As Seasons Shift: The Fall Equinox & Strengthening Spiritual Protection

As the days grow shorter and the crisp autumn air arrives, the Fall Equinox marks a sacred turning point in the year. Day and night come into balance, inviting us to reflect, reset, and prepare for the darker months ahead. Our ancestors honored this season as the time to finish harvests, gather roots, and fortify their spiritual protection — knowing that as the veil between worlds begins to thin, both blessings and challenges may come.

Below are some time-honored allies for this season — herbs and roots that nourish the body, protect the spirit, and ground us during this sacred shift.

? Burdock Root – Nourishing Body & Spirit

Burdock root has long been a staple autumn harvest. Known for stimulating digestion and supporting the liver, burdock helps us transition from the light foods of summer into the hearty meals of fall and winter.

• Physical Use: Brew into a tea or decoction for digestion and cleansing, or apply externally to soothe dry seasonal skin.

• Spiritual Use: Add burdock root to a cleansing floor wash, or carry it in a mojo bag to shield against negative energy.

? Solomon’s Seal Root – Balance & Protection

This graceful root is prized both physically and spiritually. It supports joint lubrication and respiratory health, making it a fitting ally as colder air arrives.

• Physical Use: Decoction or tincture to ease inflammation and congestion.

• Spiritual Use: Place pieces of Solomon’s Seal in windowsills for protection, or add to a ritual bath for uncrossing and spiritual renewal.

? Marshmallow Root – Comfort & Connection

Though it no longer sweetens our candy aisles, marshmallow root remains one of the gentlest and most soothing herbs. It softens irritation in the respiratory, digestive, and urinary tracts.

• Physical Use: Brewed as a tea, it coats and calms.

• Spiritual Use: Burn marshmallow root in incense to welcome benevolent spirits and strengthen ancestral connection during equinox rituals.

? Angelica Root – Guardian of the Threshold

A powerful protector, angelica root has been used in both medicine and magic for centuries. It strengthens the lungs and supports immunity while also shielding the spirit.

• Physical Use: Drink as a decoction or tea for respiratory support.

• Spiritual Use: Add angelica to protective powders, incenses, or floor washes. Scatter it around the home to guard your space from negativity.

? Salt – The Timeless Protector

No protection ritual would be complete without salt. Sea salt, black salt, and other varieties have been trusted across cultures as guardians of thresholds and spaces.

• Spiritual Use: Sprinkle around your home’s perimeter or in the corners of rooms. Add to baths, washes, or altars for cleansing and protection.

✨ Honoring the Equinox

This spiritually charged time of year is a threshold — a moment of balance that invites us to release what no longer serves and prepare for the season ahead. As the veil between worlds thins, it’s wise to strengthen your protective practices while also opening your heart to ancestral guidance and seasonal blessings.

Light a candle, sip a grounding tea, scatter protective herbs, and breathe in the crisp air of change. With roots, rituals, and reverence, the equinox becomes a time of deep healing and protection.