The energy connected with Metal is drawn to beauty, pleased with symmetry, and inspired by purity. Even if we do not personally have a particular affinity to Metal, during autumn, the season of Metal, we are all called to deal with these core issues. Our core issues are those dealing with existential reality, with questions such as, “Who am I?” “What is my lifework?” “What remains constant in a forever changing world?” People who have an affinity to the Metal element are drawn to examine these core issues, essential structures, and the guiding principles of life. Metal reflects our core issues, the most refined part of ourselves an analogy is that of ore found deep within a mountain. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, autumn is the season of the Metal element. During this time you will want to prepare for the challenges of winter by completing unfinished projects, clearing away clutter and debris, setting extra food and fuel aside, and making sure that you are physically and emotionally prepared for the cold, dark months to come. It is the opportune time to re-evaluate our lives and create a strategy for moving forward.Īutumn reminds us that flexibility and adaptability are crucial for staying healthy and balanced during the winter months ahead. We remember the past year and look critically at our lives: at the good things we choose to nourish and attend to, and at the negative or destructive habits and behaviors we resolve to eliminate. On Yom Kippur, the tradition is to fast and cleanse the body and mind of toxins and negative patterns that do not serve our higher goals. This can be the perfect time to make resolutions for the coming year. To me, autumn has always felt as if a new year is beginning: the languid summer comes to an end, and we return to our more rigorous rituals and routines at school or work. It is interesting to note that the celebration of the Jewish New Year, Yom Kippur, takes place during this season. The air is cooler and drier and there seems to be more clarity of vision, both externally as well as spiritually. The colors change brilliantly all around us, and the sky is at its bluest against the awesome leaves. We eat them with gratitude we can and preserve them for the coming cold winter months. It is the time to gather nature’s bounty, the fruits and vegetables, the grains and nuts. † Pronunciation for Autumn: AA as in "odd (AA.D)" T as in "tee (T.IY)" AH as in "mud (M.AH.D)" R as in "race (R.EY.S)" M as in "me (M.Autumn is the season of the harvest, when we reap what we planted in the spring. Autumn has in the last century been mainly given to baby girls.īaby names that sound like Autumn include Adain, Adaine, Adan, Addyn, Addyne, Adene, Adin, Adna, Adwen, Aideen, Aitann, Arddun, Arthene, Éadaoin, Oddnee, Oddney, Oddni, Oddnie, Oddny, and Odeane. In 2018, it ranked at #77 with a usage of 0.188%, but it was nevertheless the most widely used among all girl names in its family.
The baby name has experienced a drop in popularity since then. Its usage peaked modestly in 1998 with 0.217% of baby girls being named Autumn. The name increased in popularity from the 1960s up to the 1990s prior to that, it was of only infrequent use. See also the related categories, english, latin, and season.Īutumn is popular as a baby girl name. Like other season names, it was first used in 19th century.įorms of Autumn include the name Autom and the English Autum. It has often been bestowed upon someone born in autumn.
The first name is derived from the name of the season, which is ultimately of the Latin autumnus. It is from autumn autumnus which means 'autumn'. Autumn is of English origin and it is also used mainly in English. It is pronounced as AA-TahM or AORTahM †. The baby girl name Autumn is also used as a boy name, though it is far more popular for girls.
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