Spring equinox 2021: when is it, meaning and what to do to receive it

It’s official, spring has arrived and in addition to feeling the weather, the changes in energy portend a magical season. The northern hemisphere is preparing for the spring equinox, a day loaded with symbolism. Whether from science, from magic, or perhaps just from the senses, it is an instant that does not go unnoticed.

The vernal equinox will be this March 20 at 09:37 (UTC) or 4:37 am Central Daylight Time. The beginning of spring officially arrives, with the Sun at the equator and rising exactly in the east and setting in the west.

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During this phenomenon, night is equal to day (except at the poles) marking the perfect division between light and darkness. After this day, in the northern hemisphere, the spring equinox will bring earlier sunrises, while sunsets will be slower.

The spring equinox: what is it and what is its meaning

From science the equinox marks an intersection on the horizon. The imaginary line on Earth’s true equator involves the balance between light and dark. No matter where you are in the world (except at the poles) the equinox will be a part of you, with some small differences in the northern or southern hemisphere.

However, the equinox is more than science as it is currently an important energy moment for dozens of religions and practices. Its symbolic importance transcends cultures and times, in addition to the fact that its archetypal duality offers a moment in which the dichotomies of the human being can be explored; good and evil, light and dark, etc.

The spring equinox is the ideal space to reflect on the infinite existence of these dualities. There will always be light and darkness in the world, so it is essential to learn to coexist and dance among the alternatives.

This is exactly what we can reflect on with the arrival of the spring equinox, since the Earth and the cosmos show us that existence is an accumulation of endless processes with a reason for being. Take advantage of this day to connect with the rhythms of the cosmos and nature and feed your spirit with some energy celebration.

5 rituals to receive the new energy

Clean

During the equinox it is important to move the energy, clean and streamline the flows of your home. Throw away or donate everything you don’t use, clear the areas of your house and make sure you have your spaces clean and free. You can even rearrange your furniture for a new step into energy.

rites with dances

For abundance it is good to receive the equinox with special rites. A good option is to accompany your breakfast table with flowers and incense. Make any action a special beginning.

Attracts peace and purity

To attract balance and calm you can dress in white during this day or meditate in the morning. In the same way you can prepare a calm bath and relax while the light of the equinox arrives.

break new ground

The spring equinox becomes ideal to forget bad times and open new paths. To achieve prosperity and abandon the negative, you can write a letter with everything that implied a bad moment. Then burn this letter and write a new one with all your wishes for this year.

bless the future

To achieve our goals or simply prosper, it is necessary to sow and aromatic plants are ideal for visualizing goals and beginning to consecrate our next steps. Plant some seed and give it your good energy during this day.

Keep reading: Difference between solstice and equinox: mystical events of the cosmos

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