![]() But this abstention from food is merely symbolic and is, as Shoghi Effendi, the Guardian of the Baha’i Faith, explained, “ a reminder of abstinence from selfish and carnal desires.” RELATED: Fasting: Spring Cleaning for the Soulĭuring these 19 days, Baha’is fast - we do not eat or drink anything from sunrise to sunset. I spiritually recuperated for 19 days from the beginning of March until the first day of spring – the Baha’i new year. ![]() Of course, this spiritual regeneration and renewal didn’t happen like clockwork once the sun came out. I could feel that I was becoming alive with this new spirit. Thus the spring is the cause of new life and infuses a new spirit.” But when spring comes, “ it finds a new spirit, and produces endless beauty, grace and freshness. I knew that my spirit was being revived just like the rest of the world.Ībdu’l-Baha said it’s as if the Earth is dead and lifeless during the winter. As I walked and soaked in the warm heat of the sun, my body felt soothed, and my mind felt at ease. I inhaled and exhaled - the air was so sweet, I felt like I could taste it. So, when the clouds disappeared, and the temperature finally hit 70 degrees, I couldn’t help but step outside and take a few long deep breaths. Just like many other living beings, I spent the winter hibernating and staying cooped up indoors - because I had no interest in being out in the cold unless I had to, and I also happened to be a germaphobe during COVID-19. I remember my winter during the height of the coronavirus quite clearly… If all of this rebirth and renewal is happening during spring to every plant and animal in the world, what kind of spiritual transformation is happening to people? The Significance of Spring for Our Spiritual Transformation “Earthly beings pass from one condition to another.” “In the spring there are the clouds which send down the precious rain, the musk-scented breezes and life-giving zephyrs the air is perfectly temperate, the rain falls, the sun shines, the fecundating wind wafts the clouds, the world is renewed, and the breath of life appears in plants, in animals and in men,” said Abdu’l-Baha, one of the central figures of the Baha’i Faith. The grass becomes greener, hibernating animals come out to explore, and insects that were burrowed under the ground hatch from their eggs and emerge to the surface. Depending on where you live in the Northern Hemisphere, trees and bushes that were once icy and barren begin to bear buds, leaves, flowers, or fruit. The fall equinox is asking that while you prioritize your connections, you don’t lose your sense of self in the process.Every year, around the vernal equinox, the world seems to come alive. This translates to you directing a lot of your time and energy to others most specifically, your romantic relationships. ![]() It has all the resources it needs to shine brightly in those signs, while Libra season represents a time when our days begin to shorten and the sun doesn’t get as much airtime. There’s a reason why the sun has its domicile in Leo and its exaltation in Aries. This is because the sun represents our ego and sense of self in Libra, the sun is far more concerned with others than it is with its own desires. The only thing about Libra season though, is that the sun is considered in “fall” in Libra. Think about it: we haven’t experienced a Venus-ruled season since May (Taurus) - doesn’t that sound like forever ago? Your relationships with the people in your life have likely changed drastically since then, and now is the time to shift your attention back to these connections. It’s a reminder that things are changing again, and this time, in a way that prioritizes unity, love, and balance. ![]() The fall equinox coincides with the day that Libra season begins, which isn’t a coincidence. While this can do wonders for your social life, it’s important that you don’t forget to bring your own desires along for the ride, too. The cardinal modality of the sign Libra fuels you with initiation, but in a way that prioritizes the other person more than yourself. The relationships you’ve likely embarked on during the hotter months are now solidified as real, genuine connections, and the start of Libra season likely has you eager to deepen those bonds. The spiritual meaning of the fall equinox has more to do with setting boundaries than initiating a playful summer romance. The hue of the leaves on the trees becomes warmer, the air becomes cooler, and the things that were once important to you in during 100-degree weather seem like less of a priority. Fall is a the time of year when things really start to change. ![]()
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