The 2024 Autumn Equinox on September 22nd brings fall to the Northern Hemisphere—so take a break from the ice-cold watermelon sodas and fill your cup with warm cinnamon pumpkin spice. That’s right, the moment has come to embrace your fall ritual of choice—be it watching old episodes of “Gilmore Girls” for the millionth time or when breaking in a new pair of clogs, it’s important to focus on an activity that suits you best.

The Autumn Equinox is a magical and enlightening moment when we honor the earth. We have equal hours of day and night, which dictates the changing foliage, hopes, and relationships for the months to come. Check out the best ways to celebrate the 2024 Autumn Equinox by zodiac sign to make sure you enhance the seasonal experience.

Aries

With all the noise in your head and the excitement at school, it’s important to focus your energy and relax. Grounding yourself by connecting with the earth is vital. A walk in nature or a hike in a nearby park will declutter your mind and bring you inner peace. The calm vibe will set the tone for the months ahead, so temper your emotions and bring balance to your mood. It will spark!

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Everyone knows that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and so does delicious food—especially meals made with love. So plan a decadent feast with your family that includes your neighbors. Hosting a street festival in your town full of seasonal delicacies like cornbread, pear tarts, and pumpkin lattes will bring the community closer together and feel the magic of the season.

Twins

Make a gratitude jar that motivates you to share what makes you happiest in the world. To do this, start with a mason jar and place a notepad with a pen or pencil next to it. Whenever you want to show your love to the universe or express your appreciation for bringing your passions to life, you can write a letter to express your gratitude and in return, more wishes will be granted.

Cancer

Spruce up your home with a good, old-fashioned seasonal clean. Start by evaluating the items you still need and want to donate to a local charity. Letting go of physical and material items acts as an energetic cleanse as you let go of the old and tune into new vibrations. Plus, it will feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders – one you no longer have to carry. Less is definitely more.

Lion

Set a goal for the coming season. Don’t hold back from speaking up and expressing your visions. When you begin manifesting, you need to focus on the most sincere aspirations you want to achieve in the coming months. Meditate on what you want to make happen and voice your dreams loud and clear. Once you’ve told the Universe what you want, it won’t be long before you can begin to put them into action.

Virgo

It’s time you started feeling yourself, Virgo! There is no one you are more critical of than yourself, so the autumn equinox is a wonderful time to change that mindset. The universe is changing and you should too. Take a long, hard look at yourself in the mirror. Enjoy your beauty and try to appreciate your magnificence. You are a lovely person and it’s time you acknowledge that. This will give you more strength.

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Plan a festive outing with close friends to celebrate the fall equinox by taking a hayride, picking apples, drinking apple cider, walking through a corn maze, and baking pies with the fruits of your labor. Maybe even hold a contest to see who can make the best dessert. Be sure to savor the moment—so don’t post anything on social media until you get back home. A present mind endures joy and fun. You deserve it!

Scorpio

Create a playlist of your favorite songs by artists you adore: Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Beyoncé, and Billie Eilish, to name a few. The songs that define you and your current mood during the equinox will set the tone for the season. You can even write your own lyrics to the tune they sing to add your own personal touch to the music that inspires you.

Protect

Love is in the air, which means you should plan an activity that involves your budding relationship. By planting seeds with your significant other or crush, you’re involving them in your future. Think about it: you’re creating something that you’ll reap in time and that requires a lot of care. When the vegetables or flowers bloom, your relationship has grown – so you can find joy and happiness in both.

Capricorn

Take up a new hobby like painting or pottery to utilize your down-to-earth talents. Not only will your skills shine for the first time, but it will also be a great outlet for pent-up energy—or aggression. Instead of stressing about school and work, you can relax and let loose. Who knew all you needed was a canvas and an open mind to turn your emotions into a tangible art form.

Aquarius

Get a tarot reading for the season. Instead of asking hyper-specific questions about what other people are thinking or feeling, focus on yourself. Find out what you should be doing during the fall days and nights, if someone special is coming into your life, or if a situation is developing. Tarot is most effective when you are the subject, because then you can impart wisdom and advice that the spirits are sending into your life through the cards.

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Don’t ignore the voice in your head that is guiding you, as it can help you make decisions and see the truth in things. The equinox will heighten this feeling in you, which is why it’s helpful to jot down your thoughts and feelings in a journal as they come to mind so you can recall them later. You may have a hunch that will prove helpful in the next month, so keep track of everything that comes to mind.