn more about the world
and its marvels. In this way we can cultivate light, and subsequently, love
So dive in. Explore! The world is full of beautiful rituals and magic. At the
center of each is a path to your own awareness. Please enjoy the journey
All my love, always
Kim Brai
Proprietress, Magic Fairy Candle
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.BOX CONTENTS | MABO
PROSPERITY GOAT’S MILK SOA
There is an abundance of energy which continually provides. Prosperity blooms
in the asking. Carefully prepared with olive and coconut oils, goat’s milk and shea
butter, this moisture-rich soap replenishes skin and revives the senses with
organic essential oils of patchouli, orange, and clove. Lavishly lather with warm
water and rinse. To prevent soap from softening, store in a soap dish which drains
away standing water
FALL EQUINOX BATH BOM
Soften your skin with nourishing organic shea butter and coconut oil, as you
soothe away active muscles after months of outdoor fun. Release, relax, perhaps
set an intention, as you prepare both heart and mind. Surrounding a crystal
charged under the full moon, along with enlivening organic botanicals and
essential oils, simply dissolve your bath bomb in warm bathwater to relax and
prepare. To adapt your bath bomb for the shower, place it in a breathable bag like
a mesh vegetable bag and hang it under the stream of the shower to wash over
you. Take care to remove the crystal from the bath or shower before draining.
CEDAR | EUCALYPTUS | TURKEY FEATHER BUNDL
Cedar is at the center of moments of prayer and ceremony for Tibetans and
Native Americans, and is referenced in the sacred texts of the Bible and the
Talmud. The oil of its leaves and wood repel fungus, mold, and bacteria, making
cedar’s use extraordinarily protective. Eucalyptus plants produce a potent oil
which clears the air immediately. Also a naturally powerful disinfectant, the oils
ignite with ease, producing a waft of smoke which provides unparalleled clarity
for the mind and intuitive sight. The turkey is a long-lived symbol of abundance
and contentment. Remove it from your bundle before lighting and place it
wherever energetic blessings of prosperity are desired. Your bundle may be
safely lit and allowed to smolder within a reproof container as part of blessing,
consecration, or protection. Waft the smoke in rooms, around humans, ritual
tools, or altar
ROUGH TOURMALIN
A stone of many minerals, tourmaline varies in color depending on the type of
metals within. No matter the color, its magic is electric! Rub tourmaline with a
soft cloth and it will retain a static charge—one end emitting a positive charge, the
other negative. Energetically it attracts positive qualities while simultaneously
discharging negative energies. Use it within your circle to balance energetic
polarities; hold it within your hands to steady the mind in meditation or recitation
of af rmations; or place tourmaline bedside to promote compassion and emotional
growth while at rest.
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EFALL EQUINOX SOY CANDL
Illuminate the night, honor the sacred, amplify rituals, enhance self care, or light
your candle just because you want to! You might like to recite af rmations,
write intentions, or meditate after lighting. Or maybe you just want to sit, watch
the ame, and enjoy its warmth and scent. When lit, your candle creates a soy
wax pool just three degrees above body temperature which can be massaged
into the skin to soothe and moisturize. Made with GMM-free soy wax, it is a
pure source of Omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants which essentially become
skin food when used in this manner, so go ahead and dip into that goodness and
smooth it onto your skin! The beauty of your balance rituals are enhanced by
this candle’s key notes of cedar, frankincense, and lemongrass
ACOR
Oak trees are magical beings of the tree world. They are in tune with the entire
family of the forest and adjust their crop of acorns depending on what is needed
by creatures who feed on the nuts, and by how many baby oak trees are needed.
Because acorns are produced only by fully mature oak trees, this symbol is one
of strength, persistence, and wisdom. Abundant during the season of Mabon,
consider your acorn’s shape, color, and complete package of new life. Place it on
your altar, hold it during meditation, carry it in a pocket as a wisdom seed.
