Mabon Countdown Day 10

Small Rituals for Slowdown Season

I’m not a big fan of the large rituals at this time of year. I have far too many things on my plate and the list seems to lengthen the more I look at it.

I prefer tiny rituals and can do more because of the little time they take to set up. Also, some of these may not seem like rituals, but they can be turned into one.

Here are some ideas that I incorporate;

• If it is a day I do not work (or work later in the day), I will make a cup of coffee, open the windows, and start an incense stick (if you do not like incense and prefer a candle or simmer pot this can be substituted) I just sit there, either in silence or just listening to something that I enjoy (music, show, podcast, etc.)

  • If it is a day I do work (usually a morning shift) I will do this ritual with other beverages (usually alcoholic as that is my preferred, however, this is a personal choice)

• Baking as a whole can be a ritual (I know this is not small but if you are baking the added can be simple).

  • if baking pies you can place sigils or runes in the crust

  • by adding herbs to bread you can make it a spell

  • You can also add sigils to the bread to infuse intention as well

• Grounding

  • I know it’s cold but sticking your feet in the ground is always a good way to do a small ritual that helps you meditate

• Gardening/Harvesting

  • spending time in this garden (especially harvesting for the harvest season) is always a wonderful ritual, just think about what you are using what you are harvesting for or how harvesting makes you feel