REBIRTHING AND THE FALL EQUINOX
The first major theme of harvest is about enjoying the fruits of your labor, particularly all you have done during the flourishing months of summer, both on a literal and spiritual level. Take the time to notice all that you have available to you, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, to be grateful, and to learn from every experience over the summer (whether it be good or bad according to your ego). This is personal inventory time. As we head into this new season, it is time to tie up all loose ends, finish projects or studies, or heal whatever has lingered too long. This is a great time for having a celebration or feast in honor of the accomplishments or abundance you have acquired (again on all levels, no matter how big or small). You could plan a meal using the seasonal and symbolic fruits and veggies: grains, squash, corn, apples or pomegranates, apple cider or wine, and connect to Earth in this way. Or feel the joy and gratitude in a simple meditation to a cknowledge the equinox. Living in the world we do today, many are taking for granted all they do have, and just focusing on what they do not have. We all have SO much that we don't appreciate in our lives--good health, friendships, money or jobs (for those that haven't lost them), a roof over our heads, more than enough food that so much still goes to waste, sunlight, clean water, and spiritual resources. As we feel joyful and grateful over these, and with our intent, notice and acknowledge them, we attract more abundance to us.
