All things must die before they can be reborn, it is for this reason that all spiritual ascent requires descent first.

On the equinox day and night are in equilibrium. Dark and light, masculine and feminine, inner and outer, are all in balance before the night takes over... bringing darkness and the death of winter with it.

All things must die before they can be reborn, it is for this reason that all spiritual ascent requires descent first. We are a reflection of the universe that surrounds us, what takes place outside of us, also takes place within us. All those who long for the light must first face the darkness within themselves.

It is on the autumnal equinox, that this stage of inner preparation for enlightenment can begin. In order to make way for the return of the sun on the winter solstice, and it's rebirth on the spring vernal equinox.