March 20, 2021, marks the Spring or Vernal Equinox here in the Northern hemisphere.

Equinox means “equal night” derived from Latin, it is what happens when the Sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are equal.

This event officially marks the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring.

On the March Equinox, we will experience a balance of light and dark, day and night.

Essentially, as you will have probably noticed, the hours of daylight have been gradually lengthening since the Winter Solstice in December (the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight). After three months of increasing daylight, we will begin to see more light each day.

So what does this mean for us?

The March Equinox is like a giant pause for the Earth. A balance between dark and light, masculine and feminine, yin and yang.

It represents a moment where we, too, can honor the balance between light and dark in our own lives before we move forward again, renewed, recharged, and ready for Spring.

As the daylight hours increase, so does our life force energy. You may begin to feel the stirrings of greater creativity and excitement to manifest new experiences within you.

You may notice that as the days grow longer, your creative energy bursts forth, and you feel a strong desire to manifest abundance and focus your energy and attention towards your hopes and dreams.

Now is an ideal time to celebrate the freshness and renewal you start to see around you physically in the natural world and take the time to raise your vibration and point of attraction to align your energy with all that you desire.

Universal Energies

When you think about it, the Earth’s energies and all the incredible forces at work in the greater Universe have an impact on us too. Even if we are yet to understand all that entails, we experience cycles and phases just like the Moon, the Earth, and the Sun.

Life is always going through phases of dark and light; change is inevitable, and our internal states are powerfully influenced by these energies.

Winter and prolonged darkness have its own beautiful healing magic for the Earth and for us too. It is a time of hibernation and going within, a stillness that is just as important as the active energy of Spring and Summer. But now as we emerge from that darkness, you can begin to think about what you want to rebirth, and where you want to place your energy.

It has been a challenging 12 months for most people on the planet.

We have spent huge amounts of time alone or in extra close proximity to our families, perhaps in the same house. We have likely been forced to focus on our lives in entirely new ways and find coping mechanisms that we had previously not needed.

Positive Return to Light

The return to Spring is about finding the positive energy in all that has come to pass and emerging from the dark just as the Spring flowers begin to shoot up and bloom.

Just as the daffodils, bluebells, and tulips emerge to face the sun, so do we stand in the light, ready for the next phase.

This return to light at the Spring Equinox offers us the opportunity to start again.

We can surrender our fears, our old habits, and anxieties and use this powerful energy to create a new slate for our lives.

Since the beginning of time, ancient cultures have marked this time of year with celebrations and rituals to honor our connection to the Sun and Earth.

You can honor these ancestors by creating your own ritual and celebration to mark the Equinox and the return to light.

With this potent energy of the March Equinox, think about how you are being called to restore balance to your experience, mind, body and soul once again.

Rituals and Celebrations

I invite you to consider how you can honor the balance within you over the next few days leading up to or around the March Equinox.

Meditate Each Morning

Go within and be quiet, and still let your inner self know you are open to messages and are willing to hear them now. Think about how you can bring more balance to your life.

Journal Your Thoughts

Spend a few minutes each morning upon rising to write down your thoughts and feelings about the next phase of your life. You can write down your intentions or things you wish to release. Focus on what brings you more balance in your life.

Greet the Dawn

Go outside as the sun rises and experience gratitude for a new day. Notice the signs of Spring and feel a deep appreciation for your life.

Light Two Candles and Repeat the Affirmation

“I am balanced. I am whole. I radiate peace. I radiate wisdom, and beauty, and love. I honor the Earth, and the Sun and the Moon, and I am present in my life to receive the blessings of this human experience.”

Enjoy the blessings of this time and step into your true power for the rest of the year!