The Rain
The rain arrives with
splats and splashes
as downpour
drenches
all in sight
and mud puddles form
in the blink of an eye
and it drips
from hair
and soaks into clothes
as I listen
to the earth
sigh its relief
at it’s first bath
commences
Tomorrow is the Autumn Equinox. This is considered by many to be the first day of Autumn, and is one of only two moments in the year when the sun is exactly above the Equator, and that day and night are of equal length. Like Halloween is a time when the veil between the land of the living and the realm of the dead is thin, this holiday (as well as its cross-point in the spring) are times when the veil between our world and that of the Fae is at is thinnest… and it is when I personally experience more interactions with them than any other time of year.
In my path, the Autumn Equinox is also known as the Second Harvest (also called Mabon), and is a day that marks the transition of the growing season into full harvest. After this day, the darkness of night begins to overtake the sun’s reign in the sky as the days continue to grow shorter and shorter, and the nights longer and longer. The earth is winding down its abundant generosity and beginning to close up shop for the year.
Like with new moons and full moons, I usually do a spread to check in with myself and give myself some direction for the next couple of months for each solstice, equinox, and other Sabbats. Unfortunately, I was unable to do my normal Sabbat reading this month, so I picked one off the internet that fit the theme of the holiday to do instead.
Where to focus my energy this season
Judgement – Staying true to yourself and who you want to become is where you need to ensure your energy is focused this season. There will always be potential distractions to draw you off track, and that is potentially even more true as we lean into the journey towards the final harvest next month.
Growth I’m bringing into Autumn
The Hierophant – You have learned a lot of skills over the summer that you will carry with you not just into Autumn, but the rest of your life. Physical skills, emotional skills, interpersonal skills. How to take care of others as well as expanding on your own intuitive abilities. These things will in time become foundational knowledge for you so that you can stretch and grow even more.
An obstacle of this season
The Emperor – Don’t allow yourself to become an evil taskmaster pushing yourself too hard, and don’t allow others to treat you that way either. You only have a little bit of time to recover and find your center before chaos begins, and forcing yourself to push too hard now will be a detriment later.
Something to shed
The Touch – It’s time to lean into being less hands-on in the healing process of others. They need to re-establish their independence so that you can then re-establish your own. When you do too much for them and help too much, it hinders that process.
Something to forgive
Wheel of Fortune – Life is unpredictable. It’s no one’s fault. Don’t blame yourself… don’t blame others either. Just roll with it and move on.
Something to harvest
The Gift – As previously touched upon with the Hierophant above, make sure that you are taking time to acknowledge the gains you have made over the past few months in your abilities, both mundane and more.
Something to embrace
The Fool – Head into Autumn with enthusiasm. Don’t get hung up on the shit that will try to hold you back or drag you down.
Crystal Ball Gazing
Snow and ice
summer and fall
specks of stars
a universe
enthralled
I gaze within
and the galaxy
shifts
the future fortold
in momentary wisps
will it come true?
who’s to say
what’s seen
in the sphere
is true past today
September 19
Seven of Air – “Let’s just deal with today. You can deal with tomorrow, tomorrow.” Don’t allow your worry over what needs to be done tomorrow and the day after steal from you what peace, comfort, and presence you can have in today. Tomorrow will still be there tomorrow, and to worry about it right now takes you away from the important and wonderful stuff that today could hold.
September 20
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…
Five of Wands – perfection is subjective and an ever changing, always moving goal. Everyone has a different opinion of what perfect is. It’s elusive. A myth. Don’t fool yourself into striving for it just because you feel it’s what others expect from you.
September 21
Today’s meditation was ten minutes long, and was focused on the message in today’s cards, which is…
The Chariot – “Look at everything you have survived so far – you weren’t defeated then, you won’t be defeated now.” Sometimes getting where you want to go means putting your foot down and being “the bitch that gets things done”. It’s okay to be the bitch sometimes. Sometimes it’s okay to make things go the way you want them to go if they won’t flow that direction on their own.
Feelings of Failure
So much pressure
so much demand
pulled in many directions
by so many hands
all I long for
is a little peace
please fucking god
give me some relief
I’m too tired for this shit
and I ache all the time
both physically and mentally
I’m toeing the line
and the battering
of patience
is killing me.
The #lucetseptembertarotchallenge Dionysian Mysteries Challenge
Questions for September 21st thru 24th – Harvesting What You Put Energy Into
Friendship and Community – What friendships or communities can help you in your spiritual development?
Isolation – At least for the time being, friendships and community are not the answer when it comes to your spiritual development. You need solitary time and isolation to allow for inner reflection and processing.
Sexual Energy – How can you balance your sexual energy…
Play – Time having fun with Gideon is key. Play and enjoy your time together.
…and express it in a healthy way?
Warning stop Ghosts – Remember a couple of years ago when you opened up to your mediumship ability too close to Samhain and those that visited tried to drag you into a pit of depression? Don’t let that happen again. Ground yourself in the living… in Gideon and what you two have.
The Inner Self – What did you discover about yourself during this challenge?
Soar atop Survival – You explored and re-discovered about yourself that you are a survivor and will rise above those things that challenge you.
What else should you explore?
Exposed – Your vulnerability.
The Daze – What forms of ecstasy can you find outside of traditional means?
Caching – Enjoy your collections. Take pleasure in them and how they make you feel. You’re a dragon at heart, after all.
Twisting the Leaf 