Today is the Autumnal Equinox, the day in which fall begins in the Northern Hemisphere.
During the summer months, the day had been longer than the night, but now, the night will start becoming longer than the day.
The night will continue to grow in length until the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year.
The word Equinox comes from the Latin aequus, meaning “equal,” and nox, meaning “night.”
Living by Nature’s Calendar can provide an individual with a grounded existence tied to the Earth and the Stars.
In an age where most holidays, and many other important dates are dictated by government, Nature’s Calendar can help one transcend the calendar of mankind.
The seasons, and the stars exist beyond the control of mankind.
To reconnect with the seasons is to better understand the world around you, and connect with your ancestors.
Throughout human history, the Equinoxes and the Solstices provided important information to farmers, and hunters.
If you were starting civilization from scratch, one of the early steps would be to determine the measurement of time.
How else would you know when to plant your crops?
Or when the animals would be migrating?
And how else would you measure time, but by the moon, the sun, and the stars?
Not only that, but the changing of the seasons can be a time to reflect on life, and plan ahead for the future.
So I encourage you to celebrate the end of summer, and prepare yourself for winter.
Come up with your own traditions for the Equinoxes and the Solstices.
Create a holiday unique to your family, and your life.
As all of us journey into a time when the night outlasts the day, remember, the tide will turn, and the day will grow long again.
For reference, here is the wheel of the year:
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