{"id":28996,"date":"2023-08-01T01:10:37","date_gmt":"2023-08-01T05:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/?p=28996"},"modified":"2023-07-29T18:53:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-29T22:53:24","slug":"stellar-applications-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2023\/08\/01\/stellar-applications-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Stellar Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><i>Current Astrology Using Hermetic Applications<\/i><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28997\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/stellar-applications-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/stellar-applications-1.png 481w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/stellar-applications-1-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><i><b>Welcome to this issue\u2019s Stellar Applications<\/b><\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><b>\u2026.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><b>In this issue of PaganPages<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><b>Org<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><b> we are celebrating the Autumnal Equinox (aka. Mabon), the Second Harvest of the Fall. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">The Autumnal Equinox heralds the start of new beginnings that take the form of returns to school, planning for the upcoming holiday seasons, cooler weather and the bounty of beauty that surrounds in nature with the kaleidoscopic falling of leaves.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">This year\u2019s date of the <\/span><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><b>Equinox is Sat., Sept. 23rd @ 2:50am (EDT)<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #464646;\">. If we look to the astronomical energies that are occurring we celebrate the space of balance between the waning light of the year and the waxing of the dark. The energy of Virgo readies itself as bridge and gateway to the opening of Libra as the transition is made from one solar month to the other. This is the action of the Mutable (Virgo) flexibility reaching out towards the Cardinal newly formed growth that is the balance of Libra. And for those moments in time when the midpoint of transfer of these energies is achieved we stand at the center of the Autumnal equinox; each being in balance with the other; equal day and equal night.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">Additional astrological energy of note occurs on:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><u><b>Pre-Equinox:<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">September 4: Jupiter stations retrograde in astrological and earthy Taurus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">September 15: (already) Retrograde (Aug 23) Mercury stations direct in astrological and earthy Virgo<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><u><b>Equinox and Post:<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">Mid-point between New Moon of September 15<\/span><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span style=\"color: #464646;\"> in astrological and earthy Virgo<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">Full Moon of September 29th in astrological and fiery Aries<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><u><b>What\u2019s the Application For You?<\/b><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><u>Keywords<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><u>Mercury:<\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Communication \u2013 Agility \u2013 Intellect <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><u>Jupiter:<\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Expansion \u2013 Ebb and Flow \u2013 Growth<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">The Autumnal Equinox provides us with a moment in time to stop-reflect and decide where we will place the bulk of our wishes towards manifesting a goal that will be of benefit to our manifest aspirations. The equinox falls within the power of Virgo, mutable earth that creates and re-forms. Retrograde Jupiter expands upon this energy so that we may reach further in our seeking. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">Activities that will be in support of this Equinox and its astrological gifts are those reflective of earthy and manifest endeavors. Ritual that honors the earth, wildlife, physical health and endurance, bringing balance between work and family, environmental healing, etc. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">Perhaps consider offering time to a community kitchen for homeless individuals, helping at a pet shelter walking dogs or clean-up, volunteering to hold newborns suffering from drug mother transmitted withdrawal, park clean-ups, neighborhood clean-ups, etc. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">Make use of the Mercurial power of communication and spread the word about your experiences in volunteering, strengthening your body or wildlife assistance and see if others may be interested in joining in. Work to expand \u2013 Jupiter \u2013 the reach of your community\u2019s work towards harmonious change, no matter how small or large the efforts-it all matters. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\">The reminder of this 2023 Autumnal Equinox is one of reflecting on what will establish a harmonious balance for you and the community of individuals who share your space. And, more importantly the impact that every individual has on what the potentiality of a future aligned with all life and our home planet of Earth could provide as support to humanity\u2019s evolution.