The Equinox

[Celtaur]

The Equinox is approaching, I feel a great sense of renewal, a new phase is approaching. Fall is my favorite time of the year, the energy at this time seems to be very clarifying, comforting and healing.

There's a great sense of change in the atmosphere, a new energy. To me it feels like a time to get reaquainted with myself, to take more time to enjoy the scents of autumn and reestablishing a connection to the earth. I had forgotten how great this energy of autumn felt as each season seems to release the others. Now that it is approaching and things are shifting I'm feeling a lot of power. How do you relate to the Fall Equinox?

[Clamhan]

The Equinox is approaching, I feel a great sense of renewal, a new phase is approaching. Fall is my favorite time of the year, the energy at this time seems to be very clarifying, comforting and healing.

There's a great sense of change in the atmosphere, a new energy. To me it feels like a time to get reaquainted with myself, to take more time to enjoy the scents of autumn and reestablishing a connection to the earth. I had forgotten how great this energy of autumn felt as each season seems to release the others. Now that it is approaching and things are shifting I'm feeling a lot of power. How do you relate to the Fall Equinox?

I also too love the autumn shift in the seasons; its amazing to feel the veil start to thin in the build up to Samhuinn (Samhain).

I particularly like the slow down as we approach winter which for me is always a time for reflection and forward planning. Given my new arrival this year, I can see me using this time a lot differently.

Clamhan

[Drachemond]

I think Fall is such a great time of the year also. It's time where the air gets cooler, and fresher. Where you start having to wear sweaters, but not yet too heavy and cumbersome.

I like the Fall equinox for two reasons: The prospect of the changing of the leaves and the approach of Samhain. Being a huge photography enthusiast, I can't wait for the leaves to start changing colors. I just got my new camera this spring, so it will be nice to get the feel of a different season.

I find that spiritually, Samhain is one of the most powerful. There is so much potential to do so many great things close to that day, it's overwhelming.

[Hestia]

There's a great sense of change in the atmosphere, a new energy. To me it feels like a time to get reaquainted with myself, to take more time to enjoy the scents of autumn and reestablishing a connection to the earth. I had forgotten how great this energy of autumn felt as each season seems to release the others. Now that it is approaching and things are shifting I'm feeling a lot of power. How do you relate to the Fall

I think it is interesting and exciting that the previous posts are similar and all from men. I, perhaps because I am a woman, have a different feeling about the equinox.

I love fall too. I revel in the the crispness of the air and the beauty of nature this time of year. The difference for me is the energy. I feel the feminine energy drawing away to be replaced by the masculine energy that winter brings. I also feel the sift of power, and it brings me a feeling of rest and calming.

Samhain's approach is a powerful and exciting time for me as well. I too, feel the veil thinning, but for me it is an exchange of feminine to masculine in a way. I don't feel depleted by this exchange, I just sense a time of new begining that I am connected to, but not directly a part of.

I am enchanted by fall and by your reactions to it.

[Lady of Avalon]

I have to say that I much prefer Spring, I dislike the coolness and darkness bearing down of Autumn and then Winter, I much prefer the breath of fresh air of the first flowers, the longer days the shorter nights and of course Beltane

I wonder if it is a gender thing?

[Hestia]

I do think it is a "gender" thing. I believe that the female energy is reentering in the Spring and of course both male and female are powerful at Beltane. The cycle starts over. I don't dislike the "male" energy of fall or winter, but I don't feel as energetic or charged during this time. I think it could be a good learning time for me. Spring and Summer seem to be more doing times.

[Chrlsbarone]

I believe the effect of the equinox upon the energy of a particular person has many degrees. The gender of the person, as many of you have brought to focus, is very real. However, I believe that ones sign or their nature, especially when truly actualized, greater determines the degree to which this shift in cycle will have upon us all.

Certain signs illicit certain natural tendencies, and like deity identity, when we know ourselves well and identify at a level of depth beyond the superficiality of our separate self we might better allow the shifting seasons to propel us into the potential that is our lot.

Your brother in this Holy Science,
-Charles

[Hestia]

Very well said, Charles. I would be very interested in more information about how we are affected by our signs in the relationship to the seasons, and natural tendencies. Very intriguing subject here.

To become our best selves, we have to seperate from the superficial self, I agree. Good reminder there. Thank You.