Well, I use the Autumn equinox as a time to say goodbye to Summer and to welcome the fall. If you type autumn equinox into any search engine you'll get lots of pagan/Wiccan sites with rituals, etc.
This equinox marked the second grain harvest, the bringing in of the last of the year's crop. Thus, it was also a time of thanksgiving.
I usually go for a walk (though I'm doing it today) to collect the first colored leaves, acorns, seed pods, cool-looking dried stuff, etc. Psychologically, the Autumn gives me a tremendous rush. I lose all interest in sleeping, but never feel tired. It's exhilirating and joyous.
Another thing to do at this time, if you like, is to pause and take a look back at the past year, gear down, and prepare for the turning inward that is often associated with the winter. The question is, how does this time of year make YOU feel? Your answer will serve as a guide for your personal observances.
I strongly recommend the Black and Orange update thread for more autumnal magic discussion. Hope this helped! |
