Autumnal Nesting ￨ Mabon Preparation

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/111301/9781464243769Reveal: A Sacred Manual for Getting Spiritually Naked by Meggan Watterson https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781401938208https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat’s playing on repeat?Bobby Sox by Green DayWhat’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 shredded½ cup goat cheese crumbled1 cup arugula1 yellow onion 1 tbsp olive oilChicken apple sausage crumbled For the Pumpkin Apple Cider Vinaigrette:½ cup olive oil¼ cup apple cider vinegar¼ cup canned pumpkin purée2 tbsp honey (maple syrup works too!)1 tsp Dijon mustard1 clove garlic peeled and minced¼ tsp sea saltfreshly ground black pepper2 tbsp waterInstructions:Preheat oven to 425° F. Remove pizza dough from refrigerator and let sit on counter for 10-20 minutes to warm up.While the oven is preheating, make your pumpkin apple cider vinaigrette. Place all ingredients in blender or food processor or mix in a bowl.When pizza dough has sat out for 20 minutes, form it into a 10-12 inch circle-ish! Spread out pumpkin apple cider vinaigrette evenly and top with sausage, mozzarella, Parmesan, and goat cheese. Bake for 25 minutes. 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 MocktailIngredients:4 cups apple cider2 cups sparkling water or club soda or natural soda like Poppy or Ollipop 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon ground cinnamonApple slices and cinnamon sticks for garnishIce cubesInstructions: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. Prepare Serving Glasses: Fill glasses with ice cubes to keep the mocktail chilled.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-ZmRMexCM24SjPSupport the show