September marks the end of summer with the Fall Solstice or Fall Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere on September 22nd.

Historically this day and the days leading up to the 22nd is to honor the second harvest and the coming of shorter days with more darkness.

Darkness allows us to appreciate the light. Just as in life you always have these polar energies within you and around you. Embrace the beauty of the shorter days.

Ways to embrace the shorter days:

1. Get outside. Even on cloudy or rainy days the sun’s rays still shine through and can shift your energy.

2. Bring in the colors of the season. Orange, brown, red, yellow, blue, and green.

3. Crystals such as Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, or Sapphire can be worn, carried or placed around the home.

4. Clear the clutter and give thanks for all you have.

5. Clearly define what you want to manifest this season and the coming year.

Also, this month:

• Elephant Appreciation Day

• World Rivers Day

• World Rhino Day

• Hobbit Day

Elephants

Elephants are gentle giants and remind you to be kinder and more compassionate with others throughout your daily life.

Spend this September listening to others with a kind and compassionate heart. In those moments sit with them and acknowledge their feelings instead of sharing a similar story.