September 22, 2005
The Autumn Equinox
I write this almost at the moment of the equinox, today at 6:23 p.m. EDT, when the length of day and night are precisely the same.
"For thousands of years we planetary pilgrims have welcomed the sacred event of the autumn equinox with fires, songs and celebrations. Day equals night and light balances darkness, as on this feast a season of completion and contentment begins. This is the harvest season; the fruits of summer are stored for the coming winter...cause for rejoicing and feasting." Edward Hays