Ruth Hoey

A little glimpse into the making of our Autumn Equinox altar. Created for the women who gathered with me in circle to honour this threshold, a moment to pause before we begin our descent towards winter.

At its centre, the waxing moon and shining sun, honouring the darkness we are entering, while remembering that the light has not disappeared.

Around them, little symbols and prayers for the season ahead. Oak leaves for strength, and the courage to let what has completed its cycle loosen and fall away.

Fire. Please tend our inner flame and what keeps our hearts warm and alive.

Water, may we soften, feel and flow with the changing currents.

Air, like the autumn winds carrying leaves from the trees, may we breathe out what no longer needs to be carried.

Earth, may we remember that what falls away can become nourishment for what will grow again.

And the dragon, a symbol which for me, speaks of turning inward, descending into the cave and guarding what is precious.

As the natural world changes around us, may we tend a little more closely to the world within.

To listen. To loosen. To receive.

Thank you to every beautiful being who has gathered with me this Equinox, and to everyone journeying alongside ReNurture through the turning seasons.

If you’d like to join the ReNurture community, send me a message and I’ll share the details.

Wishing you a nourishing season ahead.

May we honour the light whilst welcoming the dark and trust what is quietly changing beneath the surface.

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