The autumnal equinox took place last night at 11:09pm in Toronto so today marks the first full day of autumn in the northern hemisphere. The equinox was also marked by a spectacular full moon following the equinox at precisely 5:17am. So as the days turn to more darkness so too does the moon begin it's waning cycle. The equinox marks the tipping of the balance of light and darkness in our days. I watched the tipping point this morning as I simultaneously observed the full moon set in the west while the brilliant sun rose in the east to greet the first day of fall. It was like standing right on the fulcrum of a teeter-totter.
How much of our life moves in cycles? Ebb, flow, wax, wane, up, down, expand, contract. Being alive means being subject to cycles. If you learn to notice which part of the cycle you are in then you can use this to your advantage. It will also make the accomplishment of your goals happen with less effort and more enjoyment. Alternatively, if you work against or out of sync with your cycles then you will find even the simplest of tasks to be a struggle. In the northern hemisphere, it's time to turn inwards. It's time to take stock of the previous year and enjoy the bounty of your harvest. What have you accomplished this year? What is still left to strive for next year? Take a moment to really celebrate your life. You'll never get this moment again.
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