It has been known since ancient times that everything in the world consists of four elements or energies: Fire, Earth, Water, Air.

This implies a certain quality of energy.

In its annual revolution around the Sun, our Earth passes through four cardinal points: the Spring and Autumn Equinox days (March 20-21 and September 22-23) and the Summer and Winter Solstice days (June 21-22 and December 21-22).

From an astronomical point of view, these are the most unstable points in the Earth's orbit.

From the point of view of astrology, it can be said that at these points there is a sudden change in the qualities of the Earth's biofield.

Depending on whether it is a leap year or not, the exact date of the cardinal points of the year changes within a day, says

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After the Autumn Equinox, energies are condensed and acquire the qualities of the elements of the Earth, cold weather arrives, because

the next cardinal point of the year is the Winter Solstice, in Capricorn, an earth sign.

A sharp transition from one quality to another can cause people to experience a disturbance in their internal balance, which can lead to a deterioration in well-being and reduced work capacity, as well as social conflicts.

Any initiatives, measures, undertakings a few days before the Autumnal Equinox, as well as on the eve of other cardinal points of the year, are doomed to failure.

At least after the Sun crosses the cardinal point of the year, everything that was relevant until that moment will lose its significance.

By following the natural rhythms that correspond to the changing seasons, acting in accordance with the environment, you can significantly improve the quality of your life.

The autumnal equinox is the day of Power and immediately after the transition of the Sun to the sign of Libra, favorable days for various human activities begin.

Before the cardinal points of the year, anxiety increases, people become more restless, doubts appear about the correctness of the chosen path or partner.

The Sun in Libra will help balance a person's internal energies and create a sense of comfort.

From September 23 to the end of the month is a fateful period for many people.

After the Autumnal Equinox, relative stability will come, negative subconscious attitudes will disappear.

Traditionally, the time for weddings falls on autumn, and the maximum falls on the period of active energies of the Libra sign.

This time is considered favorable for the conception of a healthy child, because

the body of future parents is filled with summer heat, solar energy, and vitamins.

The autumnal equinox is a time to take stock, put your life in order, and achieve balance in all spheres of life.

In pre-Christian times, in the traditions of the pagan period, all natural phenomena of the surrounding world, especially those related to the Sun, acquired a sacred character.

Autumn Equinox Day is a national holiday of Japan, which is celebrated every year in memory of ancestors and the dead.

The celebration is accompanied by memorial ceremonies in honor of deceased relatives.

In the Slavic tradition, three holidays are celebrated in September called Oseniny, one of them falls precisely on the day of the Autumnal Equinox.

The pagan beliefs of the ancient Eastern Slavs associated this date with the gathering of plants for amulets and predictions for the coming winter.

Among the ancient Slavs, as well as among other pagans, in September the Sun experienced a transformation from an "adult" state to an "old one", and on the day of the Autumnal Equinox they celebrated the arrival of the seventh month of the year from the day of the Spring Equinox.

The day of the Autumnal Equinox in the Wiccan Wheel of the Year is called Mabon, which symbolizes the release of all the old and obsolete, as well as the restoration of honor to the deceased members of the female half of the family.

It is a celebration of the end of harvesting the remaining vegetables, fruits, legumes and grains.

It is also connected with harvesting wild or green fruits, gifts of Mother Earth.

On the day of the Autumnal Equinox, September 23, 2022, the Sun connects with retrograde Mercury, which creates a special atmosphere.

Processes started a long time ago acquire a new meaning, the secret meanings of what is happening around become clear, awareness of many issues comes.

There is an opportunity to make a leap forward in sluggishly developing and reach the next level, and it is possible to put an end to it, if there is such a desire.

Solar activity and lunar cycles have a strong influence on humans.

The Sun rules the sign of Leo, in which the Moon is located on the day of the Autumnal Equinox of 2022, amplifying the energy of the Sun in Libra and the very potential of the cardinal point of the year.

Loud statements by heads of state, sharp turns of events in the usual course of everyday life are expected on this day.

On the night before September 23, try to go to bed in a good mood, in the morning remember what you dreamed about.

On the day of the Autumnal Equinox, you yourself are able to set the tone of events for the next few months (until the Winter Solstice), so do not think about the bad and do not be manipulated in order not to become a victim.

Since the planetary energies are very powerful on September 23, 2022, it is worth approaching everything that happens on this day with all responsibility and maximum attention.

Time for decisive action and quick results.

Radical changes will occur in all, however, representatives of the element of Air -

, in more favorable conditions compared to other signs of the Zodiac.

will have a difficult and stressful day of the Autumnal Equinox and the next few days after it

- it is a time of difficult choices, the need to make quick decisions and obstacles that suddenly arise, due to which plans are destroyed.

To minimize possible upheavals, do not take any major steps on October 21 and 22, 2022.

Most

will be able to find peace and live in harmony with the world and themselves.

Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces

will be forced to change their usual routine, rebuild their professional sphere and life in general.

The autumnal equinox ends one cycle and begins a new one, and in the period of their change the one who does not want to change suffers the most, so you should not cling to what is going on.

Live according to the rhythm of the Cosmos, renew your life immediately after the cardinal points of the year and you will see how everything around changes for the better.

Decorate the house with sprigs of mountain ash, prepare delicious pastries from cornmeal and various dishes from fruits and vegetables of the new harvest.

September 23 is a suitable day for performing rites and rituals for cleansing from negativity.

Prepare the space for a new happy life, and on the New Moon on September 26, create a wish list and an action plan for the coming months.

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