Autumn Equinox: A Season of Balance and Harvest
- Oscar Almaraz
- Sep 6
- 2 min read
On September 22nd, 2025, at 1:19 PM CDT, the Sun will cross the celestial equator, marking the Autumn Equinox. This is the moment of perfect balance between day and night in the Northern Hemisphere.
Astronomically, it occurs when the Sun moves into Libra, the sign of harmony and justice.
Spiritually, it is a gateway of equilibrium, reminding us that the cycles of light and shadow are part of a greater wholeness.
A Gateway of Balance and Harvest
Throughout history, the Autumn Equinox has been celebrated as a threshold between abundance and descent.
In Ancient Greece, it was the time when Persephone returned to the underworld, symbolizing the descent into the darker half of the year.
In Mesoamerican traditions, this season was tied to the harvest and to honoring the earth’s generosity.
For the Celts, it marked Mabon, a festival of gratitude, balance, and preparation for the coming winter.
Energetically, the Equinox is an invitation to gather the fruits of our labor, acknowledge our progress, and restore balance within.
From Growth to Integration
While the Summer Solstice brought expansion and full radiance, the Autumn Equinox is about integration. It asks us to pause, reflect, and realign.
Just as trees release their leaves to prepare for rest, we are encouraged to let go of what no longer serves us.
This season whispers that harvest is sacred, but surrender is wisdom.
Ways to Connect Spiritually
Here are some practices to align with the energy of the Autumn Equinox:
Create a balance altar with candles in gold and brown, seasonal fruits, wheat, corn, and stones such as smoky quartz or amethyst.
Practice gratitude journaling, listing the blessings you have harvested this year, both tangible and intangible.
Meditate at sunrise or sunset, visualizing balance between your inner light and your shadow.
Perform a ritual of release and gratitude, such as writing down what you are ready to let go of, and then burning or burying the paper in a symbolic act of surrender.
Questions for Inner Reflection
During this Equinox, take a moment to ask yourself:
What have I harvested in my life this year, spiritually, emotionally, or materially?
Where do I need to restore balance within myself?
What old patterns am I ready to release before winter arrives?
How can I honor both my light and my shadow with compassion?
Final Thought: Walk in Balance
The Autumn Equinox is not only a passage of nature but a mirror for the soul. It reminds us that balance is not static; it is a living dance between opposites.
As the wheel of the year turns, let this Equinox guide you to walk with grace between giving and receiving, action and rest, light and shadow.
Allow this sacred threshold to ground your spirit, open your heart in gratitude, and prepare you for the deep transformation of the months ahead.
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