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September 21st, autumn equinox
Like at the time of the spring equinox, the day and night are of equal lengths. The autumn equinox is associated with the west, the direction in which the sun sets. The west, where the sun goes down and daylight ends, is also associated with the end of life. This festival inaugurates a time when people finish projects and prepare for winter.
Fruits and nuts are gathered at the end of nature’s productive cycle. This is a time of balance, when garden produce and the results of the fruit harvest and enjoyed. The grape harvest is also celebrated. All these festivities mark the end of nature’s productive cycle.
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