Coming up: Fall Equinox

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Coming up: Fall Equinox
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Sat, 09-16-2006 - 2:01pm

http://www.religioustolerance.org/fall_equinox.htm

"The word "equinox" was derived from Latin term "æquinoctium" which, in turn, came from "æquus" (equal), and "nox" (night). It refers to the time that occurs twice a year when the nighttime is equal to the daytime -- each being 12 hours in duration."

"The Fall Equinox is also known as: Alban Elfed, Autumn Equinox, Autumnal Equinox, Cornucopia, Feast of Avilon, Festival of Dionysus, Harvest Home, Harvest Tide, Mabon, Night of the Hunter, Second Harvest Festival, Wine Harvest, Witch's Thanksgiving, and the first day of autumn." Other names: Michaelmas, Higan-e in Japan.

Other links:

http://www.equinox-and-solstice.com/html/autumnal_equinox.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autumnal_equinox

http://www.circlesanctuary.org/pholidays/FallEquinox.html

http://www.witchvox.com/va/dt_va.html?a=usma&c=holidays&id=8713

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/7280/harvest.html

Do you have a celebration, ritual, sabbat, holy day that you celebrate at this time of year? Can you describe it? Or, is it just "another day?"

One element of being Wiccan, and being a natured based religion, is the awareness I have developed about the seasons of the year. How they affect me physically, spiritually and emotionally. I remember as a small child being close to Nature and sensing her changes within me, and having a view of wonder all through the year, as Nature changed, and cycled. The Wheel in motion. ;))

I am looking forward to joining a Pagan group from the Unitarian Universalist church I just began attending, who will be having a Fall Equinox, Mabon, Circle next week. Most of my path has always been Solitary or just with my DD, so we are both looking forward to a celebration with other believers. :D

Gypsy



Blessings,

Gypsy

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 09-16-2006 - 2:40pm

Can't wait to hear how your group experience goes Gypsy!

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Registered: 03-09-2001
Sat, 09-16-2006 - 3:23pm

Thanks for the photo. Beautiful cookies! YUM! ;)) I'd say your cookes are a ritual celebration, marking the Equinox in your own special way. :D

I'll post my impressions after the Circle. :P I am hoping my DD can still go with me. She is stuck working someone's shift at the salon, and is hoping to trade with someone else...crossing my fingers! <:=O

Hugs,
Gypsy



Blessings,

Gypsy

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Registered: 09-17-2006
Sun, 09-17-2006 - 9:12am

Cead mile gaolte,

The Druid celebrate mean foghamar, the fall equinox. It's a feast of thanksgiving for a successful farming season and the warmth of summer. The harvest is finnished and it is time to relax. We should focus inward, examine what we have achieved, and learned from what we have not, using this knowledge to set goals for the comming year.

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Sun, 09-17-2006 - 11:59am

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Registered: 09-17-2006
Sun, 09-17-2006 - 8:18pm
I don't have spacific plans for the Equinox, but I am trying to think of what to do for the New Year on Oct. 31 (Samhain-- SOW'en). Would like to get in touch with other local Druids.
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Registered: 03-19-2002
Sun, 09-17-2006 - 11:48pm

I don't do anything particular for the Equinox or Solistice, at least not anymore now that I live in South India.

Living in a tropical area means that I have very little change in the duration of day or night. I think that between the Summer and Winter solcstice we have a difference of 3 hours so the sun sets and rise at more or less the same time all year round, and trees are evergreen around here :-)

In Switzerland the Fall Equinox was the most special of all to me, while I was not really celebrating, I was feeling like slowing down and wear softer thicker clothes in earth tones. I was also decorating the house with orange, brown and red candles and having little pumpkin ornament bought on that day :-)









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