Autumn Equinox 2024

Activating The Balance of Power and Creative Change

The Autumn Equinox 2024 is on September 22nd and marks a time of change, a turning point of the year as the Sun moves into Libra and we enter Autumn, or Fall as the Americans so aptly call it.

At the equinoxes the Sun crosses the equator, and we have equal day and night. Equinox comes from the Latin “aequus”/equal and “nox”/night.

In the tarot Libra is the card called Justice.

This stunning illustration is from the ‘Gilded Tarot’ by Ciro Marchetti.

I love the way the artist has used the golden light of the Sun as the linking element.

I recommend printing it and using it for meditation.

Cardinal signs means Action

It’s important to know that Libra is a cardinal sign, which signifies action, just like the other 3 signs connected to the seasons of the year- Aries, Cancer and Capricorn.

Since Venus is in Libra, Mars is in Cancer and Pluto in Capricorn, cardinal energy is now being activated.

The days ahead -as we approach the New Moon Solar Eclipse in Libra on October 2nd- is one of Change and Transformation for many reasons.

The chart of the Equinox involves the 3 outer planets, Pluto, Neptune and Uranus with the Sun in a Kite formation.

This is a flow of energy that is significant for the next 3 months, so Claim Your Power!

• Pluto is deep healing at the level of the unconscious and used positively urges us to own our true power.
• Neptune is the Spiritual, the highest vibration of Love
• Uranus is being activated: A Radical Shift of Ideas

Uranus is the Magician, the change agent, Pluto in Capricorn supports what is ethical and sustainable.

The Cosmos is giving us a loud warning that its imperative that we change, transform and evolve.

This involves a process of metamorphosis just like the caterpillar dissolves in its cocoon to emerge as a butterfly.

This is similar to the process of moving from the Ego to the Higher Mind.

In nature it’s easy and it can be the same with us, if we don’t resist! However the ego will fight, and fear is its biggest weapon.

Always remember that true power comes from the source- the Sun, the star at our centre and the divine spirit within us all.

Since we are in the energy of the cardinal sign of Libra, as seen by the change of season -this is a time of action.

This is a time to set goals that are realistic, and being witnessed by others really makes a difference in achieving them.

Power and Money

The Feminine principle is to be open to receive and this is a theme of the next 3 months. Venus makes a challenging aspect to Pluto, then moves into Pluto’s own sign of Scorpio on September 23rd until mid October.

The more we receive the more open we are to financial flow.

Any feelings of unworthiness are being cleared now, and our karmic and earthly debts dealt with. Chiron-the Archetype of the Wounded Healer is significant as it receives a positive flow of energy from Jupiter.

Guilt is the psychological process that underlies debt- and the world is still full of guilt!

The more we heal as individuals, the more we shift the collective. Awakening and enlightenment are possible for everyone.

Ayurveda and Vata

According to Vedic astrologers, because we are connected energetically to the astral world, the equinoxes mark seasonal cycles as well as cycles within the human energy system.

Christina Hills says that, according to ayurveda, Autumn marks the ‘vata’ season, which is ‘air’ and ‘nerves’. The energy of Vata is changeable and ‘spacey’ so creating routines is vital for our health.

We become susceptible to our upper respiratory system becoming out of balance as we change from the radiant heat of the Sun, and time outdoors, to indoor central heating which is drying.

We may feel more energised, creative and alert during this season, but when Vata is imbalanced, we can experience restlessness or anxiety.

In fact, the need for balance is more important than ever at this time of year, as stress causes the Vata dosha to shift even more out of order, and this can lead to greater stress and imbalance.

Remedies for this seasonal change are:-

• Meditation
• Drinking hot Vata tea when waking (also helpful when travelling)
• Listen to your body and eat seasonal food- soups and warming curries
• Regular mealtime and bedtime
• Skin can feel dry, so lubricate with oils- almond oil is good

Also important is to balance work and play, and to delegate! Going it alone is the sure way to add to stress, partnership and teamwork is the way forward.

Spiritual Coaching

The issues that are trapping you are rooted in the past and are the source of your present day problems.

Old wounds and heartbreaks need healing, especially those wounds we encountered in our family of birth. In her coaching Pam explores these issues with clients as they can often be seen in the birth chart in relationship to the Moon and the karmic axis. Chiron, the archetype of the Wounded Healer along with Saturn are two key planets to understand.

If your answer is yes, then a coaching session- or a series- with me using process cards can help. I work with the  Psychology of Vision Triangle model by Chuck and Lency Spezzano.

This is a road map of key issues you’ll be facing at any one time. The coaching is to support you transform soul patterns to embrace your soul level gifts. The unconscious mind is the soul mind, the original mind, the deep mind.

This is the mythical mind used in archetypes, symbols and magic. Typically we cover this over age 7 through fear as we have no emotional defense. Astrologically this is the age when have the first Saturn square.

Your soul story is what you have brought in from a prior lifetime. As a Soul Astrologer Pam can reveal it to you by her insightful interpretation of your astrological birth chart, with a focus on the 12th house and the karmic axis in your birth chart.

Pam will help you explore the reasons that are stopping you from moving forward in your life right now.

This is an ideal time to consider a coaching session to deal with the issues that are currently coming to the forefront of your life. Pam works very effectively via Zoom. See Spiritual Life Coaching

Have a wonderful Equinox, blessings,

Pam x