The autumn equinox;
A festival of thanksgiving,
A gateway into winter.
Hokku and photographs by Ashley
Can you believe it’s the autumn equinox? It’s that time when day and night are of equal length and the earth is in perfect balance, but from today, daylight reduces and the nights grow longer.
The flowers in our garden are showing their autumn colours, and some are already closing down. Winter is before us, and I am stepping back from blogging for a while, taking some time to reflect on my next steps. I’m sure I will still publish at Samhain (end of October/beginning of November) and at the winter solstice (21st December), so until then, thank you for following my blog and making all your wonderful comments.
Here’s a short verse I found on the internet, which says so much about celebrating this ancient festival:
Blessed be the turning wheel,
Blessed be the waning sun,
Blessed be the harvest of soul and soil.
Ashley 🙏
A Different View 
I like your hokku and photos. They make a good haiga! Hope you enjoy your time of reflection! Hear from you later.
Many thanks Edo-san. I’ll write soon. 🙏
the cycle of the seasons! ☯️
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Thank you Graham, it’s what I follow. 🙏
Have a wonderful autumn equinox, Ashley. 😊🍁
Thank you Mike. Have a restful autumn equinox! 🙏
Enjoy your time of reflection Ashley!
See you back soon 😁😎
Hi Sara, thank you. 🤗😊
As time flies, we get warmer jumpers out. … enjoy Autumn 🍂🍁.
It’s a wonderful season for reflection. 🤗😊
Bask in the Autumnal season. 🍁🍂🌾
Thank you Gail, I’m basking…with a bib! 😉🤗😊
You’re too funny, Ashley! 🤣
Happy Equinox Ashley. Have a peaceful retreat from blogging. May it be a fruitful time.
I surely hope so Katelon. Thank you. Have a great Equinox too. 🤗😊
Happy Equinox Ashley! i can’t believe we’ve crossed out of summer already. Love the flowers! Mike
Thanks Mike. Yes, woolly hats at dawn! 😉😊
May your autumn days be blessed, Ashley ❤
Dear Rosaliene, thank you. Wishing you a blessed autumn. 🤗😊
Beautiful reflective post! Happy Autumn Ash!ey!
Thank you Phil, and a happy autumn equinox as the light begins to fade.
Have a lovely Autumn. Enjoy the colours. 🙂
Thanks Sharon, enjoy the remainder of autumn (for me the equinox is the mid point). 🤗😊
It is hard to believe the equinox is here. Enjoy your break! (K)
Thanks Kerfe, I wish it was a real go-away holiday but that will have to wait until next year. Happy equinox! 🤗😊
My first thought: But Ashley just wrote about the equinox!? Well, another exciting year is over…..
“How time flies” comes to mind! Thank you Friedrich, but it’s not over; we are on the move, constantly! 🙇♂️
I came across an article about the autumn equinox and instantly thought of you!
You never miss these seasonal moments, whether equinoxes, solstices, or anything in between.
Thank you for sharing such beauty once again.
Wishing you good health and a joyful autumn. 🍂😍👏🏻
Dear Migy, thank you for your lovely words. As I referenced in another comment above, the circle of life is in constant movement and change and I am grateful to be able to write about these things, however humble my efforts are! Thank you for your supportive words. Wishing you also a happy healthy remainder of autumn. 🙇♂️💐🙇♂️
Have a good break, Ashley – blogging can take up a lot of time.
Thank you Graham. I’ll be back to post for Samhain at beginning of November 🤞
Enjoy your time. I took longer than I thought I would! But one must regenerate, it’s in all nature’s cycles. ♥️ yeah
Thank you Bela. I will still read/like the blogs I follow and maybe even make the occasional comment, so not a total break, not total silence! 🤗😊
GRAZIE
You’re welcome!
BUON WEEK-END
How beautiful!
Thank you, that is very kind of you!
Gorgeous Ashley! Happy autumn equinox!
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Thank you, Cindy. 🤗😊
You’re welcome, Ashley! 😉
Lovely to read your poems ❤️😊
Thank you, Morag. 🤗😊
You are welcome.