The autumn equinox will occur on September 22, 2026, in the United States. The exact moment falls at 8:05 p.m. EDT in New York. It occurs at 7:05 p.m. CDT, 6:05 p.m. MDT and 5:05 p.m. PDT. The September equinox marks the beginning of astronomical fall in the Northern Hemisphere.

In his teachings, Sadhguru connects the equinox with a balance between masculine and feminine influences. He does not use these terms simply to describe men and women. Instead, he refers to them as different qualities or polarities within existence.

For Sadhguru, the equinox can offer an opportunity to move beyond physical compulsions and become more conscious of your inner experience.

Sadhguru's teachings also connect the period after the autumnal equinox with the feminine aspect of existence. Isha Foundation describes this part of the year as a time when the feminine receives greater emphasis in the yogic tradition.

You do not need a complicated ritual. On the evening of September 22, sit somewhere quiet and ask yourself three questions:

• What needs more balance in my life?
• What am I ready to let go of this fall?
• Where can I pause before I react?

The equinox does not have to change your life overnight. You can simply use the seasonal turning point as a reminder to become more conscious of how you live, think and respond.