September 24, 2026 · Psychic Madeline
The Autumn Equinox: A Season for Balance and Letting Go
The autumn equinox has just passed, the moment each year when day and night are close to equal length. Here in Toronto, the leaves along Kensington Avenue are starting to turn, and many spiritual traditions treat this point in the year as a natural pause: a time to take stock before the darker months arrive.
A moment of balance
The equinox is one of only two days a year when light and dark sit in near perfect balance. Traditionally, it's read as an invitation to look at balance in your own life. Where are you giving more than you're receiving? What has taken up more of your energy this year than it deserves?
The harvest season
Autumn has long been associated with harvest, gathering what you planted in spring and summer. It's a good time to reflect on what actually grew this year. Some of it will be worth keeping. Some of it you may be ready to let go.
Letting go, gently
Just as trees release their leaves, the season is traditionally tied to release: old habits, lingering resentments, relationships or plans that have run their course. This doesn't have to be dramatic. Often it's as simple as naming one thing you're ready to put down.
Simple ways to mark the season
- Write down three things this year gave you, and one thing you're ready to release.
- Clear out a drawer, a closet, or a corner of your home that feels stagnant.
- Take a slow walk and notice what's changing around you.
- Set one intention for the colder months ahead.
Carrying it forward
If you've been feeling off balance, a Chakra Balancing session is designed with exactly this in mind. If there's a decision or a relationship you're trying to see more clearly before the year closes, a Full Tarot Reading can help you look at it from every side. And if you've been carrying a heaviness you can't quite name, negative energy removal may be worth a conversation.
As with all seasonal lore, this is a lens for reflection, not a rulebook. Visit the shop at 66 Kensington Ave or book by phone whenever you're ready.