Take a moment to bring conscious awareness to your location in the Wheel of the Year...
Here in Central Virginia, we've passed the Autumn Equinox. Nights are getting longer. In some versions of the Wheel of the Year, this time of year is associated with the time of day that's after sunset. It could also be associated with the Northwesterly direction. Spend some time outside after sunset. How does your body live in that particular pattern of light, temperature, and mood?
For many plants, we can observe the green fading into yellows, oranges, reds, browns, and blacks. We've already celebrated our big harvests of food and medicine, though we are likely still harvesting, especially things like squashes and nuts. For many, energy is being sent downward into the roots for the colder seasons. Though it can feel like a season of slow goodbyes, there's always deviations from the generalization. We say hello to crispness and new colors. There are of course plants who stay green all winter long. Some plants like witch hazel have flowers even in the cold season. Some plants like hazelnut might simultaneously have mature nuts as well as freshly setting catkins in preparation for next year.
What resonates most for you about this time of year, this time around?
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