The Fall Equinox. For a brief moment the Earth is in balance. In this instance when day equals night, we mark the end of summer and the formal shift into fall.
For the last few weeks we could already feel the transition. The kids went back to school. The office felt crowded as everyone returned from summer vacations. There’s a different energy around us as we aim to set things back in order after the carefree days of summer.
In Chinese Medicine, we mark this summer-into-fall transition as the season of the Earth Element. Earth is considered to be the great equalizer, a time when the glory of summer still surrounds us in the form of sweet fruits and warm temperatures. But there is a sense that change is coming as the daylight passes more quickly and we grab a sweater for those occasional brisk days or nights.
While it can be difficult to transition from the spontaneity of summer, there is much to celebrate about this late summer season. It is the Earth that offers us grounding and the sense of place. The Earth provides stability, balance, and nourishment to our root system so that we may survive the winter ahead. From this solid ground, we draw comfort, centering, and connectedness.
As you pass through this Fall Equinox, here are 5 ways to maximize the balance and grounding of the Earth season.
Enjoy the balance and abundance of this Earth season!
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Julie Moore is an NCCAOM Board Certified Acupuncturist and the founder of Windrose Acupuncture. Influenced by her studies in both the US and South Korea, Julie’s effective use of Acupuncture and other Asian Medicine therapies enables patients to overcome physical and emotional barriers to achieve wellness and balance in their lives.
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