15 ways not to fall during Autumn!
As the seasons are opposite on either side of the equator, the Autumn Equinox (marking the first day of Autumn, around the 21st March in the Southern Hemisphere), is the Spring Equinox (marking the first day of Spring) in the Northern Hemisphere.
I know it can be a little confusing! I tend to have my heads in both sides times being from the UK but now living in Australia.
So what happens?
During the Autumn Equinox there is an equal of day to night hours, before the earth tilts away from the sun and there are fewer day light hours every day until the shortest day of the year (Winter Solstice in the Southern Hemisphere - Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest daylight hours!).
What’s the significance?
At this time, the window of the fast-paced active summer period is starting to close and we’re preparing to slow down and begin to turn our attention inwards.
The dark is returning and so too, can our overlooked emotions.
You may feel like you:
have had a drop in energy, you're body aches and pains re-appear
feel lethargic and unbalanced
feel physically heavier, and literally slower in movement as you go about your usual activities
are not looking forward to change although you can feel it coming
are becoming fearful of this change and a sense of loss.
Try not to resist this. It’s a time to assimilate, accumulate and to gather your resources.
What to do
Listen to your body.
It’s OK to feel like you're retreating or you're noticing that others are doing the same. You aren’t being abandoned or made to feel you’re alone.
Some people like the warmer seasons, some people prefer the cooler seasons. We have to live through both so it's good to have a rescue kit to get you through.
If you’re energy has blasted into the universe like a rocket during the summer season, then take the time to rest, float (literally in a salt bath) if you need to, schedule in some early nights or sleep-ins at the weekend.
It's about adjust to listening to the rhythm of nature. She can help.
Bathe your eyes in the more warming colours of Autumn (deep reds, oranges, greens, browns) as opposed to the vibrant and bright colours of summer.
This natural process helps your soul and body to prepare for the whiter shades of grey - Winter.
Crystals, Oils & More
The body becomes heavy when it wants to relax and restore and it’s a sign to check in on whether you have been burning the candle at both ends.
Now is a good time to get grounded and make sure your feet are firmly planted on earth.
Hematite is a great grounding stone to carry around with you (or any other other crystal you choose).
Bathe (maybe in the dark with a candle) with Epsom salts regularly to keep your energy refreshed
Book yourself in for a flotation tank experience
Walk in nature, especially around trees
Build a fire (safely of course!) to help keep your inner flame warm and nurtured
Light candles in your home or meditate with a candle flame to remind you of the light you have inside of you
Nourish yourself with hearty root vegetable soups, stews or curries
Buy a salt lamp for your home
Schedule in a massage or two to help with those muscles and maintain energy flow and detoxification
Stock up on the books/films that you didn't have time to read during the summer
See a theater show
Read (or write!) poetry
Book a weekend away by a forest (for grounding) and lake (for releasing emotions)
Get crafty by collecting some fallen leaves, twigs and pine cones (and glitter of course!!)
Arrange regular togethers with your friends or family to get things 'off your chest', laugh and connect.
Use essential oils that are going to give you an aromatic cuddle! These could be oils that smell earthy and warm to you such as:
Cinnamon
Patchouli
Cedarwood (one of my favourites)
Frankincense
Rosemary
Finally, I'll leave you with this beautiful quote:
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ― Albert Camus
Blessings,
Sara
*It’s not about getting things perfect, it’s just about having a go.*