The air is getting cooler, the days are getting shorter, autumn is officially upon us! Mabon, also knows as the Autumn Equinox, is a time to prepare for the darker months to come. With a little intentional planning, the dark half of the year can be a time of thriving rather than simply enduring. What will this season look like for you? Is there healing work that deserves your attention? Maybe a creative project or a learning pursuit is beckoning? After the fall decor has been hung, take some time to explore what’s under the surface. As we stroll through the changing woods, consider the preparations that your life requires this Mabon. 

What am I reading?

A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic by J. Penner 

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781464243769

Reveal: A Sacred Manual for Getting Spiritually Naked by Meggan Watterson 

https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781401938208

https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalking

What’s playing on repeat?

Bobby Sox by Green Day

What’s for dinner?

Arugula Pumpkin Pizza

 Ingredients:

• 1 lb pizza dough (I got mine from Trader Joe's)
• ⅓ cup pumpkin apple cider vinaigrette (recipe below)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
• ½ cup goat cheese crumbled
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 yellow onion 
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Chicken apple sausage crumbled 

For the Pumpkin Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

• ½ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup canned pumpkin purée
• 2 tbsp honey (maple syrup works too!)
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic peeled and minced
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425° F. 
2. Remove pizza dough from refrigerator and let sit on counter for 10-20 minutes to warm up.
3. While the oven is preheating, make your pumpkin apple cider vinaigrette. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor or mix in a bowl.
4. When pizza dough has sat out for 20 minutes, form it into a 10-12 inch circle-ish! 
5. Spread out pumpkin apple cider vinaigrette evenly and top with sausage, mozzarella, Parmesan, and goat cheese. Bake for 25 minutes. 
6. Pull out pizza and add arugula and another sprinkle of cheese. Bake for a couple more minutes until arugula has wilted and cheese and crust are golden brown. Enjoy! 

Apple Cider Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 cups sparkling water or club soda or natural soda like Poppy or Ollipop 
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Apple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
• Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Mix the Base: In a large pitcher, combine the apple cider, sparkling water, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon. Stir gently to mix the flavors without losing too much carbonation. 
2. Prepare Serving Glasses: Fill glasses with ice cubes to keep the mocktail chilled.
3. Pour and Garnish: Pour the apple cider mixture over the ice in each glass. Garnish with fresh apple slices and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy!

https://seaofsolace.com/blogs/spirituality/spiritual-meaning-autumn-equinox?srsltid=AfmBOoqUIu5RLA27KRG1le4VJeB-vNfnfl7-vBGO9k-ZmRMexCM24SjP

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