Embracing Mabon: The Magic of the Harvest Season w/ Amanda Norr

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Embracing Mabon: The Magic of the Harvest Season

 

Join Courtney Pearl and special co-host Amanda Norr in this enriching episode of Practically Magick, where they delve into the magic of Mabon and the fall equinox. Amanda, a four-time international bestselling author and professional card reader, shares her profound insights on how the cycles of the moon and the earth influence our lives.

 

Courtney and Amanda start by pulling cards that resonate with the season, setting the stage for a deep dive into the themes of harvest, self-care, and the descent into winter. Amanda's Harvest Moon card and Courtney's Ace of Wands card guide the discussion, emphasizing the importance of adapting to a slower pace and planning for the colder months ahead.

 

Discover the historical and mythological roots of Mabon, including the Welsh tale of Mabon, son of Modron, and its symbolic connections to the equinox. Amanda shares her unique perspective as a farmer, offering a grounded understanding of the harvest season's significance both spiritually and practically.

 

Explore the modern practices of celebrating Mabon, from creating besoms (witch's brooms) to setting up seasonal altars. Courtney and Amanda also discuss the importance of grounding, embodiment, and intuitive self-care during this time of year.

 

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the world of magic, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for embracing the energy of Mabon and integrating its wisdom into your daily life.

 

00:00 Amanda Norr is a four times international bestselling author of some co authored books

01:44 Amanda pulls the harvest moon card for this episode

03:50 For me, the harvest moon is more of an air element

05:51 The name Mabon comes from welsh mythology about King Arthur

11:23 Mary Magdalene has been a farmer for 46 years

17:39 How do we reconcile honoring both land we live on and where we come from

24:13 There are more women farmers and more women owned farms than ever before

26:58 What does Mabon mean to you, regardless of where you live

32:53 As neo pagans, how do you prepare for the season

38:14 Mabon is a great time for grounding and embodiment

43:26 For some of us celebrating, making besoms is a great ritual

49:09 This episode is going to release closer to the equinox

51:23 Pisces self needs to learn how to say no to things

54:34 Take note of what this season feels like to you in going into dissent

58:37 Amanda B. Noor has Facebook and Instagram

01:00:46 Right. Because I'm working on my fifth book, which is lunar magic

01:03:28 The broken. The mother wound. Breaking generational traumas patterns. Yes. That was what I wrote about in that book

01:10:00 You've written about using lunar magic daily, which for some people can overwhelming

01:12:01 The Healing through art course is starting in October, so anyone listening now wants to join

 

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References:

Prism Healing [Prism Healing Website](https://www.prism-healing.com)

Ride the Wave Media [Ride the Wave Media Website](https://www.ridethewavemedia.com)

Mythic Moons of Avalon [Mythic Moons of Avalon Book](https://www.amazon.com/Mythic-Moons-Avalon-Lunar-Quest/dp/0738757974)