Celebrating the Autumn Equinox: Traditions, Meaning, and Folklore in Ireland

celebrating the autumn equinox

The Autumn Equinox, or Meán Fómhair in Irish, is a special time when day and night are in perfect balance. It marks a moment of transition, signalling the end of summer and the gentle arrival of autumn’s cooler, reflective days. Traditionally celebrated around September 21st, the equinox invites us to pause, give thanks for the […]

Autumn Equinox

Autumn Equinox The autumnal equinox is the time when the day and night are of equal length. This was a solar festival of great importance to the ancient Irish, who used the sky as both clock and calendar. It is a time of balance, reflection, and honouring the mysteries of the natural world and the […]