Psychologically, today is the season of Expectancy . In the North, we are in the "pre-party" phase of the year. There is a collective lightness of being; people spend more time outdoors, clothing becomes lighter, and the cultural calendar fills with graduation ceremonies, outdoor festivals, and weddings. The mood is kinetic and outward-facing. We are not yet in the lethargy of high summer, but we are actively reaching for it.
In the Southern Hemisphere, meteorological autumn covers the full months of March, April, and May. Astronomy vs meteorology: When does summer start? - BBC what season is it today
Regardless of the hemisphere, today represents a "hinge" moment in the year. We are past the volatility of the equinox but have not yet settled into the stagnation of the solstice. Psychologically, today is the season of Expectancy