Sacred Rhythms
Every day offers two natural markers: a beginning and an end. Four times a year, Earth’s tilt and orbit bring an equinox or a solstice.
Resume your 21-day journey Sacred Rhythms is separate from the journey. It never completes, skips, or pauses a journey day.
Astronomy
Sunrise is the moment the upper edge of the Sun appears above the horizon. Its time depends on your location and the date, and the atmosphere bends sunlight so the Sun is visible slightly before it is geometrically above the horizon.
Symbolic reflection · Beginning the day with intention
Each sunrise can stand for a daily chance to begin again, without waiting for a special date.
Discipline: Before you look at a screen, state today’s one intention aloud or in writing.
Astronomy
Sunset is the moment the upper edge of the Sun disappears below the horizon. Twilight continues for some time afterwards while the sky is still lit.
Symbolic reflection · Examining the day honestly
The close of daylight can stand for an honest account of the day: what was done, what was avoided, and what to correct tomorrow.
Discipline: At or after sunset, answer three questions: What did I practise? Where did I resist? What will I carry forward?
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Astronomy
Around 20 March the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north. Day and night are close to equal everywhere, though not exactly 12 hours: refraction and the size of the Sun’s disc make daylight slightly longer.
Northern Hemisphere · Spring: renewal and planting
What am I ready to plant, and am I willing to tend it daily?
Discipline: Choose one practice to start this season and set its daily time.
Southern Hemisphere · Autumn: harvest and gratitude
What has my effort produced this year, and what do I owe to others?
Discipline: List what this year has given you and thank one person who made it possible.
Astronomy
Around 21 June the Sun reaches its farthest point north. The Northern Hemisphere has its longest day and the Southern Hemisphere its shortest.
Northern Hemisphere · Summer: fullness and responsibility
How am I using the abundance of energy and light I have now?
Discipline: Use the long evening for one act of service or one long-postponed task.
Southern Hemisphere · Winter: stillness and endurance
What sustains me when conditions are hard?
Discipline: Keep one discipline through the shortest day exactly as planned.
Astronomy
Around 22–23 September the Sun crosses the celestial equator heading south. Day and night are again close to equal in both hemispheres.
Northern Hemisphere · Autumn: harvest and gratitude
What has my effort produced this year, and what do I owe to others?
Discipline: List what this year has given you and thank one person who made it possible.
Southern Hemisphere · Spring: renewal and planting
What am I ready to plant, and am I willing to tend it daily?
Discipline: Choose one practice to start this season and set its daily time.
Astronomy
Around 21–22 December the Sun reaches its farthest point south. The Southern Hemisphere has its longest day and the Northern Hemisphere its shortest.
Northern Hemisphere · Winter: stillness and endurance
What sustains me when conditions are hard?
Discipline: Keep one discipline through the shortest day exactly as planned.
Southern Hemisphere · Summer: fullness and responsibility
How am I using the abundance of energy and light I have now?
Discipline: Use the long evening for one act of service or one long-postponed task.
Equinoxes and solstices are caused by Earth’s axial tilt and its orbit around the Sun. The meanings here are 21 EFFECTS reflections, not scientific findings, and the seasons do not determine events in your life. Your actions do.