Autumn Equinox / Mabon
September 21st-24th
Starting to Go Within / Second Harvest / Blessings / Female and Masculine in balance
Once more, on the cusp of transition, when light and dark are balanced on Earth, we celebrate change, balance, letting go, and thankfulness. Seeds drop insuring continued life, leaves begin their inward journey, turning yellow, red, orange...ready to let go. We gather and celebrate the earth’s bounty at this 2nd harvest. Preparations begin all around us-squirrels gathering nuts, what still needs to be done?
This year’s cycle is heading toward completion. We reflect on our intentions at Imbolc-how have they manifested? For some, the energy is high as we get serious with our preparations. Examining the balance of our inner world with our outer world, our strengths and weaknesses, that which we choose to keep and that which we choose to release. We take stock of our lives and our intentions at this moment of balance.
This year’s cycle is heading toward completion. We reflect on our intentions at Imbolc-how have they manifested? For some, the energy is high as we get serious with our preparations. Examining the balance of our inner world with our outer world, our strengths and weaknesses, that which we choose to keep and that which we choose to release. We take stock of our lives and our intentions at this moment of balance.
The actual date of the equinox changes because there are 365 1/4 days to complete the earth's rotation around the sun. This is a link to a good website scientifically explaining the equinox, with pictures! http://earthsky.org/?p=26181