Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox is a sacred time to embark on a voyage to meet more of your multi-dimensional self, communicate with ancestors and to astral travel. 

Through many different cultures, the Equinox was a time for community to come together, to celebrate the change of the seasons and to connect to the spiritual realm. Our ancestors revered this event as a sacred time, harnessing its energy for guidance and transformation. 

The Hopi and Navajo would embark on Vision Quests on the Equinox because of the auspicious nature of the cosmic and Earthly alignment of the Equinox. 

In Ancient Greece, the Autumn Equinox was the celebration of Persephone. Zeus & Demeter’s daughter and the Queen of the underworld.

In Ancient Egypt, the Pyramids map out the sun path. It is hypothesized that the Ancient Egyptians use the Pyramids to measure light & dark. To honor of balance, the Sun’s transition to Libra Season & Ancient Egyptian Wisdom

The most familiar reference is Mabon - The festival of the harvest. “According to Celtic legend, the tale begins with Earth Mother Goddess and Guardian of the Otherworld Modron giving birth to the Great Son Mabon. Owls, Stags and Salmon were refrenced in this legend as Mabon was reborn  as the Son of Light.

‘Equinox’ is derived from Latin, meaning ‘equal night’ when day and night have become equal length all over the world, with roughly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.

It's a powerful time to reflect, connect with loved ones and make intentions

Ultimately, a personal ceremony on the Autumn Equinox is a beautiful opportunity to attune yourself with the rhythm of nature, to pause and appreciate life's delicate balance, and to set your intentions for the months to come. It's a time for reflection, gratitude, and the celebration of the ever-turning wheel of the year.

RITUAlS FOR AUTUMN EQUNOX

On the Equinox there is balance between light and dark. Through this balance, a bridge is a created. When day and night (light and dark) are equal, the veils between dimensions are the thinnest and a portal is created. It is known to some as the ‘rainbow bridge’ of the universe.

The Autumn Equinox, a magical moment when day and night stand in perfect balance, serves as the ideal backdrop for a deeply personal ceremony. As the leaves turn golden and the air takes on a crisp, invigorating quality, one can't help but feel connected to the cycles of nature.

Have a personal Ceremony

Whether with a flickering candle or in front of a fireplace’s or bonfire's warmth, you can honor the dualities of light and dark, life and death, and the profound balance that this equinox symbolizes. Take a moment to reflect on the past season, what you've achieved, and what you're ready to release, just as trees let go of their leaves.

You may want to offer gratitude for the abundance in your life, whether it's the harvest of the land or the bountiful experiences you've gained. Share your hopes and intentions for the season ahead, setting clear goals and aspirations for the coming months.

As the sun dips below the horizon, and darkness gradually claims the day, you can light a lantern or candle, symbolizing your inner light amidst the encroaching darkness. Take a moment of quiet contemplation, feeling the equilibrium of the equinox and your place within this cosmic dance.

MAKE AN ALTAR

Making an altar is a powerful - and playful - way to connect to the season, ground and celebrate the shift of the seasons.

Here is a list of inspiration of elements, you can use to create your personal altar:

Candle: To anchor in the light as we transition into more hours of darkness

Flowers: To anchor into innocence and playful wonder as Mother Earth surrenders into the more introverted season

Fallen Leaves: to honor the trees and the earthly guardians and ancestors as they turn inward for the winter. 

Pinecones: to honor rebirth, freedom, growth 

Acorns: to represent potential  

When making your personal altar, always use your intuition, connect to the land and listen to what messages, you receive.

HAVE A HARVEST FEAST

September is the perfect time to host a Harvest party. Think pot-luck style get-to-gethers, where everybody brings a dish. Building community can be as simple as that, and an Autumn gathering is such a great way to lean into the energy of bounty and feeling of abundance, as we share our gifts.

Here is a list of ingredients, that are specially powerful around the Autumn Equinox:

Pumpkin: The colour of Autumn and fruit of the harvest, honoring the divine feminine, the womb and the fruits of our labor.

Pomegranate: to honor Persephone and her strength and courage for traversing the underworld with grace. 

Apple: to honor wisdom, sweetness, the harvest and the seasonal shift. 

Cinnamon: to bring in the heat as we transition to the darker days. 

Cinnamon: to honor the legend of Mabon. 

Whatever way, you choose to celebrate,
I wish you a blessed and

Happy Autumn Equinox! 

Love,