September Equinox - Nature's Reflection of Harmony

For those of us in the Northern hemisphere, I am writing this on the Autumn Equinox. For those residing in the Southern hemisphere, today is the Spring Equinox. Regardless of where you live, this day is one of nearly equal time of sunlight and darkness occurring in a 24 hour period. This fact invokes the word 'balance' in my mind. The light is in balance with the dark. The never-ending light-dark dance is at a momentary equilibrium, in perfect harmony. The vibrational teeter totter of life and nature has equal weight on both ends. That visual feels good in my body!

Astrologically we have officially moved into Libra season, and it is not a coincidence that the astrological sign of Libra is represented by scales! It is the " I UNITE" sign, encouraging harmonization of ourselves with "OTHER". Libra is communicator, justice, and lover. A Cardinal Air sign and the first sign above the "equator" between internal human self and higher soul self. Autumn and the Sun in Libra invite us through nature's transitions and transformations to harmonize our inner world with our outer world! Sounds good but pray tell how do we do so!?

Moving from summer into autumn has always felt bitter sweet to me. I feel sad that warm sunny beach weather is behind us, yet excited at the same time, looking forward to a month of cool nights that are comfortable for sleeping with windows open and a soft fuzzy blanket to cuddle, in anticipation of even colder months ahead. As autumn fully unfolds, it invites us to notice our surroundings. The changing temperature, falling leaves, and earlier sunsets demand our attention. The example autumn provides of "letting go" and accepting things as they are is one that I personally have been leaning into and practicing more lately. It has brough me a level of peace that was unexpected and yet oh so welcomed!

Three tips for easier transition and harmony:

1. Allow your self to slow down. Intentionally embrace and accept without judgement your body's need for regular rest, in addition to a good night's sleep!

2. Daily or weekly ask yourself "What do I need in order to maintain a level of inner and outer balance today and in the days ahead?"

3. Notice and gently observe your thoughts. Are you "shoulding" all over yourself? Consider this your permission to stop using "I should be doing ____". This self judgement is the fast track to feeling imbalanced and out of sync between your inner and outer worlds.

   
   

Wishing you a HAPPY and balanced September EQUINOX and Autumn season!!

xOx ~Bek