This year, the Autumn Equinox falls on September 23. The Autumn Equinox is the day of the year when day and night are almost equal in most locations on planet Earth. The term equinox comes from the Latin words “aequss” (equal) and “nox” (night).
Ancient cultures perceived the changing of the seasons as key points in the cycle of life in nature. Cultures around the world continue to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with different festivities. Consciously linking an awareness of the cycles of nature seems to help humankind understand our own inner cycles, as we try to evolve into the best versions of ourselves.
The Autumn Equinox is a meaningful time of the year, where people celebrate the harvest—symbolically, this can be reaping the rewards of the past year’s work, and physically, it really is a time that farmers bring in the bounty of their crops.
In nature, there are cycles of growth, harvest, death and rebirth. The same can be said of human cycles. The Autumn Equinox is a time to focus on what you have produced (reaped) and how you have benefited or prospered. It is a time to be conscious of what you have rather than what you lack.
Because the Autumn Equinox traditionally signals the end of the harvest season, it also sets the scene for you to activate a new cycle of growth. This is not only an ideal time to recognize and give thanks for the past seasons but also to evaluate, strategize and plan for the rest of the year. As we give thanks for what we have received, it’s an appropriate time to look back and see if we maintained balance in our lives and what changes may be needed.
As the seasons cycle, so do our energy levels. What worked in the warmer months may not be best for the approaching colder winter months. Physical energy may be channeled into intellectual energy. In other words, the warmer months may have been filled with physical activities, while the cooler months may lean more toward thoughtful learning.
What is your vision for the new seasonal cycle? Is it the same as it was earlier in the year or do you need to make space for a newer, possibly bigger vision? No matter your what your focus may be, enjoy the Autumn Equinox, the bounty the season brings and the inspiration for nature’s cycle heading toward the Winter Solstice!
Sources:
https://www.spiritualityhealth.com/spiritual-meaning-autumn-equinox
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