September is a tender time of the year as we begin to sense the presence of death draw near.  Much has been building collectively over the past 6 months since the Spring Equinox. We have witnessed so much growth, expansion and collective power in many areas of our lives while at the same time we've also experienced devastating losses. For many, grief is bubbling up to the surface in our hearts as the vibrancy of summer begins to fade. Nature’s descent into the sacred dark is a reflection of the inner passage we all must make in the change of the seasons. 

Just as we witness the final harvest take place (the length and timing of which depends on where you live), nature is preparing her return to the underworld, to give back to the roots. As the wheel turns toward darkness it is important that we too prepare ourselves…