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Mabon or the Autumnal Equinox, falls on or around September 19-22. It marks the time of year when day and night are equal, as they are on the Spring Equinox, Ostara. The difference between the two is that on Mabon, the night will overpower the day, and the Sun will weaken until Yule, the Winter Solstice. Mabon is the second of the three harvest festivals, to include Lammas (Lughnasadh), Mabon, and Samhain. It is the harvest of fruits and vegetables, and metaphorically the harvest of the years trials, tribulations, and hard work. We mourn the weakening of the Sun God, and rejoice in the Goddess' bounty that she has given birth to. Our altars are decorated in the Autumn colors of golds, coppers, reds, and oranges, accented with gourds, oak leaves, acorns, and pumpkins. We cast spells for prosperity, abundance, new beginnings, drawing balance, and strength and protection. Mabon is a time of dramatic change, one from the vibrancy and newness of the Summer, to the impending darkness and

Aries (March 21st - April 19th) The month of August will bring an end to imbalance and the lack of harmony that you may be currently experiencing. Find pride in your achievements - what others think of you is not your business. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, current relationships will pick up - passion and commitment with strengthen. If you are single, a new relationship may reveal itself towards the end of the month. In matters concerning Career and Finance, you may find yourself reconsidering a current project or career opportunity, follow your instinct and salvage what you can. Carry an  Air Magick Conjure Bag  to heighten intellect, to aid concentration, to promote change, and to increase personal drive.   Taurus (April 20th - May 20th) August will usher new opportunity, a successful apprenticeship, and success in the completion of current goals. Embrace the learning of a new skill. In matters concerning Love and Relationships, creating clear cut boundaries in curren