What is the Autumn Equinox and What is the Significance?

The autumn equinox, or Mabon in some pagan and Wiccan traditions, is a significant event in the natural and cultural calendar. It marks the point in the year when day and night are approximately equal in length, occurring around September 21st or 22nd in the Northern Hemisphere. The significance of the autumn equinox varies among different cultures and belief systems, but it generally represents a time of balance, reflection, and transition.