Fall Equinox
How are you holding up?
Hi Beauties!!
How are you holding up?
I provided Well + Good some Astro information for an article on the Fall Equinox, but they usually only take bits and pieces, so below is all the intel for this upcoming shift in light in the cosmic hemisphere.
Now - everyone will be influenced by this and has the opportunity to embrace this time of harvest. Your cosmic map is much more than your Sun sign. You can take the pieces written below if you have any cardinal energy (Aries, Cancer, Libra or Capricorn).
The Fall Equinox falls on Sept 22 at 9:04 PM EST.
It marks the Solar transit into Libra and the change of the season into autumn.
Astrologically it is the mid-point of the year but also the day of equal light and dark staying true to the natural harmonious nature of Libra. From this point, the nights will get longer, calling in a time of integration. The Fall Equinox is the time of harvest. It is time to recall the seeds planted during the Spring Eqiounox representing your desires and goals and review how they materialized in your life and personal development.
Libra's archetype in evolutionary astrology is similar to a Full Moon. We can use this metaphor during this equinox to see the potential in fruition but also understand the transition from needing others' validation to stepping into our sovereignty. This is the balance that Libra is always trying to find, the influence from the outer and inner worlds. This is a critical phase in your transformation, when you begin to self-reflect rather than seek external validation.
On this particular equinox, the Sun is conjunct Mercury retrograde. The Sun will illuminate the Mercury cycle on this day and can be a powerful day to understand the evolutionary context of self-sufficiency and discovery. This is cardinal Air energy, an initiatory time of self-discovery and ideas. Mercury retrograde wants us to review where possible we stay in the past that stunts our personal development.
What do you keep thinking about that controls how your progress forward? The equinox is a new cycle along the evolutionary pathway, so this is the opportunity to realize it.
How do I let others control my self-worth, and what action can I take to change this cycle? Look at your relationships; this is an important time to realize what relationships are harmonious (equal or sacred) and what relationships steal your energy or make you question your worth.
The trine to Pluto will help create the flow of consciousness for this growth, or perhaps more the subconscious patterns that create the setpoint point of your inner values.
With all the retrograde, this equinox might feel chaotic and anxious. In Air, we have to create a container for awareness. The Air energy inspires the anxiety that you may feel. Air always has a message or information for you.
Create a practice to ask what that might be by journaling, breathwork or mediation.
What are the 3 or 4 signs most likely to be impacted by the energy and corresponding astrology of the fall equinox this year?
Libra, this is your time! Your Solar return during time is potent for your personal growth and development. The Sun representing your consciousness will be activated, illuminating how to create more balance in your life by being inspired by your ideas of what happiness means to you. Venus will enter Libra on Sept 29 will inspire desire. And this is about what you need, instead of needing to please others. This is a time for personal reflection on this. How does pleasing others create suffering and repression of your needs and ideas? Review how the projection of others (especially your parents) has influenced how you go after your desires. This is the balance needed and the opportunity for growth! Take it!
Gemini and Aquarius will be connected to this energy, but the phase you are along the path will feel different. Awareness of this is critical to identify what action needs to take place for growth. Movement is important.
Cancer emotionally feels the effects of this cardinal Air energy the most. It is time to understand what is yours and what isn't. What do you hold onto that creates suffering? The square to this equinox creates an inner challenge for you to find the fear of moving onward. What emotions keep you from taking action in your life and create significant challenges in your life force? Use this Air energy to push through and go to the root or inner depts to locate the pain. This is a potent time to heal and release what isn't yours to hold onto anymore. Let it go!
Pisces and Scorpio will have a similar experience but not as activating. For Pisces, this can be a positive ending to a cycle. It can be a liberating time, but be active in this realization and ground this Air energy- it is not the easiest thing to do, so be extra diligent with your mindfulness practices. Meditate more often the usual.
Aries and Libra have a special relationship due to their polarity. Aries, this equinox can create significant shifts for you. You will begin to see signs of things coming together that you have been waiting for. So don't stop! If you have put in the effort and work, it is time to trust and surrender. Know your limits. Exhaustion and burnout can happen now. This may also be a time of taking back your independence. Call back the pieces of yourself that you have given to others. Others desire your passion and fire, but now is the time to call back this energy for yourself to allow the shifts to materialize.
Leo and Sagittarius also have to step into some self-care to avoid burnout. Use this time to fuel your inner desires. This could be a joyous time to create, read or learn something new.
Capricorn, take a moment and look how far you have come! It is now time to change your perspective and find sovereignty. Please take a moment to check your inner dialogue throughout the day. How hard are you on yourself? How much do you worry about everything? Notice how much energy that takes from you. This is a time for inspired action instead of pushing too hard. Let new ideas come through or different ways of doing things! Change is ok and welcomed for you right now.
Taurus and Virgo will have a similar experience. Virgos need to be extra mindful of self-sabotage. There is a significant opportunity to understand how to step out of the past and into a new phase. It's all about breaking a repetitive cycle. Like, Capriocron, notice your inner dialogue. With the Mercury retrograde returning to Virgo, you have a chance for a do-over. Take it!
Happy Equinox Beauties! PS - have something special coming out On the Fall Equinox! Stay Tuned!
Corina