At Luna & Lark, we believe that beauty and wellness should never come at the planet’s expense. From the beginning, our mission has been rooted in intentionality—supporting brands that care for people and the planet, and creating a space where sustainability is second nature.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Greenspark, a platform that helps businesses take meaningful climate action. Through this partnership, every order placed at Luna & Lark helps plant trees, rescue ocean-bound plastic, and support carbon offset projects around the world.
Our community deserves to feel good about what they buy—and that includes the impact each purchase makes beyond the bathroom shelf. With Greenspark, we’re able to weave environmental impact directly into our daily operations, turning small steps into collective change.
As summer fades and the days grow shorter, the Fall Equinox marks a moment of balance, reflection, and preparation for the colder months ahead. Occurring around September 22nd or 23rd each year, this astronomical event is more than just a seasonal milestone—it has a rich history and meaningful traditions across cultures.
A Brief History of the Fall Equinox
The word "equinox" comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), referring to the day when daylight and darkness are nearly equal. For ancient civilizations, this balance of light and dark held spiritual and agricultural significance.
Ancient Egypt: Egyptians used the equinox to align temples and mark important religious ceremonies. The Nile’s flooding, which was crucial for agriculture, was closely tied to solar events like the equinox.
Mesoamerica: The Maya and Aztecs built pyramids that aligned with the sun during equinoxes, creating breathtaking displays of light and shadow that symbolized cosmic order.
Europe: Celtic cultures celebrated the equinox with harvest festivals, honoring deities associated with fertility, agriculture, and the changing seasons.
East Asia: In Japan and China, the equinox marks a time to honor ancestors and reflect on the impermanence of life, with festivals like Higan emphasizing balance and gratitude.
Across cultures, the Fall Equinox has symbolized transition, gratitude for the harvest, and the delicate balance between light and dark—a reminder that change is a natural and necessary part of life.
How to Celebrate the Fall Equinox
Celebrating the equinox can be as simple or elaborate as you like. Here are some ideas to honor the season:
1. Connect with Nature
Take a walk outdoors to witness the changing leaves and the shifting light. Notice the crispness in the air, collect fallen leaves, or observe migrating birds. Spending time in nature helps you tune into the rhythm of the season.
2. Create an Equinox Altar
Decorate a small table with seasonal items like pumpkins, gourds, apples, and autumn leaves. Add candles or crystals if you enjoy symbolic elements. This can serve as a space for reflection or meditation on balance in your life.
3. Host a Harvest Feast
Share a meal with family or friends featuring seasonal produce like squash, apples, nuts, and root vegetables. Traditionally, harvest festivals celebrated abundance, and sharing food is a timeless way to honor that spirit.
4. Reflect and Set Intentions
Use the equinox as a time to reflect on your goals and life balance. Journaling about what you want to release and what you want to cultivate can align you with the energy of transition and growth.
5. Light a Candle Ceremony
Light a candle for each aspect of your life you want to balance—work and rest, giving and receiving, activity and reflection. Let the equinox inspire mindfulness and harmony in your daily routines.
Embracing the Balance
The Fall Equinox is more than just an astronomical event—it’s an opportunity to pause, appreciate the present, and prepare for the months ahead. Whether through reflection, feasting, or connecting with nature, celebrating this turning point can bring a sense of harmony and gratitude to your life.
The Luna & Lark Wellness Box is your monthly ritual in a box—carefully curated to support your body, mind, and spirit. Each box includes 16 organic Tampon Tribe tampons and 6 Tampon Tribe pads, paired with wellness goodies to make your period feel like less of a chore and more of a treat.
Some collaborations feel written in the stars — and our new partnership with The Organic Salon is one of them. ✨
There are a lot of reasons to love The Organic Salon — they use hair color without ammonia or recorcinol. They don't carry products that use parabens, sulfates, silicones, or artificial fragrance. They offer services for all people and hair textures. Plus they have the best atmosphere filled with plants and even the occasional shop dog visit!
It was an easy choice to get my own haircuts there (shout out to Lydia!), and an even easier choice as I considered potential partnerships for Luna & Lark. Learning everything I can about clean skin care and cruelty-free beauty was enough of a learning curve, partnering for organic haircare made sense.
What This Means for You
Together, we’ll be offering a curated collection of clean beauty essentials available through both Luna & Lark Apothecary and The Organic Salon. Think product swaps — we're relying on The Organic Salon team to provide the best haircare options at Luna & Lark Apothecary, and we're bring organic skin care to the salon. To make it extra special, we're offering a 5% discount to any salon clients buying from our collection during their appointment.
A Ritual Aligned with the Stars
Launching this partnership under the waxing crescent moon feels especially fitting. This phase is all about growth, momentum, and tending to what you wish to flourish. Virgo season amplifies this energy by encouraging simplicity, organization, and care. It’s the perfect moment to plant the seeds of a collaboration that will grow into something truly luminous. 🌱
Beauty that Gives Back
Both The Organic Salon Kansas City and Luna & Lark Apothecary make giving back a part of their ethos. The Organic Salon donates 6% of their profits to local organizations in Kansas City including: G.I.F.T. KC, After the Harvest, GreenWorks, Newhouse, City Union Mission, and MOCSA. Luna & Lark Apothecary supports Kansas City non-profits the Great Plains SPCA and Outreach International in addition to donating a portion of every product sale to sustainability initiatives with Greenspark which supports Plastic Bank, Carbon Pool Project, EarthLungs, American Forests, Mother Trees, SamaÚma, and Coastal Kelp.
Visit The Organic Salon Kansas City
1517 Westport Road Kansas City, MO 64111
HOURS BY APPOINTMENT:
Sun/Mon: CLOSED Tues: 9:30a-7p Wed: 9:30a-5p Thurs: 9-8p Fri: 9-5p Sat: 9a-3p
✨ Here’s to new beginnings, steady growth, and rituals that shine. ✨
