AUTUMN, MOON & CYCLES Flashcards
(29 cards)
The moment when day and night are equal
Equinox
The time of year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky.
Solstice
A state of equilibrium between opposing forces or influences.
Balance
The process or period of gathering crops.
Harvest
A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
Cycle
The process of changing from one state to another.
Transition
Large quantity of something, often related to nature’s bounty.
Abundance
Serious thought or consideration, often about the past or future.
Reflection
The quality of being thankful.
Grateful
A plan or aim that guides an action or a series of actions.
Intention
The natural process of rotting or decomposing.
Decay
A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.
Equilibrium
The full moon closest to the autumn equinox.
Harvest Moon
Describing the moon as it gets smaller, following the full moon
Waning Moon
Describing the moon as it grows larger after the new moon.
Waxing Moon
The process of resuming something after an interruption.
Renewal
Cereal crops like wheat, barley, or oats, often harvested in autumn
Grains
The ability to produce crops or new life.
Fertility
A marked change in form, nature, or appearance.
Transformation
Deep reflective thought.
Contemplation
The state of being alone, often for reflection or rejuvenation.
Solitude
A change of form or nature, especially in a natural process.
Metamorphosis
The phenomenon when the moon or sun is obscured by another celestial body.
Eclipse
A strong, regular, repeated pattern, often referring to natural cycles.
Rhythm
