The fall equinox marks the first day in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, this day marks the start of spring. The term “equinox” comes from the Latin words “aequi,” meaning equal, and “nox,” meaning night. The equinox happens when the sun crosses the celestial equator, causing day and night to appear nearly equal across the globe. After the event, our days become shorter and our nights grow longer. Ancient sites such as Stonehenge and Newgrange in the UK, were used to track this process.
This shift has been celebrated across cultures for centuries. Many ancient peoples celebrated the harvest, honoring the earth’s gifts, knowing winter is coming. Even today, many cultures celebrate the autumn equinox with festivals, feasts, and rituals with themes of balance, reflection, and renewal. This time may affect people mentally and physically, as our circadian rhythms are thrown off. This phase we collectively move through, reminds me of the importance of taking time for yourself. Honor this moment we have to reflect, refocus, and set intentions for the coming season. The fall equinox not only represents a physical change in the environment but also serves as a metaphor for personal transformation and inner balance.
As above, so below.
Bri Matts is the producer of the Contact In The Desert Conference and the Beyond Contact Podcast. Her interest in the UFO topic began with personal encounters, leading her “down the rabbit hole”. Bri first started attending Contact In The Desert in 2015 and never missed a show since. She also has a background in podcasting about UFO's, which became the path that enabled her to switch from behind the microphone, to behind the Contact In The Desert team. Bri firmly believes her unwavering passion, curiosity, and dedication to the integrity of the UFO phenomenon, is what manifested her life today.
