22/09/2022
Welcoming the warmth, renewal and blooming blessings.
The earth’s southern areas start to warm up rapidly.
The September Equinox aka Southward Equinox is officially known as the Vernal or Spring Equinox 2022 in the southern hemisphere.
-Practice 108 Sun Salutations
It’s a tradition to move through 108 sun salutations to mark the changing of the seasons. Although the origins of 108 are somewhat mysterious, the number has significance in several spiritual traditions. The number and the ritual of sun salutation have an auspicious meaning for many yogis. The movement through the sun salutations, whichever variation you prefer, takes on a meditative quality as you flow through the same movements again and again.
-Plant Some Seeds
What you plant grows: if you plant apple seeds, don’t expect to get oranges. The same goes for intentions and mindset: if you’re always planting negative seeds such as, “I probably won’t get the job” or “I’m not good enough,” how can you expect positivity and abundance to sprout up in your life? Plant what you hope to see blossom. You can use plants as a physical reminder of your journey.
-Create Your Own Cleanse
Spring cleaning doesn’t need to be limited to your home (though perhaps it could use a deep de-cluttering). As you head towards Spring, consider what areas of your life could use an old-fashioned tidying up, and then dig deeper.
-Head for the Hills
As the sun begins to peak out and the daylight returns, find some time to get outside. Research shows that you suffer when you withdraw from nature, but that time spent in nature can reduce depression and help heal in all kinds of ways. A dose of “Vitamin N” (for nature) as often as possible can boost your mood, build community bonds, and bring your sense alive.
-Set Some Intentions
Choose what metaphorical seeds you are planting this season, and how you will water them (see previous section: plant some seeds). What values are you hoping to align yourself with? What desires are you following? Intention setting isn’t just for New Years. Consider pulling affirmation from tarot cards, creating a vision board, or journaling about your latest goals to inform your intentions.
