It’s nearly September and almost Equinox! It won’t be long before there is a distinct chill in the air. The leaves are already starting to change colour. and Autumn is well and truly on the way. It’s my favourite time of year!
I always feel a rush of excitement at this time of year. I can feel the changing energy of the season in the air. It’s time for warmer clothes, crisp morning walks on crunchy leaves and nourishing soups and stews. As a newbie vegetarian I am still learning how to cook great vegetarian meals!
Equinox
September also sees the Autumn Equinox. It is called Mabon in Wiccan circles. The equinox is a time for balance. Day and night will be of near equal length on Wednesday 22nd September 2021. We can work with this energy to restore balance to ourselves.
We all have two sides – a light side and a dark side. More often than not we try to hide our dark side and we suppress the feelings that arise from it. It is important to realise that without dark we cannot have light. Both sides are equally important.
At this time of year I find it helpful to meditate on this concept of balance and duality. I take some time to look within and to comfort the feelings that arise from my shadow. It is important to recognise the aspects of your dark side and be completely non-judgmental about them. Notice them. Accept them. Forgive them. Let all fear, doubt, guilt and resentment pass away.
Gratitude
It is then equally important to focus on your light side. Look at your positives, the things in life you have to be grateful for. Notice and acknowledge the things you are good at and the things you have achieved since this time last year.
Be thankful and grateful for all the love and light in your life. Allow yourself to gently release any old fears or limiting beliefs as you recognise the duality of nature and your place in it.
The crops are all harvested now, the plants are starting to wither and die in readiness for the coming winter. Mother Earth is preparing for her winter’s rest and we too should prepare to take the winter months to rest and recuperate. Work with the energy of the year, not against it.
Know in your heart that as nature goes into her slumber for the coming months she will awaken again. The sun may well be going into its lesser period now but for those in the Southern hemisphere it is gaining strength.
For everything there is a time and a season. For now recognise the balance in your life. Give thanks for the good and let go of the bad. Accept and love yourself completely and be balanced, centred and restored this Autumn Equinox.
Guided Meditation
If you would like to listen to a guided meditation about Mabon, where you meet the Crone Goddess to embrace your shadow and then the Green Man to embrace your light side, then please visit my Soundcloud page here or listen using the embedded link below.
Let me know how you are going to celebrate the Autumn Equinox. Blessed Be.
