Halfway Through Autumn

Halfway Through Autumn – A Season of New Beginnings

We’ve reached that gentle point in the year where the days grow shorter, the mornings feel crisp, and golden leaves crunch underfoot.

Halfway through autumn feels like a moment to pause, breathe, and take stock.

Nature reminds us to slow down, yet it also whispers of fresh starts waiting just around the corner.

Autumn has long been seen as a time of transformation.

While trees shed their leaves, they are quietly preparing for renewal—laying the groundwork for next spring’s growth.

For many of us, this season mirrors that same idea: letting go of what no longer serves us and making room for new opportunities. It’s a comforting rhythm, a yearly reminder that change can be both beautiful and necessary.

Folklore tells its own version of this story.

In many traditions, autumn is the time when the veil between worlds grows thin—a season for reflection, gratitude, and remembering those who came before us. It’s said that if you catch a falling leaf before it touches the ground, you’ll have good luck for the year ahead.

Apples, acorns, and conkers were once kept as charms for protection and prosperity, each carrying its own small promise of renewal.

Looking ahead, there’s so much to enjoy. November brings cosy evenings by the fire, homemade soups simmering in the kitchen, and the anticipation of festive lights twinkling into December.

Local markets return with crafts and comfort foods, and countryside walks reveal a landscape brushed with deep reds and amber tones.

Mid-autumn isn’t just a bridge between seasons—it’s a beautiful time to reflect, reset, and look forward with hope.

Whether you’re planting bulbs for spring or simply savouring a warm cup of tea as the last leaves fall, this is the perfect moment to welcome new beginnings in your own way.

Be inspired and tune in to Herbs With Barbara on Phil’s Morning Show on MIX56.