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #464646;\"><i><b>Blessings of the Equinox<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><a name=\"_GoBack\"><\/a> <span style=\"color: #464646;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>**<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b><span style=\"color: #333333;\">About the <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">A<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">uthor:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26713 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Robin-Fenelly.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Robin-Fenelly.jpg 276w, https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Robin-Fenelly-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><b>Robin Fennelly\u00a0<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">is an Elder within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacredwheel.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oakandwillow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">C<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">oven of the Mystic Path<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Coven of the Mystic Path<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following a practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th (Elder) degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of two ASW covens since Samhain of 2001 and the Winter Solstice of 2015.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\nAs a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she uses Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival. Her most recent projects include a channel on youtube: <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCI08DQcpZUH4d26Ht4Afzog\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>A Journey to the Inner Chamber<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">She also shares audio pathworkings and ritual on her bandcamp site: <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"https:\/\/teachingsonthepathwithrobin.bandcamp.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Teachings on the Path with Robin. <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Robin is the owner of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>Holistic Embrace\u00a0<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Robin\u2019s Website<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">www.robinfennelly.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.covenofthemysticpath.org\/\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">www.covenofthemysticpath.org<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Her books can be found on Amazon or purchased directly through her website:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><b>For more info<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Coming in the Fall 2023:<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i>It\u2019s Written in the Stars Workbook and Self-Guided Course of Study<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Previously Published Titles:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Acorns of Wisdom From the Hermetic Tree of Life<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Temple of the Sun: An Astrological Solar Year<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><span style=\"font-family: Liberation Serif, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Writings in the Shadow: An Exploration of the Shadow Nature<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Current Astrology Using Hermetic Applications &nbsp; &nbsp; Welcome to this issue\u2019s Stellar Applications\u2026. &nbsp; In this issue of PaganPagesOrg we are celebrating the Autumnal Equinox (aka. Mabon), the Second Harvest of the Fall. &nbsp; The Autumnal Equinox heralds the start of new beginnings that take the form of returns to school, planning for the upcoming holiday seasons, cooler weather and the bounty of beauty that surrounds in nature with the kaleidoscopic falling of leaves. This year\u2019s date of the Equinox is Sat., Sept. 23rd @ 2:50am (EDT). If we look to the astronomical energies that are occurring we celebrate the space of balance between the waning light of the year and the waxing of the dark. The energy of Virgo readies itself as bridge and gateway to the opening of Libra as the transition is made from one solar month to the other. This is the action of the Mutable (Virgo) flexibility reaching out towards the Cardinal newly formed growth that is the balance of Libra. And for those moments in time when the midpoint of transfer of these energies is achieved we stand at the center of the Autumnal equinox; each being in balance with the other; equal day and equal night. Additional astrological energy of note occurs on: &nbsp; Pre-Equinox: September 4: Jupiter stations retrograde in astrological and earthy Taurus September 15: (already) Retrograde (Aug 23) Mercury stations direct in astrological and earthy Virgo &nbsp; Equinox and Post: Mid-point between New Moon of September 15th in astrological and earthy Virgo Full Moon of September 29th in astrological and fiery Aries &nbsp; What\u2019s the Application For You? Keywords Mercury: Communication \u2013 Agility \u2013 Intellect Jupiter: Expansion \u2013 Ebb and Flow \u2013 Growth &nbsp; The Autumnal Equinox provides us with a moment in time to stop-reflect and decide where we will place the bulk of our wishes towards manifesting a goal that will be of benefit to our manifest aspirations. The equinox falls within the power of Virgo, mutable earth that creates and re-forms. Retrograde Jupiter expands upon this energy so that we may reach further in our seeking. Activities that will be in support of this Equinox and its astrological gifts are those reflective of earthy and manifest endeavors. Ritual that honors the earth, wildlife, physical health and endurance, bringing balance between work and family, environmental healing, etc. Perhaps consider offering time to a community kitchen for homeless