When the time feels right, perhaps plant or cast it in a wild space
FALL EQUINOX ART CAR
It’s amazingly beautiful to be at the apex of anything. The fall equinox is such a
moment. The balance of all which has come from a full and fruitful summer, held
against the knowledge of the quiet grace of the coming winter months makes it
possible for each of us to hold the charm of both in our hearts all at once. There
is fullness in such a time. Place your art card where you might absorb such
thoughts and remind your heart to celebrate the fullness of this beautiful life
INCENS
Warding off insects, honoring the sacred with pleasing aromas, cleansing or
blessing one another or a space—these and numerous other reasons for burning
incense have been practiced throughout the centuries. Herein you have been
given a selection of incense tested by time and the human heart. Utilize their
aromas and purifying natures to enhance rituals, or make the hours of any given
day more sacred
RITUAL BOOKLE
Simple and straightforward instruction is provided in this booklet for casting
your circle and performing rituals. Some pages contain questions which you can
ask yourself as a means of opening the heart to explore fresh awareness. Others
introduce activities for ritual celebration or meditation. Over time, you may
develop or add your own words and rites to personalize this practice. In fact, the
more you add from your own experience, the more powerful ritual becomes
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.MABON | FALL EQUINO
For a perfect moment there is balance. Every fall, for just a moment in a long
year, the day and night are equal
How like the earth we are in our revolutions around a central core seeking
balance. We do come back to it, revel in it, and nd beauty in the dance
A CHRONICL
Observed when the sun crosses the equator, the fall equinox usually occurs on
September 21st or 22nd. Also called Mabon, this is the second harvest in the
wheel of the year, as it follows August’s rsts harvests
The name Mabon is believed to have its roots in mythology, referencing
Mabon as the son of Modron, a great mother goddess of Celtic myth and folk
stories. A tenth-century anonymous poem, the Pa Gur depicts Mabon as a
follower of Arthur, a folk hero who predates the Arthurian legends. He and
his men were bound by a loyalty balanced with joy and some suggestion of
supernatural powers
How does a history like this come forward into modern times? There is some
evidence which marries this celebration’s name with a point in the 1970’s
when neopaganism was ourishing among both scholars and practitioners
who attached new meaning to ancient names and terms. Other such names for
the fall equinox include the beautiful and touching, Feast of the Ingathering,
or Harvest Home
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.A CELEBRATIO
To name a celebration is to honor the moment, to lift it up among all the other
days to a place of honor and remembrance. Whichever name you choose for
the fall equinox, let it be what resonates with your life and heart
Quite literally, the fall equinox is the de nitive time of the year when you shall
reap what you have sown. The harvest of this day manifests by all the hard
work you placed upon planting, tending, feeding, watering, caring for actual
foodstuffs such as gardens, egg-laying hens, or livestock. Celebrate with a
feast; collect seeds for next year; preserve food by canning or freezing. Finish
summer projects and pause in gratitude for even the smallest good fortune
This day of equal measure is also a moment for re ection upon the care and
feeding of our human interactions thus far this year. You may wish to include
in your celebrations, a way to give thanks to those beloved humans in your life
who you have tended by your actions of love and caring these last months.
Mabon allows us re ection and preparation for the coming months of waning
light. In this way, we see how it is those we have cared for well in times of
light who will be with us as we head into darkness
THE MABON ALTA
Consider setting up a space outdoors, if possible, including any items
representative of balance and your nal harvest. Wherever you set it, an altar
is an intimate expression of your experience with this celebration. There are
no rules, only suggestions based on those who have come before us
• A deep colored cloth of fall’s crimson, amber, bronze, & ery golds
• Items to represent all the elements—earth, air, re, water. Some soil, a
feather, your candle, and a small bowl of water are simple selections
• Abundant fruits such as apples, apricots, or pomegranates
• Gourds and pumpkins of all shapes and colors
• Fall leaves, dried seedpods or grapevines. Bones, feathers, or bark
• Stones of tourmaline, amber, topaz, lapis lazuli, & clear quartz
• Personal spiritual items such as deities, amulets, talismans, or images
• Something to represent both the feminine and masculine
Above all, make it a delight to gather items and create your altar
Simple is lovely. As is over-the-top elaborate. Let it be who you are.
