6 Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox
Joyous blessings for the beautiful Autumn Equinox!
Today marks one of my favorite turns on the wheel of the year — not in the least because of my triple Libra energy ;)
I’m guessing that many of you can relate to our collective craving of autumnal air, cozy traditions, and the beckoning cocoon of the darker half of the year.
And of course, the harvest. Throughout the world, the Autumn Equinox is a time for harvest celebrations — various versions of festivities and music, communal feasts, rituals of gratitude, and offerings to the deities of the land are performed throughout the world as our night dances equally with the day.
The equinox is also a liminal time — neither summer nor fall, it’s a day in between. A gift of stillness in the fleeting balance of light and dark.
And liminal spaces are made for magic.
The natural world and the “otherwolds” extend an invitation to deepen our connection with Earth and spirit. Today, we may make magic together.
How will you mark this turn of the seasons?
Here are 6 magical and seasonal ideas for celebrating the Autumn Equinox:
6 Magical and Seasonal Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox
1. Create an autumn altar.
Altars are portals that invite specific energy into our spaces. Your autumn altar can welcome the energy and abundance of the season into your home. Traditional additions include squash and grain, especially if they’re from your own garden or a local farmer’s market, as well as wine, fall leaves, and other cornucopia-like decor.
2. Reflect on the themes of the season.
This day of equal light and dark is a beautiful time to reflect on balance in your own life and to practice gratitude for your harvests. Grab a warm beverage, light a candle, find a quiet spot, and journal on the following questions:
How can I cultivate a greater sense of internal peace and balance in my life?
What would I like to let go of as I move into a new turn of the wheel?
What lessons and joys am I harvesting?
What am I most grateful for from this past season?
What are my intentions for the season to come?
3. Bake!
Celebrate the grains and fruits with a sweet plum bread, embrace the cultural obsession with pumpkin spice, and perhaps make an apple pie…or four ;)
4. Gather roots.
Once the wheel turns to fall, it’s the perfect time to harvest roots (and if possible, aim for the new moon when they have a bit more potency). Whether carrots and beets from a garden or dandelion and chicory from a field, the grounding energy of the roots is exactly what we need right now.
5. Make a harvest feast.
Gather seasonal produce from your gardens and local markets and make a meal you love. This doesn’t need to be anything over the top (unless you want to go all out, which I often do…).
Simple roasted vegetables or a cozy soup and rustic bread are more than enough. See if you can go slow here—what happens if you allow yourself just to be with the harvest, rather than push yourself to get a dinner made? Play music, relax, chop, and sing. Get into your body and smell and taste and feel your way to a beautiful meal.
6. Get grounded.
Take a moment to sink your energetic roots into the earth today. Allow our mother to welcome you into her abundant care before the ground freezes and hardens for the winter. See a full grounding ritual here.
How will you be spending your equinox? Let me know in the comments — I love to hear from you!
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