Astrology shows that September brings many spiritual shifts that will be reflected in astrological energy. One of the biggest events this month is the Autumn Equinox, which is much more than just the start of fall and the arrival of seasonal products like decorations with warm-colored leaves or pumpkin spice lattes. For horoscopes, the equinoxes signal a slower pace, so taking care of our energy and meditating will be essential.
Everything You Should Know About the Autumn Equinox
First, let’s clarify what an equinox is, beyond the horoscope point of view. An equinox is the moment when the Sun passes directly over the equator, making day and night equal because the Earth is not tilted. Each year, we have two equinoxes: the spring equinox and the autumn equinox in September, which mark the beginning of those seasons. From this moment, when day and night become equal, days gradually grow shorter, so it gets dark earlier in the Northern Hemisphere until the winter solstice, when days begin to grow longer again.
The Autumn Equinox also marks the last day of summer and the first day of fall. However, in astrology, this date has many more meanings. The Autumn Equinox comes after summer, a season full of energy, Virgos, and lots of activity, a time that also speaks to us of youth, experimentation, and growth.
Autumn, on the other hand, is a season for rest and for assimilating what we’ve learned, because that knowledge will help us reassess our priorities. This time is also one of meditation and renewal; it’s similar to metamorphosis, as we’ll need to prepare ourselves by letting go of what no longer serves us and conserving energy until the light returns in abundance.
When and What Time Is It?
Equinoxes depend on which hemisphere we are in: in the Southern Hemisphere, the Autumn Equinox occurs in March and the Spring Equinox in September. In the Northern Hemisphere, it’s the other way around: the Spring Equinox occurs in March and the Autumn Equinox in September. Although there is sometimes a difference of a day or so, this year the Autumn Equinox will occur precisely this Tuesday, September 22, at 8:04 p.m. EDT.
Will the Autumn Equinox Be Visible?
As we mentioned earlier, this event’s energy will be felt only in the Northern Hemisphere, but whether you can see it is more complicated. Primarily, this event will shift the shadows cast by the Sun’s movement.
This celestial event is why so many tourists visit sites in Mexico such as Chichén Itzá, TajÃn, Monte Albán in Oaxaca, or Teotihuacán. Because of the pyramids’ architecture, it appears as though a shadow serpent is descending their staircases. Furthermore, due to the alignment of the pyramids, they are believed to be places of power, and precisely during the equinoxes, one must wear white to receive their powerful energy. However, you can also perform this ritual outside these historic sites.
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