AUTUMN, MOON & CYCLES Flashcards

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The moment when day and night are equal

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Equinox

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The time of year when the sun is at its highest or lowest point in the sky.

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Solstice

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A state of equilibrium between opposing forces or influences.

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Balance

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The process or period of gathering crops.

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Harvest

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A series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.

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Cycle

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The process of changing from one state to another.

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Transition

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Large quantity of something, often related to nature’s bounty.

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Abundance

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Serious thought or consideration, often about the past or future.

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Reflection

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The quality of being thankful.

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Grateful

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A plan or aim that guides an action or a series of actions.

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Intention

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The natural process of rotting or decomposing.

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Decay

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A state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced.

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Equilibrium

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13
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The full moon closest to the autumn equinox.

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Harvest Moon

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Describing the moon as it gets smaller, following the full moon

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Waning Moon

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Describing the moon as it grows larger after the new moon.

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Waxing Moon

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16
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The process of resuming something after an interruption.

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Renewal

17
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Cereal crops like wheat, barley, or oats, often harvested in autumn

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Grains

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The ability to produce crops or new life.

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Fertility

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A marked change in form, nature, or appearance.

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Transformation

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Deep reflective thought.

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Contemplation

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The state of being alone, often for reflection or rejuvenation.

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Solitude

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A change of form or nature, especially in a natural process.

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Metamorphosis

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The phenomenon when the moon or sun is obscured by another celestial body.

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Eclipse

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A strong, regular, repeated pattern, often referring to natural cycles.

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Rhythm

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A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed in a prescribed order.

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Ritual

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Directed or moving toward the inside, often used to describe personal reflection.

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Inwards

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Looking back on or dealing with past events or situations.

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Retrospective

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