Autumn Equinox Energy: 3 Ways to Tap Into Its Power for Balance and Renewal
The Autumn Equinox, also known as Mabon, marks the official start of fall, a season of balance and transition. It is one of two days each year where day and night are equal before the nights get longer. This year, the Autumn Equinox falls on September 22nd.
Macha:
In the Irish shamanic tradition, the Autumn Equinox is associated with the powerful goddess Macha. Macha is a multifaceted figure associated with sovereignty, fertility, and the land itself. She represents the earth in all its aspects – the nurturing mother, the fertile womb, and the forces of nature. Macha's story reminds us of the power of duality. Even the greatest heroes are vulnerable and even the smallest acts of injustice can have devastating consequences.
3 Practices to Connect with the Energy of Autumn Equinox:
Offerings to the Land
Honor the Autumn Equinox by connecting with the land. Find a quiet space in nature and sit or stand comfortably. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths.
Imagine that you are holding an offering in your hands (if you would like to use a physical offering that is great too). This offering could be anything that is meaningful to you. As you hold the offering, think about all the ways that summer nourished you and your life.
Feel your heart swell with gratitude for all that you have been given. As you exhale, imagine that your gratitude is infusing the offering in your hands.
Take a few more deep breaths and bask in the energy of gratitude. When you are ready, open your eyes and place the offering on the ground as a tribute to the land.
Do a Shamanic Journey to Connect with a Spirit Guide
Set aside time to tune in and connect with a spirit guide who is here to support you with the transition of seasons. Ask them if there are any final lessons from the summer season and if there is anything useful to know as you go into the fall. Maybe even ask to connect with the energy of Macha!
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Join us for a Community Healing Session
As we embrace the Autumn Equinox, a time of balance and transition, join us for a community healing session. Just as the leaves fall and nature prepares for the serenity of winter, it's essential that we too clear and balance our own energies. In these sessions, we'll do some energetic clearing of our bodies to ensure they're in alignment for the upcoming winter months.
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The Autumn Equinox invites us to meet the changing seasons with reverence and gratitude. As we offer our gifts to the land and reflect on our personal harvests, we align ourselves with the natural rhythms of the earth. This equinox is a reminder that we possess the strength and resilience to navigate life's transitions and emerge stronger on the other side.