individuals, helping at a pet shelter walking dogs or clean-up, volunteering to hold newborns suffering from drug mother transmitted withdrawal, park clean-ups, neighborhood clean-ups, etc. Make use of the Mercurial power of communication and spread the word about your experiences in volunteering, strengthening your body or wildlife assistance and see if others may be interested in joining in. Work to expand \u2013 Jupiter \u2013 the reach of your community\u2019s work towards harmonious change, no matter how small or large the efforts-it all matters. The reminder of this 2023 Autumnal Equinox is one of reflecting on what will establish a harmonious balance for you and the community of individuals who share your space. And, more importantly the impact that every individual has on what the potentiality of a future aligned with all life and our home planet of Earth could provide as support to humanity\u2019s evolution. &nbsp; Blessings of the Equinox &nbsp; ** About the Author: Robin Fennelly\u00a0is an Elder within\u00a0The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition\u00a0and serves as High Priestess of\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path, the 12th Coven\u00a0within the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition. She teaches\u00a0and facilitates\u00a0classes for the Pagan Experience Study Group that\u00a0serves as foundation for membership within\u00a0Coven of the Mystic Path.\u00a0\u00a0 Her spiritual journey is strongly rooted in both Eastern philosophy and the Western Magickal systems from which she has formed a core foundation that is diverse in knowledge and rich in spiritual practice.\u00a0 A life-long learner, her practice has evolved from the classical and philosophical teachings of books, practical experience and enrichment of this knowledge\u00a0base by attending workshops of various spiritual traditions presented by master teachers. Robin formally came to the Wiccan path in 1994. Following a practice as a solitary for 2 years, she dedicated to\u00a0Oak and Willow Coven of The Assembly of the Sacred Wheel Tradition in November of 1996. She received her\u00a01st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th (Elder) degrees within the Assembly Tradition and has served as High Priestess of two ASW covens since Samhain of 2001 and the Winter Solstice of 2015. As a teacher of esoteric and magickal studies\u00a0she uses Energetic Anatomy, Tarot, Astrology, Hermetic Qabala, Eastern Philosophy, and Numerology as the foundations of her diverse selection of workshops and writings for more than 25\u00a0years. Exploration of varied energetic protocol has been the focus of her work for some time now and the information gained through direct experience informs all of her magickal and spiritual work. Robin\u2019s writings have been featured online, and in print Internationally.\u00a0 She has authored several books incorporating her unique style of writing making use of poetry, prose and pathworking to enhance the concepts presented.\u00a0 She has taught extensively throughout the Pagan community, including Sacred Space Conference, Spring Magick, Between the Worlds Interfaith Conference and Free Spirit Gathering Festival. Her most recent projects include a channel on youtube: A Journey to the Inner Chamber. She also shares audio pathworkings and ritual on her bandcamp site: Teachings on the Path with Robin. Robin is the owner of\u00a0Holistic Embrace\u00a0providing services for mind, body and spirit such as Tarot readings, Astrology reports, Spiritual Guidance\u00a0and other related offerings.\u00a0 She lives in Eastern Pennsylvania and her life is blessed by a 40+- year marriage, five children and the opportunity to work in the field of public education. Robin\u2019s Website:\u00a0www.robinfennelly.com Coven of the Mystic Path, ASW:\u00a0www.covenofthemysticpath.org Her books can be found on Amazon or purchased directly through her website: For more info:\u00a0http:\/\/www.robinfennelly.com\/books.html Coming in the Fall 2023: It\u2019s Written in the Stars Workbook and Self-Guided Course of Study Previously Published Titles: Acorns of Wisdom From the Hermetic Tree of Life The Inner Chamber, Vol. 1 It\u2019s Written in the Stars-Astrology The Inner Chamber, Vol. 2 Poetry of the Spheres-Qabalah The Inner Chamber, Vol. 3 Awakening the Paths-Qabalah The Light of SELF: Consciousness, Spiritual Practice and Learning to Breathe Magickal Verse: A Collection of Poetry and Prose A Year of Gaia: The Eternal Cord The Elemental Year: Aligning the Elements of SELF Temple of the Sun and Moon: Luminous Devotions Sleeping with the Goddess: Nights of Devotion A Weekly Reflection: Musings for the Year The Magickal Pen: A Collection of Esoteric Writings The Enchanted Gate: Musings on the Magick of the Natural World The Temple of the Sun: An Astrological Solar Year Writings in the Shadow: An Exploration of the Shadow Nature<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":208,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10004],"tags":[10365,14753,11369,11822,12171,14359,12301,10357,14361],"class_list":["post-28996","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-monthly-columns","tag-astrology","tag-autum","tag-equinox","tag-festival","tag-harvest","tag-hermetic","tag-mabon","tag-stars","tag-stellar"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28996","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/208"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28996"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28996\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29000,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28996\/revisions\/29000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28996"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28996"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28996"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}