Autumn Equinox - A Meditation

Embrace the sacred energies of the Autumn Equinox with this guided meditation, a journey into balance, reflection, and release. As the sun and moon stand in perfect harmony, allow yourself to surrender like the falling leaves, letting go of what no longer serves you. Connect with the wisdom of nature, breathe in the crisp autumn air, and find peace in the cycles of change.

Transcript

Welcome to Sacred Spaces and the celebration of the Autumn Equinox.

The equinox is a time when day and night are in perfect balance,

Marking the transition into a new season.

The equinox typically occurs near or close to a full moon.

Falling leaves time heralds the arrival of autumn,

Of fall,

A season of transformation and reflection.

As the days grow shorter and the air begins to cool,

We are reminded of the impermanence of life and the beauty of letting go.

The energy of the equinox gifts us with the opportunity to reflect on our light,

To reap what we have sown during the preceding seasons of spring and summer.

As the earth begins her cycle of movement towards the shadows of shorter days and longer nights,

We are asked to venture into the shadow aspects of ourselves that are no longer serving us that we wish to release.

To let go,

Just as the trees let go of their leaves in their time of surrender.

The autumn equinox is a time of reflection,

Gratitude and preparation for the winter months ahead.

It marks the culmination of the harvest season,

A time when communities gather together to celebrate the bounty of the earth.

It is a time for spiritual renewal and connection with the natural world.

We are invited to reflect on and acknowledge,

As we reap what we have sown,

To contemplate the choices we have made and their consequences.

It is a time to release old patterns,

Beliefs and attachments,

Much like the trees releasing their leaves and embracing the opportunity for growth and transformation to come.

So what can we learn in this time of release?

And how can we improve our choices based on what we are learning?

And so,

Sit back and relax as we go in to meditate with these beautiful energies that are heralded by the equinox and the season of autumn.

Close your eyes and surround yourself in your own sacred space.

You are safe and protected on every level of expression.

Gently,

As your eyes close,

Take a few deep breaths to centre yourself.

Inhale deeply through your nose.

Feel your abdomen expand as you fill your lungs with air.

Hold that breath and exhale slowly and completely through your mouth.

As you do so,

Let go of any tension or stress.

Breathe in again,

Feeling the breath in your nose,

Filling your lungs,

Expanding into your abdomen.

Feel the coolness of the inhalation and the warmth of the exhalation as the breath passes through your mouth.

As you continue to breathe deeply and naturally,

Allow your attention to rest on the rise and the fall of your chest and abdomen as with each breath you become more and more relaxed.

See yourself entering into a wood.

The air is crisp with the scent of autumn.

And as you take your first step into the woods,

Feel the earth beneath your feet and the soft crunch of fallen leaves.

Allow yourself to become fully present in this moment.

Immersed in the tranquility and the beauty of the natural world,

The trees tower above you.

Their branches are dawned with leaves that are turning colour into the vibrant reds,

Oranges and yellows of fall.

They glow like flames against the background and backdrop of the woods and sky.

Take a moment to marvel at their brilliance,

Knowing that soon they will release their hold and drift gently to the woods floor.

At this moment you gaze up at the sky above.

There you see the sun and the moon shining brightly in perfect harmony.

Their energies intertwining to create a sense of balance and equilibrium.

The sun embodying the energy of the sacred masculine with its warm golden greys symbolises love,

Vitality and renewal.

The energy of growth and expansion guiding us forward on our journey of self-discovery and transformation.

The moon and the divine feminine with her soft silvery light embodying introspection,

Intuition and inner wisdom,

Inviting you to reflect and release that which no longer serves you and to embrace the beauty of impermanence.

Feel the warmth of the sun,

The illumination of the moon shining down upon you.

As you stand between the radiant light of these beautiful energies embrace the lessons of balance and harmony that they offer.

Know that by aligning with the rhythms of the natural world you will find peace and fulfilment in every moment.

Feel these energies as they merge within you bringing a sense of peace and tranquility to your being.

In this moment of perfect balance you are reminded of the interconnectedness of all things and the importance of honouring both light and shadow within yourself.

The energies of the sun and moon amplify the energies of falling leaves time encouraging us to surrender to the natural cycles of life and to embrace the changes that come with each passing season.

Just as the leaves must fall from the trees to make way for new growth in the spring so too must we release what no longer serves us in order to make space for new opportunities and experiences.

As you continue to walk deeper into the woods under the gardens and protection of the sun and moon feel the energies of the woods surrounding you the pulsating rhythm that echoes the heartbeat of the earth.

Let these energies of the equinox illuminate your path and fill your heart with a sense of purpose and clarity.

With each step,

Feel yourself growing lighter and freer ready to embrace the beauty and abundance of falling leaves time with an open heart and a grateful spirit.

As you listen to the rustle of the leaves in the gentle breeze and the distant murmur of a nearby stream with each step you feel yourself letting go more and more of the burdens and worries that have been weighing heavily on your heart.

Allow them to dissolve into the earth like fallen leaves.

Embrace the beauty of impermanence knowing that just as the leaves must fall so too must we release what no longer serves us.

Pause for a moment.

Find a comfortable spot to sit or lie upon the earth amongst the trees.

Close your eyes.

Breathe deeply.

Be aware of your senses of the sights,

The sounds,

The smells,

The aromas of the woods allowing the peace and tranquility of it all to wash over you.

Feel the gentle caress of the autumn breeze against your skin the warmth of the sunlight as it filters through the canopy above you.

In the spirit of the balanced energies of the sun and moon and falling leaves time allow yourself to surrender fully to the cycle of life trusting in the wisdom of nature to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Stay a while embracing these beautiful energies as they connect you with your own heart and soul.

And when you are ready slowly come back into your body.

Feel the senses returning to your fingers and to your toes gently,

Slowly open your eyes and become aware of where you are and as you become more and more awake you give gratitude to the beautiful trees that have held you in a sacred space whilst you have been connecting and communing with the energies of sun and moon.

Slowly you begin to rise to your feet and to continue your walk through the woods Carry with you the peace and the serenity of this sacred space as you leave the woods take a moment to give thanks for the beauty and the abundance of the natural world knowing that you are always connected to the cycles and rhythms of the sun,

The moon and beautiful Mother Earth.

With a heart filled with gratitude return to the present moment carrying the lessons and the blessings of the woods with you as you continue on your journey.

Should you have a journal handy pick it up,

Pick up your pen and jot down any ideas,

Images and thoughts that emerged for you on this journey things that can be let go of,

That are no longer serving you.

Wishing you a beautiful,

Beautiful time through this equinox as you connect with the earth and her cycles.

Blessings be to you all.

Selah

Reviews

Happy Autumn Equinox. Thank you so much for this beautiful, relaxing meditation. I felt it all 🙏🏻✨💜