The world celebrates Autumn Equinox on 23rd September 2026. Astrologically, this is when the Sun enters Libra at 01:05 BST/08:05 HKT, marking the start of the autumn season. On this day, we reach a state of equilibrium in that, the length of day and night are equal all over the world. This symbolism resonates with the sign of Libra, the scales, where it represents balance, fairness, justice and harmony.
The Solar Cycle
The Sun falls in Libra, which means that the solar principle is not entirely comfortable in this sign. It thrives under the steady heat of Leo - a fixed fire sign; and the igniting power of Aries - a cardinal fire sign. Both marking the intense heat of the summer and the start of the spring season respectively. Therefore, as we reach the autumn season, the heat is on simmer, producing inadequate energy to fuel the powerful Sun. I would argue that as life is cyclical, this is merely a time to wind down from fully running the furnace for the past six months. Think about the lunar cycle. The moon waxes and wanes. We turn on the power at Spring Equinox when Sun enters Aries. This gradually warms up the Sun from the winter slumber. Then as the Sun ingresses into Leo, it laps up the increase in horse power and runs the furnace in glee. As we reach autumn, we turn down the power a notch and bring the boil down. By the time we reach Winter Solstice, when the Sun is in Capricorn, we turn off the stove. In Chinese culture, we use this exact word (though not limited to this particular occasion) of 'turning off the stove' to show that we are finishing off our work and getting ready for the break ahead. We use this phrase the most just before the Lunar New Year, but I have heard this being uttered before other shorter-length festivals. This idea reminds us the importance of taking a break.
Sun in Libra - Balance
Back to Sun in Libra, be reminded that 'balance' is the key. For workaholics, this is a time to wind down, or allow yourself to take breaks. You can only continue to function well if you look after your physical hardware (not to mention the mental aspects). However, if you are one of those people who have been on simmer for the past 6 months, this is a time for you to seriously think about how you are utilizing your given potentials. In relationships, which is another area represented by Libra, review the kind of adjustments needed for your own circumstances. People-pleasers, you need to redress the balance and think about yourself more (learn from Aries, the polar opposite of Libra). Egocentrics (I can't think of a more PC word that is direct and ambiguity-free so excuse my insolence if I do offend anyone), for you, try to put yourself in other people's perspectives and attempt to see the other person has kept quiet all this time, not out of weakness, but out of love for you. Appreciate it instead of despising it. It may not be there one day.
On that note, I wish everyone a Happy Autumn Equinox and may peace and harmony be with you all.
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