{"id":6658,"date":"2021-09-21T19:30:59","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T18:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psychictoday.com\/blog\/?p=6658"},"modified":"2021-09-21T18:01:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T17:01:01","slug":"the-autumn-equinox-22nd-september-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psychictoday.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/21\/the-autumn-equinox-22nd-september-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"The Autumn Equinox – 22nd September 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Autumn Equinox – 22nd September 2021<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

The Autumn Equinox<\/a><\/strong> marks the point at which the sun crosses the celestial equator. The day is just as long as the night during the Equinox. Talk to one of our <\/span>astrologers<\/a><\/strong> to find out what this means specifically for you! <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cEquinox<\/a>\u201d<\/strong> is Latin for \u201cequal night<\/strong>.\u201d <\/span>So, in the Northern Hemisphere, the days will only get shorter as the sun sinks lower in the sky. Alternatively, in the Southern Hemisphere, the days will continue to get longer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The change of season brings changes in the world around us. Most obviously, the leaves on the trees begin to turn orange<\/strong><\/span> and brown<\/span><\/strong>, signalling the Autumn<\/strong> season and the journey towards Winter<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

You might even notice a<\/span> change of energy<\/a><\/strong> in the air around you as we move away from the warmth and light of Summer. This is why the Autumn Equinox<\/strong> is unique, as there is a balance of light and dark energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the meaning of the Autumn Equinox?<\/b><\/h2>\n

As the long summer<\/strong> nights are behind us, Autumn<\/strong> is a season of transition. This makes it a great time to reset and reflect! Take some time to think about how far you have come in the last year and appreciate the \u201cfruits of your labour<\/strong>.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

That could literally be fruit and vegetables from your garden or harvesting other less-literal efforts from the Summer. <\/span>This is a signifier that it is time for our next cycle<\/strong> in life. <\/span>The leaves begin to fall, and Mother Nature<\/strong><\/a> reminds us that it is time to let things go and make space to start something new. <\/span><\/p>\n

A great way to make space is to clear out our internal areas, allowing fresh energy<\/strong> into your home. Maybe it\u2019s time to pack away the swimsuits and kaftans to make space for warmer layers!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Autumn Equinox Rituals\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Autumn Equinox<\/strong> has long been celebrated in ancient rural communities<\/strong> and pagan religions<\/strong>. A popular place to do this is Stonehenge<\/strong><\/a>. However, there are some rituals you can do at home to celebrate:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n