Myth, Memory, And The Cycles Of The Earth Converge
- Josephine Warren
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
Autumn Equinox, Mabon and You.
On 22nd September 2025, the Autumn Equinox arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, the moment when day and night are held in perfect balance before the slow tilt into darkness begins. Known in modern pagan tradition as Mabon, this turning of the Wheel of the Year marks harvest, reflection, and preparation for winter. These moments of pause are a teetering on a threshold, a time to feast, give thanks, and recognise the eternal cycle of life, death, and renewal.
the Autumn Equinox reminds us that every ending carries the seed of a new beginning.
The Equinox in Greek mythology echoes the descent of Persephone into the underworld, a story of loss, renewal, and the earth’s turning inward. in Norse mythology, this threshold mirrors the balance of the world-tree Yggdrasil, this is a fascinating concept I am only just diving into, and rather wonderfully contains a serpent, a reminder that endings and beginnings are always entwined. Folklore also ties this season to fairy and spirit activity, with liminal spaces between light and dark believed to open pathways to the unseen(this continues on towards Samhain/Halloween). Fires were lit to ward off wandering souls, while offerings of bread, cider, and apples were left as gifts of gratitude. Across these stories, the equinox endures as a moment of pause.
Traditional symbols of the equinox include apples, long associated with knowledge and rebirth; acorns, carrying the seed of new life within a shell; and candles or bonfires, rituals of carrying light into the darker months. Trees such as blackthorn and hawthorn are seen as guardians of thresholds, their thorns marking protective boundaries. Animals such as the raven, deer, and bee also hold autumnal resonance, messengers of wisdom, liminality, and the labour of harvest. Together, these symbols remind us that the equinox is not just about celebrating plenty, but also about preparing to release, simplify, and root ourselves for what lies ahead.
If you feel ready to dive deep into this wonderful time, why not join us on Sunday at my home studio in West Worthing? As the light and dark come into balance, the Autumn Equinox invites us to pause, reflect, and gently turn inward. This intimate gathering is a chance to slow down, soften, and align with the energy of autumn — a time of gratitude, letting go, and turning inward.
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