Just as the spring equinox energises the body, the autumn equinox energises our mind, emotions and spirit. It can be a time of significant change, intellectual curiosity and creative reawakenings.”

The fall equinox is a magical and enlightening moment when we honor the earth. We are given equal hours of day and night, setting the change in foliage, hopes, and relationships for the months ahead.

In Japan, Autumnal Equinox Day is a national holiday. In Japanese, it’s known as Shubun no Hi (秋分の日), according to Coto Japanese Academy. The roots of the celebration are thought to go back to Shintoism and Buddhism.