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icymist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-23-06 06:34 PM
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Happy Autumnal Equinox

9.23.2006

Happy Autumnal Equinox


Today is the Autumnal Equinox (04:03 UT) and signals the beginning of Fall in the northern hemisphere. On this day there will be an equal amount of light and darkness, and after this day the nights grow longer and we head towards Winter. In many modern Pagan traditions this is the second of three harvest festivals (the first being Lughnasadh, the third being Samhain).

The holiday is also known as "Harvest Home" or "Mabon" by Wiccans and Witches, and "Winter Finding" by modern-day Asatru. Most modern Pagans simply call it the Autumn Equinox. Here are some media quotes and excerpts from modern Pagans on the holiday.

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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Sep-23-06 09:51 PM
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1. and to you also. :)
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