Autumn Vibes

Well, Autumn is definitely with us and, I for one, find that I dip a bit emotionally during the transition between Summer and Winter. I know that many people absolutely love Autumn and it's certainly beautiful, however, for me, the experience of moving from light into darker parts of the year does have its effect, one of which makes me more tired! Perhaps you feel this too,and if so, just remember how much less light affects your mood. We are animals after all with a very real hibernatory instinct at this time of year.

We need to embrace the fading light (both in real terms or metaphorically eg. the womb of the unconscious) but we also need to be patient with ourselves as many transient feelings, such as I've spoken about here, will pass if we let them.

We've recently had the Autumn Equinox (when day and night are of equal length - 21 September), epitomised by the card of The Empress, standing pregnant in a field of ripened wheat. It's telling us that things happen at the right time, a time of harvest. It's a time which tells us of the nurturing and patience of the Great Mother.

Certainly, this year I have really tried to embrace the harvest that we see all around us in the natural world (the real world). My home is filled with pine cones, mini pumpkins, acorns and Autumn wreaths. It certainly helps....