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5 Ways to Celebrate the Autumn Equinox, According to a Therapist

From letting go of old habits to reconnecting with nature, these five simple rituals can help you welcome fall with intention.

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While many of us have been celebrating the fall season since early summer (just me?), September 22 is the autumn equinox, aka the official start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Whether you’re ready to trade in your bathing suit for a knit sweater or not, autumn is finally here—and it’s asking us to slow down, reflect, and honor its arrival. Here are five ways to celebrate the autumn equinox.

1. Reflect and Release

For many, autumn feels like a fresh start. But to embark on a new chapter, you must be willing to turn the page, letting go of outdated storylines, negative habits, or characters from different seasons of your life.

“Beginning autumn is an ideal moment for slowing down, being introspective, and looking at what has been successful in your life and what you would like to ‘let go’ as we move forward with the seasons,” says Kat Grassetti, LCSW,........

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