Reuniting with old clothes

Just a couple of days ago you were stepping out for coffee in a t-shirt, and today you stand in front of an open closet and realize that summer is over. You have to reach up to the top shelf for that very same scratchy sweater you haven't seen in six months, and its appearance marks the final surrender to the season 🍂

✨ Overnight the Sun moves into Libra—this is the autumn equinox, and the day now officially becomes shorter than the night. In astrology Libra handles balance, so this shows up harmoniously: summer clothes head into boxes without any regrets, and the cozy weight of wool settles onto the hanger.

Unpacking seasonal clothes feels like meeting old friends. For some reason a last-year commuter train ticket turns up in a coat pocket, the gloves need a wash, plus all this triggers the quiet but inevitable process of preparing for long cold evenings.

Resisting fall is pointless, and actually, unnecessary. You simply acknowledge the change of scenery, brew some hot tea, and finally push your favorite summer sneakers into the farthest corner of the entryway ☕

For some reason a last-year commuter train ticket turns up in a coat pocket.