The Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox a single point in time when the Earth's axis is tilted neither toward nor away from the sun. The day and night are equal with light and dark in harmony and balance. Yin and yang energies are equal a good time to reflect and cultivate balance for better harmony making space for new growth like the falling of leaves in nature.

Autumn is a time to pause with gratitude and release. A time to admire the golden colours of nature. It is an introspective Yin season, the metal element encourages us to shed and let go of excesses releasing blocked energy and clutter.

Energy: Yin

Element: Metal

Colour: White

Organ Yin : Lung

Organ Yang: Large Intestine

TCM Foods to Support Health

In Traditional Chinese Medicine this is the season to support the lung and large intestine to boost respiratory health, immunity and digestion.

Suggested foods to add to your autumn plate include seasonal cooked warm whole foods, nourishing soups and stews, bone broths and fermented foods with warming spices. Hydrate well to support body function. Include white foods such as apple, pear, garlic, onion, cauliflower, daikon radish, oats and tremella.

5 Simple Ways to Balance your Autumn Metal

1 Mind - journal for 5 minutes at the start or end of each day

2 Eat - cooked warm foods and hydrate well

3 Move - take a brisk outdoor walk and breathe into diaphragm

4 Rest - follow the sun as the days shorten and take rest to recharge batteries

5 Space - declutter and let go of things no longer needed