By the second half of September, a lot of crops have been harvested, though some still remain to be brought in and transformed into food for countless folks the world over. It embraces elements of both life and death, particularly in terms of the harvest season.
Whether one approaches the Autumn Equinox from a spiritual or more secular/non-belief-based perspective, fall’s return is a time that we can all celebrate, embrace, and find personal meaning in as the days grow shorter and the year begins to wind down.īroadly speaking, the Fall Equinox (much like Mabon – a Pagan sabbat that is observed by many either on the Autumn Equinox itself or within a few days of this beautiful annual event) serves as a poignant symbol of balance and equality in our lives. 😃 What are some common themes and meanings of the Fall Equinox?
Hence why, when it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it is fall in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa. At which point, though it can be hard to tell as much in the dark, icy heart of December, a few more minutes will appear daily straight on until the Summer Solstice returns in the third week of June.Īnother point that denotes the Autumn Equinox is the fact that on this date, the sun crosses over the equator from north to south. They will continue to do so straight on until the Winter Solstice. With the return of fall time, cooler weather generally begins to fill our days and the nights grow longer. In the case of spring, the weather is beginning to warm up and the days are growing gradually longer until they peak on that front come the Summer Solstice. We apply the word equinox to the dates that begin both autumn and spring, respectively, as each of these days house roughly equal amounts of daylight and darkness. The name “equinox” stems from the Latin words “aequas”, which means equal, and “nox”, which is night. This year, in the Northern Hemisphere, the Fall Equinox occurs on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
#Broom standing up summer solstice pagan free#
If you are new to Mabon and/or would like to learn more about it, please check out my post 15 Free and Low-Cost Ways to Celebrate Mabon for more information about this harvest season Pagan sabbat. That, coupled with the fact that multiple close family members are Libras, ensures this astrological sign an extra special spot in my heart. Which while not the sign I was born under (that would be cancer), it is the sign during which my husband and I tied the knot almost seventeen years ago now. In addition, the Autumn Equinox ushers in the return of Libra season. An apt, beautiful odd to the earth’s many blessings and reasons to be grateful that fill our days as summer drifts into autumn. The latter of which is sometimes referred to as the “Witches’ Thanksgiving”. This time around, I am thrilled to present you with a sizable slew of DIY project ideas, craft ideas, and fall décor inspiration for both the Fall Equinox and the Pagan sabbat of Mabon.
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