{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"57 Mabon: The Balance Of Light And Dark, And The Rising Of The Harvest Moon","description":"Autumn equinox 2026 arrives September 22 at 8:05 PM Eastern \u2014 the exact moment light and dark stand in balance before the Harvest Moon rises full on September 26. This week's episode is a Mabon meditation on the second harvest, the threshold between light and dark, and hawthorn \u2014 the old hedgerow guardian of doorways \u2014 plus a folk-method walkthrough for a simple hawthorn haw cordial to carry you into the dark half of the year. In this episode: \u2014 The exact astronomy of the 2026 autumn equinox and why "equal night" isn't quite exact \u2014 Mabon's roots in Welsh myth, the English harvest home, and the wider world's autumn thanksgivings \u2014 Why the second harvest asks something different of us than the first \u2014 Hawthorn: the folklore of a threshold tree, and its old reputation as a heart plant \u2014 A folk-method hawthorn haw cordial, start to finish \u2014 A simple Mabon ritual for the equinox evening and the rising Harvest Moon Find this week's companion reflection in the newsletter and the full seasonal walk on YouTube \u2014 both linked below. And if this episode gave you something worth keeping, pass it along to a fellow gardener who might need this week's pause too.   \u270d\ufe0f Join my Newsletter! If you'd like to know me a little more personally, a letter arrives from the garden each Friday \u2014 seasonal stories, herbal wisdom, the quiet rhythms of the Celtic year, and personal videos from the Herbary I'm building by hand. You'll be the first to hear about new offerings, upcoming classes, and hands-on workshops. And each month, subscribers receive the topic and the link for our free Zoom circle, where we gather to learn and linger together. It's a slow, unhurried corner of the internet. Come as you are. https:\/\/thenewenglandherbary.com\/join\/   \ud83c\udf3f Herbs & Favorite Tools (affiliate links \u2014 thank you for supporting this work) Herbs featured in this Show: 1. Dried Organic Hawthorn Berries https:\/\/amzn.to\/4hH8avb 2. Hawthorn Berry Tincture https:\/\/amzn.to\/4rt1cNK 3. Organic Hawthorn Berry Powder https:\/\/amzn.to\/4ydGfsO   My favorite tea-making tools: BAYKA French Press Coffee Maker https:\/\/amzn.to\/4r4LYNH   Cold Brew Coffee Filter for Wide Mouth Mason Jar,  https:\/\/amzn.to\/4qWQr4L   Heat-proof wide-mouth mason jars https:\/\/amzn.to\/4pNflmq   \ud83d\udcdaBookstore - Brenda J. Sullivan Books https:\/\/www.brendajsullivanbooks.com\/ \ud83c\udf31 My Garden Journal \u2013 A How-To Garden Book for Kids Because every gardener starts with a single seed \u2014 and a little curiosity. My Garden Journal is part how-to guide, part creative keepsake, designed to help children (and their grown-ups) learn the basics of growing food and flowers while documenting their journey. Inside you\u2019ll find: Simple planting guidance Space for drawings, photos, and notes Imaginative themed gardens (Harry Potter Herb Garden, Young Chef\u2019s Garden, Monarch Butterfly Garden) Perfect for homeschooling families, budding herbalists, and anyone who wants to grow confidence by growing plants. \u2728 You\u2019ll be amazed at how much you \u2014 and your garden \u2014 grow when you take time to journal the journey.   \ud83c\udf3f Work With Me \ud83c\udf19 Herbal Consultations (Now Open) Root your wellness in the wisdom of the plants \u2014 and the stars. My one-on-one consultations offer gentle, grounded guidance rooted in traditional herbalism, vitalist principles, and (if you wish) astrology. Each session begins with listening. \ud83d\udc49 Learn more here: https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/351efb18cd6b\/one-on-one-consultations-landing-page   \u2615 Buy Me a Cup of Tea If this story brought you comfort, you can support the channel here: https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/thompsonstg   \ud83c\udfb6 Music Credits A heartfelt thank you to Alexander Nakarada for the music featured in this story. I am a Patreon supporter of Alexander\u2019s work. \ud83c\udfbc Song: Planning - 320bit -  September 5, 2021 \ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/www.serpentsoundstudios.com\/   \ud83c\udf3f Stay Connected Website: https:\/\/thenewenglandherbary.com\/ Youtube: https:\/\/youtube.com\/@thenewenglandherbary?si=f7_MB0XEz0vn0Xr Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenewenglandherbary\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61578148227744 The New England Herbary is a project of Thompson Street Farm LLC. https:\/\/thompsonstreetfarm.com\/ ","author_name":"The New England Herbary","author_url":"https:\/\/thenewenglandherbary.com\/blog\/","html":"