September 22 marks the day of the autumn equinox. It is one of the four key points of the year that symbolize the beginning of a new season, this time it is autumn, the evening of the year. The fragile balance between day and night will last just a couple more days, after which the days will begin to shorten.
Choice
On this day, the Sun enters the zodiac sign of Libra, signaling a pivotal shift toward a new life philosophy. In spring and summer — from Aries to Virgo (from the spring equinox to the autumn equinox) — one cultivates the earth and grows food. In other words, one creates material wealth and aims to influence the external world. During this time, there is enough sunlight for everyone and everything. It’s an active period — the business morning and working day of the year. In autumn and winter — from Libra to Pisces (from the autumn equinox to the spring equinox) —nature no longer supports outward activity. On the contrary, it slows down and transforms, preparing for a new birth. Autumn and winter are times for preserving and processing the gathered fruits — a time of intense inner work. During this period, there is not enough light; one must create it oneself. It is the evening and night, which can be spent either in idle consumption of already created material resources or in deep work on one’s inner world.
Thus, the autumn equinox is a day to choose the direction of your life: to consume your resources or to transform them and take them to a new level.Of course, such a choice can be made on any day —but today is the very day when the universe listens especially well to what we choose.
Abundance
In times of fullness and abundance (summer has passed, the harvest is gathered, and there’s nothing to worry about), it’s easy to miss this important moment. On this day, the line between good and evil becomes less noticeable. But by knowing your true intentions, you can and should define that line as clearly as possible.
Abundance is one of the key themes of the autumn equinox. Try (if not on this day, then at least in the days that follow) to give something to someone. Yes, there is a risk of expending too much energy right now, so it’s important to assess your capabilities realistically, but sharing, offering, and giving are essential.
Abundance is a time to thank for what we have. In times of abundance, we often fail to appreciate what we already possess. A simple casual conversation these days often begins with pre-winter whining about the coming cold and hardships. Yet it should really pay tribute to the summer that has passed and the beautiful autumn days we are living.
Light
Speaking of being “social” – the autumn equinox is a symbolic beginning of stepping into the spotlight, a moment to present the fruits of our labor to the judgment of society. The people around us and our partners are a very important theme of this period. Libra is the sign of partnership, and the very idea of day and night being equal suggests the presence of two parts, equal to one another. The ability to show tact and understanding, to acknowledge the importance of another person in your life, and to accept them with all their strengths and flaws— this is a vital element of this time. Each of us needs attention, and it makes sense to offer it to one another.
Maturity
The evening of the year is also the arrival of maturity, a time to reflect on what has been lived. With experience comes wisdom, and this is a wonderful time to evaluate and take stock of your personal journey. These days, it’s important to gratefully recall everything you’ve managed to complete, as well as everyone who helped you achieve your goals or simply helped you arrive at the place you are now.
With gratitude, your astrologer Anastasiya Koryttseva
