Spring Equinox Rituals
Spring Equinox is when there’s as many light hours in the day as dark, marking the start of spring and the coming of the lighter, warmer months.
I find the Spring/Autumn Equinox and Summer/Winter Solstices a great time to check in with myself and practise some simple rituals that are therapeutic, relaxing and up-lifting:
See the sun rise
Find a local spot with a nice view and go for a walk just before dawn. As the sun comes up over the horizon, take a moment to feel grateful and reflect on everything the sun provides: we literally could not survive without it!
Close your eyes for a moment and let the warming rays wash over you as you take a deep, cleansing breath. As you continue your walk, be mindful by noticing all the new growth that’s springing up; from flowers to the leaves returning on the trees.
2. Bring some flowers into your home
Daffodils are very symbolic of Spring but any flower you love: treat yourself to a gorgeous bunch and put them in the room you spend most time in. Don’t forget to take a moment to smell them, too.
3. De-clutter (physically and emotionally)
Now’s a great time to have a big spring cleaning session. What physical items are you holding on to, that you no longer need? Time to have a clear out.
What emotional clutter do you need to release? Write a list of everything that’s no longer serving you, and (safely) burn it: negative emotions, bad habits, unhelpful thoughts, people, events… let that sh*t go, you don’t need to carry it any longer.
4. Plant seeds (not just the garden variety)
It’s a great time to plant *actual* seeds of course, but also: set some intentions. Review and refresh your goals. Write your ‘wish list’ for the Universe in your journal. Update your vision board. Carry out a manifesting ritual. Start making plans for Spring and Summer. What do you want to do, be and have? Now’s a great time to get clear.
5. Create and enjoy your own spiritual ritual
I have a ritual I enjoy on new moons and full moons, as well as the equinoxes and solstices. Create your own by tapping into your intuition and seeing what feels right. Here’s mine to get you started… I:
Put some relaxing background music on. I really like ‘Kirtan Alive’ by Edo & Jo, or Reiki Gold. Find something that relaxes you.
Light candles and/or incense (especially good for this as they represent both the return of the light and the fire of the sun). This creates a lovely atmosphere, and smells lovely too.
Place some crystals around me. I have many crystals so I pick whatever I feel called to in the moment. Sometimes in a semi-circle in front of me, others in an entire circle surrounding my space.
Take a moment to ground and centre myself: I place my feet on the floor, close my eyes and imagine deep roots coming out from underneath my feet and connecting me to the Earth. A few deep, relaxing breaths here before opening my eyes again.
Write in my journal, including: 10 things I’m grateful for, a list of positive memories, and my intentions for the coming month or season.
Oracle or tarot card reading. This is something I’ve really enjoyed doing over the past year. It’s a chance to ask for guidance or inspiration. Sometimes I just pull one card… other times I do a long reading with multiple cards. This is a whole blog in itself, but I love doing it and it can be really helpful as well as inspiring.
Meditation. If you’re new to meditating, I’d recommend checking out a mindfulness meditation on YouTube or an app like Calm or Headspace. During this particular ritual, I usually do a Spirit Guide meditation which usually brings guidance, healing, love and inspiration. Spirit Guides is another blog entirely; let me know if you’re interested in this topic!
At the end of my ritual, I say ‘Thank you universe!’ and always end feeling relaxed, calm and yet invigorated. Use your instincts to create your own ritual, and practice it often for maximum benefits.
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