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.RECIPE | APPLE OAT CRUMBL
The fragrance of a crisp, ripe apple is unmistakably sharp and clear. And come
the fall equinox, apples are ubiquitous! What’s wonderful about a good crumble
is that you can use any kind of apple and any kind of our for the crumble part.
It’s really the perfect sweet recipe for celebrating the fall harvests
INGREDIENT
3 lbs. apple
1 cup brown suga
Zest of 1 lemo
1 stick of unsalted butte
1 cup unbleached ou
1/2 cup thick rolled oat
DIRECTION
• Preheat oven to 400°. Peel and core the apples. Cut apples into large chunks
and place in a large saucepan
• Add 1/2 cup of the sugar, the zest of the lemon, and toss together with the
apples to distribute
• Cover and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until apples have softened
a bit. Remove from heat to cool
• In a separate bowl prepare the crumble. Add our, oats, and butter, cubed.
Using your hands, rub and squish the mixture together until it’s the
consistency of breadcrumbs
• Add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and roughly toss the mixture
• Spread the apples into a 9”x13” baking dish and distribute the crumble
mixture evenly over the top
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the crumble gets a bit golden and everything
becomes bubbly
• Serve hot with ice cream, fresh whipped cream, or vanilla custard
YUMMY VARIATION
Substitute or add pears, blackberries, rhubarb, pomegranate. Instead of lemon
zest, use orange or lime zest. Try a different our for the crumble—spelt,
amaranth, barley, buckwheat, or semolina. Serve with fresh caramel or nuts
Vintage illustration of apples, shapes, sizes by Miss May Rivers at rawpixel.co
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!BALANCING RITUA
When your life is in balance, you know it without question. Everything just feels
good and right. Conversely, when energy between you and another feels off, you
nd yourself in a state of unease. It is possible however, to regain balance
THE PRACTIC
This timeless balancing ritual is variously outlined in
texts of our world’s ancient cultures. The heart of
the practice seems simple—to regard the suffering of
others exactly as our own suffering and to help
others as if they were ourselves. The steps are both
an individual and universal journey
BREATHE & VISUALIZ
With palms resting in your lap, allow your breath to come and go without
changing it. Close your eyes. Without expectation or judgement, visualize the
person with whom you are experiencing an imbalance. Imagine them seated in
front of you in all their joy and sorrow, challenges and strengths. Envision this
person with a spirit of relaxed openness
EQUALIZ
From here, breathe and call up all you wish to say to this person—perhaps
feelings of confusion, regret, dif culty, anxiety, or sorrow. Give yourself plenty of
time to breathe and feel. Then open your eyes and begin to write
• Immediately write all of what you want to say to this person, remembering they
are open to receiving your words
• Once nished, instantly write a response from them to you, writing from within
their openness. Trust your intuition and simply write without much thought
• Breathe for a moment. Close your eyes. Sense the energy of this exchange. See
this person still seated before you, softened and open. See yourself softened too
• Allow your hand to move more freely. Write more of what your heart needs to
say. Trust this person will hear you. Then write their response to you
• Complete as many exchanges needed to feel emptied of your concerns
REST IN BALANC
Close your eyes to visualize this person in all their human frailties and strengths.
Breathe and sense how their suffering is similar to your own. Ask this person how
you can help. Listen for how they can help you. Breathe. Rest in the depth of your
heart’s compassion. Notice over the coming days, the changes in yourself, and the
changes in how you interact with this person and others
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.RITUAL & INTENTIONAL MAGI
Ritual is a practice. To practice means to perform an activity again and again
in order to acquire a skill. For ritual, the skill acquired is awareness
What does this give us? We become very present, perhaps more calm, clear
about our desires and needs, more able to provide just the right kind of help to
others, and more capable of identifying and ful lling our purpose on this
earth
RITUAL PERFORME
The performing of ritual is a deeply human experience. Everyone has rituals—
common ones like birthdays, graduations, holidays, marriages, and funerals.
