#Celebrity Equinox

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The Last Hoorah!

Thursday 15th December 2022 – Southampton

Last night’s dinner menu included Rib-eye steak, so having had fish every night so far, I rang the changes and had that.

An amuse-bouche of shrimps (or a vegetarian option) and Corn Chowder preceded my steak which, though it was tasty enough, I have had better. The Saffron Poached Pear with Praline Sauce was a refreshing dessert with which to finish.

Today we returned to the Mayflower Cruise Terminal in an extremely cold Southampton, so for my departure breakfast it was Shredded Wheat and hot milk followed by Devilled Kidneys.

Once a staple of the old British breakfast, Cunard is the only line these days that I have found included it in their menu.

Following our priority disembarkation at 8am, we returned home to be greeted by the remains of last week’s heavy snowfall and a reminder that it will soon be Christmas!

The next cruise will be in late January 2023, when we depart for New Zealand and Australia!

If you’re too impatient to wait for my Blog of the next cruise and would like to read about any of my other trips, here’s a link to an Index of Cruises & Holidays

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[🍂] Happy Mabon

Happy mabon to those who celebrate and those who don’t! i hope you all have blessed days full of prosperity and reflection <3

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Genshin Impact JP | Autumnal Equinox Day Artwork - "Autumn Appetite" Teyvat Cuisine Recreation Contest

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Sorry if this question is a bit forward or too personal or if this isn't the place to ask. But what goddess do your worship?

her name is mother she looks like this

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Happy Ostara Southern Hemisphere witches!

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All About Mabon

Mabon is the name given to the pagan and Wiccan holiday that is celebrated on the autumn equinox. This year, it falls on September 22nd in the northern hemisphere. Although celebrations have been happening on the autumn equinox for centuries, Mabon as we know it today is a holiday coined and created around the 70s by new-age paganism and Wicca, named after the Welsh God. Although it doesn't have ancient roots, it does take inspiration from other autumn harvest festivals and participants have created beautiful ways to celebrate the neo-pagan holiday.

Just like other autumn equinox festivals, the main theme of Mabon seems to be one of transitioning seasons and giving thanks to the harvest and honoring nature. Many people consider it the pagan version of "Thanksgiving" as both holidays share many of the same symbolism and draw from seasonal items. Cornucopias play a big part in the symbolism of Mabon, representing a bountiful harvest, along with apples as well. Many people gather, feast, and spend time preparing for the long winter ahead as the days now grow shorter. Balance and scales also play a big role in celebrations due to the equinox, making it a great time to reflect on the give and take of life.

There doesn't seem to be one set way to celebrate Mabon due to its recent nature, so participants are encouraged to simply lean on the underlying themes of the holiday and celebrate in the ways that speak to them as they enjoy the universal shift in seasons.

Mabon Associations:

Colors - red, orange, brown, yellow, gold

Food - apples, squash, bread, corn, grains, root vegetables, grapes, nuts, pomegranates, wine, beer, cider, cinnamon

Animals - farm animals

Items - cornucopias, corn stalks, harvest tools, scales, acorns, autumn leaves

Crystals - amber, citrine, jasper, obsidian

Other - balance, change, thankfulness, reflection, letting go

Ways to celebrate:

have a feast

gather with loved ones and give thanks

write a list of everything you're grateful for

have a bonfire

decorate your home with Mabon and Autumn symbolism

harvest food from your garden

visit a farmers market

bake bread or pie

cook autumn themed food

write down goals for the coming season

create a Mabon altar

donate your time or money to those in need

go apple picking

cleanse and ward your home

stock up on food for winter

[carcrashoutinthezones]

frank iero being born on halloween is so iconic of him and i think about this fact every goddamn year

[suairceagsionadh]

Happy (slightly) belated Mabon!

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HAPPY AUTUMN

Eris wishes you an incredible fall

Azriel and I will harvest his seed

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We did Autumn Equinox dinner tonight as I was busy last night. I made the Cumberland sausage, apple and cider casserole and colcannon from the Michaelmas and Halloween chapters of Porters Seasonal Celebrations Cookbook.

Our oven isn’t working properly right now so I adapted the recipe for the sausage for the stove top. I doubled the liquid ingredients and at the end thickened it with cornstarch and it made a nice gravy.

[broomsick]

Any spring/Ostara/Beltane themed pagan songs to recommend?

Let’s share!

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Happy Autumn Equinox! 🍂

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Ostara

Ostara, or the spring equinox, happens between the 20th and the 24th of March every year. It officially marks the beginning of spring, and so the warm weather coming! It represents rebirth and growth, but also balance.

Ostara is a good time to plan things for spring (like things you want to do this summer, or your garden. Some of us might even be able to start their garden at this time! It's still too cold here for me to do it), spring cleaning and, if possible, open windows for (probably) the first time this year! Also think of repotting your indoor plants so they can also start anew for this year!

Without really planning, you can also just write down your goals for this spring

Colors to wear, be it with makeup, clothes, or other accessories are pink, green, purple, yellow, white… mostly pastel colors!

Crystals to wear or to make spells with for Ostara are rose quartz, clear quartz, amethyst, bloodstone, carnelian, sunstone, agate and lapis lazuli Now for foods! Eat things with cheese, eggs, seeds, nuts, in-season vegetables and fruits, but most importantly: honey! I already shared it last year on my blog, but you definitely should try this easy honey cake recipe for Ostara!

And since I like Ostara a lot, I found this recipe for hot cross buns: turns out they taste amazing for breakfast or just a lil snack!

For activities, you can also light black and white candles for balance

You can dye or paint eggs in pastel colors!

You can eat chocolate rabbits and go take walks outside to see the change of seasons and how nature is coming back to life! You could also take a bath or keep yourself grounded by meditating outside (if it's not too cold!)

Of course, there's the usual divination you can do!

Blessed Ostara!

Sources: prickingofthumbs on Tumblr, witchoftheforest, wiccantips and witchytips on Instagram

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Autumn Equinox

I’ve decided I’ll be celebrating the Autumn Equinox this year! It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a while.

Celebrating the Equinox in my opinion consists of your regular Autumn activities such as baking, decorating, shopping for Autumn, buying hot drinks (pumpkin spiced or not), and eating a large meal. Although I’m open to suggestions.

My personal celebration will start off with going shopping for Autumn gear and just looking around followed by a hot beverage. Then I’ll head home to decorate and bake a couple treats. I’ll probably have some sort of Autumnish movie marathon on in the background like Lord of the Rings. Then enjoy my movies with a big dinner and desserts.

If someone plans to celebrate too, let me know! It’ll be fun to know I’m not celebrating alone.

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Happy Easter, sweetie! ^^

Thank you. I wish you all a joyous Easter, as well as a merry spring equinox and a nice feast of the goddess Eostre.