The Spiritual Meaning of the Autumn Equinox AND 11 Ways To Celebrate It

The fall autumnal equinox marks the official beginning of fall in the northern hemisphere. In the southern hemisphere, the vernal equinox occurs on the same day as the autumnal equinox. It marks the official beginning of spring.

Both the autumnal and vernal equinoxes happen at the same moment all over the world but are converted to local time. This year the autumnal equinox will occur on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 4:02 P.M. EDT.

This special time during Fall is often seen as a mystery. Although it is a vital part of the enlightenment and growth process for all of us, this equinox shift is glossed over and many people ignore its importance.

 

The Spiritual Meaning of the Autumn / Fall Equinox

 

“Traditionally, the autumn equinox is a celebration of the harvest, as it is when summer has finished giving its fruits, which are collected in preparation for winter.

But there are other indicators given by the most ancient sacred sites that mark the autumn equinox: a descending passage into a subterranean pit lit by a star of the dragon constellation in the Great Pyramid of Egypt, a seven-scaled feathered serpent of light descending a giant pyramid in Mexico, a giant Pyramid of the Sun aligned to the equinoxes built on a cave symbolizing the underworld, and even giant statues facing the sunset that leads to growing darkness on Easter Island.”

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Belsebuub and Atwood continue, “What was known to the ancients is the part darkness plays in the work of spiritual transformation. Those in the orthodox superstitiously fear it, and many in the new age completely ignore it. But at the autumn equinox, it can be found in the cycles of nature, and the alignment of our planet—and traces of it can be found here and there in ancient legends and myths that have become distorted over time.”

After the Fall equinox, nights become longer than days, bringing us into a period of darkness. It is time to respect and appreciate the darkness because it is also necessary for growth.

Fun Ways to Celebrate the Fall Autumnal Equinox

Some of these suggestions are individual ways to celebrate the equinox while others can be done with family and friends. Feel free to do as many as you’d like or none at all. Up to you. Create something meaningful for you and your family and you can’t go wrong.

11 Ways to Celebrate the Fall Autumnal Equinox

 

1. Make a Gratitude List

The autumnal equinox is a time of harvest. Make a list of everything you are thankful for as a way of reaping your inner harvest. Better yet, start a gratitude journal. Gratitude brings abundance.

If you don’t know where to begin, start with the food you have to eat and the roof over your head. It will flow naturally from there. May your inner harvest be bountiful!

You may also like year-round gratitude activities and crafts for kids or these gratitude books that inspire thankfulness.

 

2. Restore Balance in the Home

Restore balance in the home by doing a fall deep cleaning. Get rid of anything that you no longer need to make space for the new season. For chemical-free cleaning use essential oils for a healthy home.

 

3. Make Nature Crafts

Creating fall crafts is a great way to welcome in the season.

 

4. Begin Something New

Solstices and equinoxes are a great time to let go of the old and begin anew. As the temperatures begin to cool and people begin to spend more time indoors it is a great time to begin a new project.

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Make a list of everything you’ve been wanting to do.

Pick your top three choices.

Make a plan to start one and go from there.

 

5. Visit a local Farm or Orchard

Head to a local farm to harvest items for a meal to celebrate the arrival of fall. Check out Visit an Apple Orchard, Visit a Pumpkin Patch, or Visit a Corn Maze for links to harvest dates and how to find a pick your own farm near you.

 

6. Eat a Fall Harvest Meal

Create a meal from local seasonal foods. Invite your friends and family over to enjoy the fall harvest. Have your guests join you in creating a gratitude and/or project list.

 

7. Add Fall Decor to Your Home

Decorate your home with fall decor and the fall crafts you made from suggestion #3

 

8. Meditate and/or Practice Yoga

On the equinox, day and night, dark and light are balanced. Meditate and/or practice yoga to create inner balance.

 

9. Have or Attend a Bonfire

A bonfire is a great way to celebrate the equinox. Dance, sing, beat drums, play music, and celebrate the fall. Please be safe and follow city or county laws and regulations.

 

10. Establish a Daily Rhythm

Want to get things done this season? Establishing a rhythm will help you get organized and provide a framework for your day. It increases your ability to stay focused and get things done. Children also thrive on rhythms in the home.

 

11. Get Outside & Connect

Get outside and connect with what matters on the equinox.

There are many ways to celebrate the fall autumnal equinox. Create something meaningful for you and your family and you can’t go wrong.

 

Source: mysticalraven