The Second Harvest, the First Day of Autumn. marks the second moment this year when night & day are in perfect balance. It is the second of the three Harvest Festivals & centres around preparing food & the home for the impending winter. Mabon is a time to celebrate abundance. give thanks to Mother Nature (or who is applicable to you) for a bountiful harvest & to show gratitude for your family, friends & home. It is a reminder to seek balance in your life by reflecting on & addressing the areas that need balancing out. It’s also a time to rest as nature begins to wind down, marking the latter phase of the cycle.