09.22.2025 | Ordinary Monday

It’s Finally Here! Happy Fall, Y’all!

Today, September 22, 2025, marks the autumnal equinox—the celestial signal that fall has officially arrived in the Northern Hemisphere. At exactly 2:19 p.m. EDT, the sun will hover directly above the equator, bringing our long, hot summer to a graceful close.
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This astronomical moment happens like clockwork each September, usually on the 22nd or 23rd. And during the equinox, something magical occurs: the sun rises almost due east and sets nearly due west, casting a balanced glow across most of the globe (except at the poles, where things are always a bit more dramatic).
 
While many folks consider the equinox the “official” start of fall, there’s no governing body that stamps it with approval. It’s more of a poetic transition than a bureaucratic one—and I’m here for it.
 
Interestingly, while astronomers say summer ends today, meteorologists and climatologists wrapped it up back on August 31, the final day of the year’s hottest stretch. Honestly? I tend to agree. For me, fall begins when Labor Day weekend fades into memory. The pools close, the school bells ring, and suddenly everything feels like pumpkin spice and possibility.
 
The equinox reminds me of the beauty in balance—light and dark, growth and rest, holding on and letting go. Spiritually, it feels like an invitation to pause and realign. Just as the sun finds its midpoint, I find myself seeking equilibrium in my own life. What needs harvesting? What needs releasing? Autumn, with all its crisp air and golden light, nudges me toward deeper reflection and quiet gratitude.
“He made the moon to mark the seasons, and the sun knows when to go down.” — Psalm 104:19
There’s comfort in knowing that even the heavens move in harmony, guided by divine timing.