We delineate time, making it more meaningful by repetition of yearly or daily
rituals. Some center around family tradition, cultural legacy, or spiritual
practices. Others are simple, personal actions like preparing a cup of tea with
attention and reverence, setting the table a certain way, or getting oneself
ready for the day using the same sequence of tasks as the day before.
If you feel you don’t know enough to practice ritual,
trust yourself. You carry all you need within
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.INTENTIONAL MAGI
There is magic in every choice you make. Your presence places real power
behind all you do. It’s no coincidence that paying attention makes things clear,
that belief activates action, that understanding brings light to the unknown or
feared
In this way, intentional magic is how you live
At the heart of intentional magic are three things—personal connection,
knowledge, and ritual. To help you discover this in your own life, think about
the way your days unfold and ask yourself these questions
• What daily ritual of mine just makes things feel right
• What natural items am I drawn to and what do I know about them
• What rituals (mine or others) have touched me deeply, and why
You may wish to take a moment to write down some of your thoughts
MAKING MAGI
Begin where you are. Celebrate your history and what you know to be true.
Listen to what speaks to you. Pay attention to your heart, your breath, your
body. Hear the wind, feel the sun, walk barefoot upon the earth. The better
you come to know yourself, magic will naturally ow
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.CAST YOUR CIRCL
S E V E N D I R E C T I O N S I N V O C AT I O
A circle is sacred. The wombs of women encircle life as it grows, then open
to form an O as our children enter this world. Our mouths form an O as we
open to speak our truths. Earth is a globe, the orb which is our home. The
moon in turn circles our Earth and it too is a sphere. To cast a circle is to
make a sacred vessel to hold your ritual. Guidance is provided here
PREPAR
Clean your space and cleanse your body with a soothing shower or soak.
Consider turning off all devices. Be still and remember your intention.
Choose a location either indoors or out. Protect our Earth by following local
guidelines regarding outdoor ames. You may wish to use a compass to
locate and mark the directions of north, south, east, and west with a ston
or crystal. Walk your circle clockwise and smudge its entirety with sage or
incense. Light your candle at the center
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Invoke the seven directions by reading aloud
EAST — AIR — KNOWLEDG
I face East, the direction of the rising sun & all beginnings. I call
upon the element of Air & the creatures of ight. I welcome the
beauty of new life & understanding to this circle
SOUTH — FIRE — ACTIO
I face South, the direction of sustained activity & service. I call
upon the element of Fire’s forms of ames, lightning, & electricity.
I think of the quick coyote & welcome powerful action to this
circle
WEST — WATER — INTUITIO
I face West, the direction of the setting sun & visions. I call upon
the element of Water in all her forms & depths. I trust my
emotional strength & welcome its true instinct to this circle
NORTH — EARTH — WISDO
I face North, the direction of guidance & all paths home. I call
upon the element of Earth in her nurturing solidity. I feel my
body grounded by soil & stone. I stand & welcome its deep
wisdom to this circle
ABOVE — SKY MOON STARS — FATHE
I look up, raise my arms, & contemplate in nite galaxies, deep
space, all consciousness. I honor the masculine energies of
grandfathers, fathers, uncles, brothers, & sons. I honor how such
energy also exists within the feminine & welcome it to this circle
BELOW— SACRED EARTH — MOTHE
I look down, bend & touch Earth to deeply know the home of our
humanity, all creatures, all of the natural world. I feel how we are
all one. I honor the feminine energies of grandmothers, mothers,
aunts, sisters, & daughters. I honor how such energy also exists
within the masculine & welcome it to this circle
WITHIN — SPIRIT — CONNECTION & LIGH
I close my eyes & look within. I place my hands upon my heart
& know I am love. I trust my connection to the true light of the
spirit in all forms—gods, goddesses, ancestors, animal & human
guides, dreams, visions, feelings. I honor the one in all and
welcome spirit to this circle.
