Side Notes
by BB Soto
The thoughts that don’t make the main text—but matter anyway ♥️
The Fascinating Evolution of Grimoires
Folks throughout history have used written repositories to store sacred information much like how scientists today keep notes on their observations and findings in their field of study. They were instructional and archival documents, where ancient practitioners and healers kept track of their experiences and shared the knowledge gained.
Mabon Tarot Spread: Harvesting Insight and Gratitude
Mabon, or the Autumn Equinox, celebrates the second harvest and the balance of day and night. This year, on September 22, Mabon is a time to honor balance, reflection, and gratitude for the year's abundance.
Historically, this sabbat didn’t have a specific name—it was simply the harvest celebration held in September. In the 1970s, Aidan Kelly, founder of the Wiccan group Covenant of the Goddess, coined the term Mabon. Though Mabon ap Modron, a Welsh deity, isn’t directly connected to the fall equinox or harvest, Kelly chose the name for its symbolic resonance with the season. The name has since become widely accepted.