Welcoming the Autumn Equinox: Balance, Harvest + Candle Light
- Rebekah Sheppard
- Sep 17
- 3 min read
The Autumn Equinox falls on the 22nd September and marks the moment of equal day to equal night, a pause between summer's outward energy and autumn's inward pull.
Spiritually the Autumn Equinox is the moment when day and night stand in perfect balance before we tip gently toward the darker half of the year. Seen as the threshold between outward growth and inward reflection. Many traditions view it as;
A celebration of balance: light and shadow in equal measure, reminding us to find harmony within ourselves.
A harvest of gratitude: gathering the 'fruits' of what we've worked on since spring, whether it's projects, personal growth or simple moments of joy.
A call to release and prepare: letting go of what no longer serves us, making space for rest, creativity and renewal over the quieter months.
A time of connection: with nature's slower rhythm, with loved ones and with our own inner balance and stillness.
There's a quiet magic to this turning point of the year, the sun and the moon sharing equal time before the nights begin to stretch, when the golden hour comes earlier and somewhat more golden with the additon of the turning leaves around us. The Autumn Equinox is an invitation to breathe, gather gratitude and gently prepare for the Autumn and Winter months ahead.
Ways to mark the moment
Meditation or stillness:
Give yourself time to reconnect with your inner self on this day, rebalance yourself and your mind with some gentle meditation and stillness.
A small candle ritual:
Light a flame, speak or write out whatever your releasing and then set an intention for what you'd love to nurture through Autumn.
Gratitude Journalling:
Write the things your grateful from Spring and Summer, name the people, the memories and the little glimmers and wins that you're thankful for.
Candle Gazing:
Find it hard to meditate or not a write things out kinda person? Try some candle gazing, allow the flickering flame to put you into a mediative state and allow me to suggest LA LUNA's Autumn Equinox Crystal Candle to bring the energy via essential oils and crystals for you, smells amazing too! Read to the end for more info and special offers on this candle.
Cleansing + Tidying:
Refresh your space, open the windows and smudge your home, put your summer things away, bring out all your cosy Autumn goodies, diffuse cinnamon oil and really set the ambience for the new season.
Here's some seasonal activities from La Luna that you can weave in throughout Autumn
Take an autumnal walk, particularly through parks with trees so you can witness the changing colours of the season! Gather conkers, acorns or fallen leaves for a nature bowl or to decorate your home.
Try leaf or flower pressing, then use them as bookmarks or craft into cards or other gifts.
Host or attend a cacao/tea circle with friends, bonus points if you can do it around a bonfire!
Cook with seasonal fresh produce. Think spiced pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread, pumpkin everything! Roasted vegetables and apple crumble work well too.
Create a mini altar or shelf with foraged finds and seasonal crystals - I've got some suggestions on crystals for you next...
Plan a gentle self care evenings. Pamper yourself with long hot baths, nourishing skin oil, early nights and home made face masks
Crystals for the Equinox and beyond into winter
Citrine: to keep joy + gratitude flowing
Smoky Quartz: to keep you grounded as you turn inwards
Carnelian: to bring a spark of action and motivation as the days draw in closer
Red Jasper: to keep you going when energy is low
Quartz: to cleanse stagnant energies and boost intentions/manifestations
Orange Calcite: to help with creativity + boost positivity
Journal Prompt:
"Where in my life can I invite in more balance and what am I ready to release as I step into this new season?"
A little candle magic
Light is at the heart of equinox celebrations.
LA LUNA's Autumn Equinox Crystal Infused Candle was created and poured to help you anchor that sense of balance, they are the perfect companion for rituals, journalling or simply creating a cosy glow as dusk arrives earlier each day.
To celebrate, enjoy 10% off from now until the 23rd September, the perfect way to welcome balance and cosy light into your home. Just click the product below and enter AUTUMN10 at checkout for the discount to be applied.
While it was created with the Autumn Equinox in mind, it's pure blend of sweet orange, cinnamon, ginger and clove essential oils make it a firm favourite long after the season, the kind of cosy spiced glow you'll want through the whole winter!
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