Day and night meet on the same scale; the equinox is the gateway to balance.<\/p>\n
On equinox days, bid farewell to what you must let go of; intend to welcome what you\u2019ve called forth. Lighten your load with gratitude; root yourself in balance.<\/p>\n
Simana says, \u201cEvery intention is a seed, and the equinox is the time to plant it in the soil of your heart<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n sun and moon are in balance, the sky whispers this to humanity:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cNeither night nor day, neither light nor darkness\u2026 It is all one whole.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 23 is also a time, in the ancient beliefs of the Turks, to reconcile with nature and give thanks to the earth. This threshold marks the moment of bidding farewell to summer\u2019s bounty and preparing for winter\u2019s silence.<\/p>\n Fall Equinox is a time to give thanks for summer\u2019s gifts, to let go of the burdens of the past, and to preserve the fire within us for the dark days ahead. It is a sacred balance that reminds us of harmony, justice, and inner equilibrium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n light and darkness are equal, a balance ritual is performed with an awareness of the concepts of wisdom and justice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This period is also harvest time, and you can use equinox rituals to let go of certain things.<\/p>\n Ritual Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n the Space<\/strong><\/div>\n First, purify the ritual space. Cleanse the area by spraying a few drops of the Seven Gates Key; this will purify both the energy and your intention.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n the Candle<\/strong><\/div>\n a candle. This candle represents the light that will continue to burn within us during the dark days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gratitude List<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n this year. The fruits of your labor, the lessons you\u2019ve learned, the experiences that have expanded your heart\u2026 Each one gains strength when put into words.<\/p>\n Letting-Go List<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n longer serve you on a separate piece of paper. Say goodbye to them with gratitude.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n New Intention<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n coming season. It\u2019s like a seed that will take root throughout the winter and sprout in the spring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Burning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Letting Go List in the flame of a candle. As the smoke rises into the sky, imagine your burdens drifting away from you. Keep your Gratitude List; hold your intention in your heart.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Fall Equinox is our need for rest during the winter months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Now is the time for creativity, new ideas, and planting some seeds, but don\u2019t forget to give yourself permission to slow down during the winter, so that when spring arrives, you\u2019ll have plenty of energy to keep moving forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Simana says:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u201cBalance lies in the harmony between light and darkness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n