September is almost over. It’s been an extremely busy month and I anticipate October to be just as busy for different reasons. My son’s wedding was earlier this month, here down south. Next month another wedding up north.

The equinox, Monday 22nd September. For me it’s always a time for pause as we experience a short moment of balance. And then, a different energy. The seasons change. For us in the southern hemisphere it heralds summer, spring is out in full force with her glorious greening and beautiful budding. A time of light. An extraverted time. In the northern hemisphere, it heralds a time of going inward, quieting, an introverted time. A time of dark. Both are times of harvesting. Both are times of preparation.

On 7th September we had a full on lunar eclipse, very visible from home. A blood moon they called it. Sun and Moon, solar and lunar, partial and total, very powerful energies or cosmic forces. The sun is regarded as masculine energy, the moon as feminine energy. One bright and fierce, the other softer sometimes hidden. I stopped myself from going down a rabbit hole looking on google for further symbolic meanings of eclipse. When you get the sun moon and earth in alignment the configuration is known as a ‘syzygy’. In psychological terms it refers to inter alia the union or integration of opposing archetypal qualities, eg the feminine within the masculine and the masculine within the feminine. A union of opposites, for wholeness within the psyche. We may feel ‘eclipsed’ in areas of our lives, but the fullness will emerge as alignment is felt –

Equinox and Rosh Hashanah occur at roughly the same time.

The blowing of the Shofar, at New Year, Rosh Hashanah, signifying the creation of the world. It begins Monday 22nd September at sundown. Yom Kippur follows 10 days later. These are known as the Days of Awe or High Holidays. A Happy, Sweet and Blessed New Year to all!

The International Day of Peace occurs on 21st September. It’s the same day as the new moon. Is it attainable? Be at Peace within yourself is a good way to start is what I tell myself in the hope that the inner ripples out to the outer, and vice versa.

Sophocles: Sons are the anchors of a mother’s life

Our older son Mike married Louise on Saturday 6th September. The above quote rings so true for me. I reflect on our 2 sons Mike and Dave and give grateful thanks every day for them.

It was such a happy day! The day was bright and clear. The service was conducted in the old stone church here in Plettenberg Bay. And lunch thereafter at their home. We were only 18. Speeches left every one in tears. Much laughter, dancing, eating. Louise is perfect for Mike, hugely creative, smart and sassy. A wonderful 2nd daughter in law. Her parents have 2 daughters, we have two sons. We’re so happy she’s part of the family! By the way, I was known as MOG (mother of the groom), my husband FOG, father of the groom, Dave BOG, Mike MIKDOG (his working handle). I’m also known as MIL: mother in law; my husband: FIL, – oh there are so many. There’s a Bill, Dil – A few photos. Sweet Angie, beloved ginger of Mike, and by Louise, is in the middle of the first photo. She died peacefully a few days ago. She was 18 years old. A rescue cat. She is sorely missed.

The week after the wedding, my goodness that was last week, was a week of healing. My physiotherapist who worked her magic, my physician who listened and prescribed well, and then a visit to a healer of a different kind. Intuitive, kind, remarkable … all women. I felt lighter, brighter, an inner warmth after each visit and an ongoing spring in my step –

At the end of July we flew to Johannesburg, stayed 3 nights. I saw a few special friends one on one. We drove the long drive to Alicecot, a private game reserve in the Sabi Sands. Pure magic. A real connection to the wilderness within and without. I could show plenty photos, but I’ll show just a few.

Copyright Neil Scott morning drive
From verandah of lodgings
Bright bougainvillea at the game lodge

New moon Sunday 21st Sept. Solar eclipse Sept 21st. International Day of Peace Sept 21st. The equinox Monday 22nd, Rosh Hashannah begins the evening of Monday 22nd Sept.

We had a picnic on the Robberg today; lovely to see the dolphins at play.

May all these forces at play be benign. May the Force be with you all. May Peace be at play and be innermost in our hearts. May Light be in play and shatter the dark.

A big thanks to my son Mike for helping me get this up

16 Comments on Equinox, Rosh Hashana, eclipses, this and that –

  1. Hi Susan – belated … but here! So glad to see both sons happily settled with delightful wives and the grandson … and your family pics. So pleased all seems to be well and you’re getting about … love the leopard – very well fed! Happy remembrances of southern Africa … wonderful place. Peace – we all need that … I think so much of many others … cheers to you and yours – Hilary

    • So lovely to hear from you Hilary thank you. We were up in Johannesburg recently to celebrate very good friend’s daughter’s wedding. The jacarandas were out in bloom, a sight for sore eyes. Seeing friends was wonderful. Now I’m wondering about my planned visit to Cape Town this week. I’m not sure I have the energy. At sixes and sevens. Will decide tomorrow.
      I hope all is well with you. So much going on in the world. Will 2026 bring peace, or next week, next month? Who knows. All best wishes to you, and thank you for coming by. Susan

  2. Great post, Mom. And lovely pics. Thanks for all the support over a busy time and for all the love you and Dad gave Ange while she stayed at you, she was very well taken care of.

  5. As always, Susan, so lovely to receive your newsy newsletter/post. Love the pix. You are so fortunate to have those nature and game reserves right on your doorstep. “Alicecot” kinda sounds like a label, too. This earth is so full of such astounding beauty. I know there’s peace and light out there in the world, but it gets so hidden behind these greedy, puffed-up politicians who seemingly couldn’t manage to even graduate from kindergarten. Thanks for bringing your message to us of peace and balance. Wishing Mike & Louise many years of happiness. My goodness, look at that very long train on her beautiful dress. Both your sons are so tall (and handsome). And the table set for the meal is quite lovely; makes me wish I were there. RIP to Ginger Cat. Our furry family members leave such a void in our lives after they cross that Rainbow Bridge. I wish they didn’t have to go. Love and light to you and your family.

    • Thank you Carol for your lovely comment. Alicecot is far away – we flew up to Johannesburg (2 hour flight) and then drove to Alicecot in a hired car, a good 6-7 hour drive. Very much worth it. In the Sabi Sands. Nearish the Kruger Park. We saw Mike & Louise today. She said Angie the ginger was the heart of their home. We miss her. We often looked after her, here in Plett and in Johannesburg. I remember her sitting on my shoulder and purring away and miraculously the deep pain in that shoulder disappeared. Or dis-a-purred. Love & Light to you dear Carol.

  7. Lovely to read yr blog Suzzee. I always enjoy the equinox blogs. The acknowledgement of balance, new energies and the softness around yr thoughts.
    Thank you MOG

    • Thanks Robbie for coming by! You’d be surprised at the other labels I have. Yes, it’s a joy the boys are happy. I hope your sons are well.

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