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.PERFORM YOUR RITUA
With your circle cast and a sacredness held within your heart, read or recite
the words for a ritual of your choosing. This is your moment, take your time.
Repeat words of intention, release, or af rmation as many times as necessary
in order for you to feel the gravity of those words within your body
In order to bring about change
one must feel it fully
We build energy and make solid change as we continually return to the
practice. You may suddenly voice your own words for casting the circle,
invoking the seven directions, or performing a ritual. Use them to connect
more profoundly to your own awareness and heart
Special rituals are offered in this booklet as a place to begin
CLOS
To close your circle, release the elements and seven directions by speaking a
simple phrase of dispersal and gratitude of your own choosing, or something
like this
“The elements, seven directions, and energies of all, I thank you for your
presence here and release you.
Extinguish your candle, collect your markers for the directions as you walk
your circle once more. With reverence and gratitude, walk out and go forth
Blessed Be
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.MABO
Q U E S T I O N & A F F I R M AT I O
How to experience a year? Have you watched a sun rise over a sleeping
landscape? Have you tilted your face up to a night sky and had your breath
taken away by the clarity of the stars? We sense it—a year as it moves within
us in our daily gestures of love and longing. To truly encounter the moments
of a passing year, we here at Magic Fairy Candles, have dedicated myriad
days to the task of honoring the cadence of its unfolding
Our symbols for the Light Eight are intentionally de ned to represent each
eight celebrations marking our journey through the Wheel of the Year. With
each, we pose a thoughtful question and af rmation as entryway for
connecting more deeply to its placeholder in our passing year
You may wish to read one or both aloud as part of your ritual or celebration
QUESTIO
How shall you honor the internal revolutions of the wheel for this
beautiful life
AFFIRMATIO
I step out onto the lan
arms spread widely open
In equanimity I fee
both light and dar
within and without
Grant me the grace to mov
freely between and through
Let me be light and show m
how to embrace the shadows
For I need both to be whole.
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.PROTECTION SPEL
S O L E M N R I T E
To be protected is to be kept from harm. In times of vulnerability or stress, you
can originate protection for yourself, your home, and the beloved humans in
your care by performing a ritual protection spell. Here’s how to begin
INGREDIENTS
Enough for two bundles
Wild sage or 2 pre-made sage bundle
Cinnamon stick
2 Rusty nail
Rosemary stem
Tree branches (cut to small lengths
Rose thorn stems or Berry thorn stem
Cotton string
2 Protection Sigils (provided on the next page
ENERGETIC PROPERTIE
Sage is naturally cleansing. Cinnamon promotes abundance and protection
while amplifying energy. The symbol of the nail is xative in nature, adding
protective strength to your spell. Rosemary aids in clarity, safe-keeping, and
protection. Branches of trees ground your spell by the earth’s solid energy.
Thorny stems of the rose or berry assist in providing protective boundaries
CHOOSE A MOMENT
Intentional work has more potency when completed on or near the new moon.
Look to the night sky for direction, or consult a moon calendar for an auspicious
time
PREPAR
Begin your practice by smudging. Then with clear intention, gather all your
ingredients together in two separate bundles. Wind your cotton string around
the center of each bundle three times
PLACE YOUR BUNDLES
One bundle is for the door of your home and one is to bury in your yard. Place a
protection sigil and the rst bundle above your front door, indoors or out. Wrap
the second bundle with a protection sigil and bury it on or near your property
line in your front yard. If your home is without a yard, place the second bundle
in any location which is the outer boundary for your living space
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.PROTECTION SIGIL
Across all cultures, throughout time, our human need to articulate a desire and
make manifest its attainment, has been marked by the creation of seals and
symbols. While practiced both magically and spiritually, the Sigil is a tool for
centering the heart to give substance to one’s subconscious.
Utilize these Protection Sigils for your spell ritual. You can learn more about
creating your own Sigils in our Magical Tools ritual box.
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