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Equinox

Spring Equinox

March 20, 2015 By Geo Davis 1 Comment

Welcome to spring! Today is the vernal equinox (aka spring equinox) officially distinguishing March 20, 2015 as the first day of spring. But is it really the first day of spring? Equinox, Equilux... What?!?! Let's back up for a moment. Last September I took a look at … [Read more...] about Spring Equinox

Fall Equinox

September 23, 2014 By Geo Davis Leave a Comment

Today, September 23, 2014 is the fall equinox (aka the autumnal equinox), a bittersweet transition from summer's generative forces to hibernal barrenness. Metaphorically at least. For many of us the bounties of winter are as rich as summer, and yet we conveniently refer to the … [Read more...] about Fall Equinox