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Following the harvest of summers production, grains, corn and fruit are made into soul-nourishing food to prepare us for the barrenness of winter. We celebrate the abundance of summer and turn our thoughts to self-care to sustain us through the cold, dark months. This is especially evident by the Autumn equinox between March 20 ?23, when we are surrounded by an ambient sense of withdrawal ?birds have flown to warmer climates, vineyards are barren of greenery and beaches are deserted. This inevitable retreat of nature gives us a chance to honour the crucial cycle of life and death. Autumn represents a polarity between celebration of harvest and mourning of lush plant life; a journey from light to dark. It is the season of shadows, and thus the perfect time for examining the shadows within ourselves. Call on goddesses of Autumn at this time of health, harvest, new habits and Halloween to fortify your journey within. CERES :: GROUNDEDNESS Earth Mother, Ceres, is the Roman goddess of agriculture. She represents the cycles we experience as women, and allows us to accept the ebbs and flows graciously. Work with Ceres?energy to feel more centred, calm and connected with the earth. If you are feeling that your energy is ebbing somewhat, dont worry ?your body is simply internalising to nurture your inner self, to help cope with the pull of the moon and planet [1] [2] [3] [4] 下一页 |