Autumn Equinox - How to align with the shift of the season

Can you feel the seasonal shift arising? Can you sense the vibrant energies filling the air? Smell the crisp of autumn approaching, the trees starting to slow their breaths and change their tones. Can you feel Mother Nature's heart beat slower, gentler, almost heavier? As the rich soil is filled with potent vegetables, and the heavy branches of apples are yearning for harvest; this is the time to bathe in the energies of autumn and use the seasonal shift as your guide.

Three photos of woods, moss and mushrooms in the forest, giving autumn atmosphere. Pictures taken for House of Bothania in Norway.

What does autumn symbolize?

The Autumn Equinox has arrived, marking the midst between the longest night of the year, and the shortest. Autumn equinox marks the harmony of these two, where light and dark equals the same. This is the momentum of evaluating balance in your life. Releasing and letting go of what no longer serves you. Making room for new energy to take with you as we are moving into the darker parts of the year.

Autumn is the time to evaluate all of your harvest from this year, it is a time to pause and reflect on where you are right now. What has this year brought so far, and where can you seek more balance in your life? Just as the trees are shedding their heavy leaves to prepare for winter, we as humans also naturally crave to let go of what no longer serves us.

`What in your life feels good and balanced? What patterns do you need to let go of, to be where you want to be?´

My favorite way to reconnect with my inner cycles and changes, is to watch the color palette and landscapes shift as we're moving out of one season, and into the next. There is so much power in aligning with nature at this time of year, flowing with the changes both physically and energetically. Everything from noticing how the woods are changing their tones, to how the warm autumn sun is setting slightly earlier each day. Letting these moments of true nature guide us; and reflect on how the outer energies intertwine with our bodies. By using the cycles of nature as our guide, we are constantly reminded to align our energies with the environment around us, and notice how this affects our needs and inner landscapes.

Quote written in brown with earthy orange background; "Can you feel Mother Nature´s heart beat slower, gentler. almost heavier?". Written by House of Bothania.

I invite you to slow down, notice how you are, and engage with the season that is upon us. Here are some of my favorite ways on how to practically align with the autumn energy:

Morning ritual - using my bioenergetic oils

One of my favorite tools to support my energy in everyday life is the bioenergetic oils.

Regardless of how busy my day is going to be, I always try to prioritize starting my day off in a calm state. Giving myself a few moments to tap within, before I have to interact with the rest of the world. The oils are a part of my morning ritual, whether I'm starting my day off with some breathing, journaling or simply just before I make my coffee. Taking a moment to feel where I might need some extra love today. I´ll then choose my oils depending on what kind of support I need, and sometimes I´ll choose based on where I have some stagnant energy, and need some clearing.

It's a sacred moment that only takes me a minute, but it totally changes my day. And it allows me to start my day off by being aware of my emotions, which then makes me interact with the rest of the world in a state of alignment.

I personally love to use Mysterium Coniunctio right now, as this is also a very fitting oil for the energies of the equinox - finding balance. It's an amazing oil for connecting with my heart's true desire. For me it has a warm and comforting effect that guides me alongside the energies of autumn.

Product image of our bioenergetic oil Mysterium Coniunctio, explaining the emotional benefits of the perfume oil. Balance. Love. Prosperity. The secret garden. Reveals the hidden mysteries of the heart. The merging of opposites. Brings balance and harmony.

Read more about the emotional and therapeutic effects of Mysterium Coniunctio here.

I also love combining it with Tabula Smaragdina. Every scent of the perfumes and perfume oils are made with the possibility to combine them. Giving us the advantage to work with different energies and chakras at the same time. Tabula Smaragdina is connected to the throat chakra, which is all about speaking your own truth with integrity. I find the combination of these two compliment each other in a very balanced and harmonious way, and give me a deep sense of support.

Product information of House og Bothania´s bioenergetic oil Tabula Smaragdina. Explaining the emotional aspects of the perfume oil: Intuition, communication, inspiration. Awakens intuition. Evokes clear and peaceful communication. Speak your truth with integrity.

Read more about the emotional and therapeutic effects of Tabula Smaragdina here.

Forest bathing

My next favorite ritual is spending time in nature. This is an amazing way to align with the seasons. Noticing the colors, what phase the plants are in, and how the air feels. Forest bathing offers several benefits, some of them being; regulating the nervous system, boosting the immune system and enhancing focus and clarity.

Eating with the season

Autumn is the time for harvest, and one of my favorite ways to take care of myself is by making a delicious meal with the seasonal produce. Eating seasonally gives me a deeper appreciation of the natural cycles, and reminds us of all the abundance autumn provides.

Everyday magic

Value the small moments of presence, and make time for yourself. If it's only 5 minutes in the morning as you wake up, or when you're drinking your first cup of coffee. Even if it looks like playing your favorite song as you´re driving to work. Make these moments as enjoyable as possible, treat yourself to start the day with some bliss. For me right now, this looks like having my morning coffee with coconut milk and lots of Ceylon cinnamon.

Three photos taken for House of Bothania; 1st of apple tree in autumn, 2nd of two horses in nature, 3rd of moss in the forest

Journaling; here are some prompts that can be helpful to reflect on:

What can I harvest from the year so far?

What keeps me from feeling balanced in my life?

What would I like more of in my life, and what do I want less of?

What patterns can I let go of, to make room for something more aligned with where I want to be?

These are my favorite ways of transitioning into the darker months with ease, to help me prepare for the internal work of winter. Hopefully you can take bits and pieces from this to create your own relationship with the seasons, and get to know how they interact with your needs.

Much love,

Yasmin Natland, House of Bothania