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StyleCaster | How the Fall Equinox 2023 Will Affect Each Zodiac Sign
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Say goodbye to the record-breaking heat of summer, because autumn is here to cool things down and give you a sense of direction. There’s an endless list of reasons to look forward to how the fall equinox 2023 will affect your zodiac sign. Not only is autumn a season filled with plush sweaters, rainy days, pumpkin spice lattes and ever-expanding piles of books, it’s also a time to embrace balance and beauty in your every day life.

Hold up—what is the fall equinox anyway? You probably know it’s considered the first day of fall, but what does it actually mean? Well, the fall equinox is a time in which the day is just as long as the night. The root of the word “equinox” comes from the Latin words “aequus”—which means equal—and “nox”—which means night. An equinox can only take place twice per year (once on the first day of spring and once on the first day of fall). At this point of your annual journey across the zodiac, you’re encouraged to embrace a spiritual reset. While the spring equinox often symbolizes a new beginning in your life, the fall equinox represents a new beginning in your relationships. You’ve established the “I”, now where is the “we”? After all, autumn is known as “cuffing season” for a reason.

The fall equinox takes place on September 23 at 2:50 a.m. ET, which is the same moment the sun enters Libra.

It’s also important to remember that the fall equinox is also the moment in which the sun enters Libra, the cardinal air sign of harmony and diplomacy. And when Libra season is underway, it has a tendency of making us want to pull back our energy, practice mindfulness and embrace a stronger sense of balance in our lives. And because everyone’s lives are all so intertwined with each other’s, much of finding that balance rests on your ability to establish a true connection with someone. Allow the fall equinox to remind you to listen to and respect someone else’s perspective.

Here’s what you can expect from this year’s fall equinox, according to your sun and/or rising sign:

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