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On March 20, 2026, the spring equinox takes place in the northern hemisphere, marking the official beginning of spring. In ancient traditions, these turning points of nature have been celebrated for centuries as a tribute to the cycle of life. Especially in these modern times, rituals serve as a reminder to live with the seasons, stay true to your own rhythm and consciously usher in the start of a new period.
The name spring equinox comes from Latin: aequus means ‘equal‘ and nox means ‘night‘. On this day, day and night are exactly equal in length. After this, light wins over darkness and the days slowly but surely become longer. The spring equinox falls around March 20 every year and astronomically marks the moment when the sun crosses the equator on its way to the northern hemisphere.
Many cultures that lived in connection with nature had their own celebration of the spring equinox. In ancient Persia, Nowruz (the Persian New Year) still marks this day with festivities, fire and fresh food. The Egyptians built the Sphinx so that it looks directly at the rising sun on the spring equinox. In ancient European traditions, the spring equinox was celebrated as Ostara, a festival of light, renewal and fertility, with eggs as a symbol of new life. And the Mayans oriented the pyramid of Chichén Itzá so that on this exact day a snake of light appears to glide down the steps. Each in their own way, these peoples honored the same thing: the awakening of the earth and the promise of a new beginning.
Where winter invited us into stillness, spring now asks us to step outside. Together with the start of the Aries season (the astrological new year) and the end of the retrograde season, this day is energetically a powerful turning point: stagnation makes way for movement, growth and renewal. In many ancient traditions, this was also seen as the moment to sow, both literally in the earth and figuratively in one’s own life. What do you want to grow this year? The spring equinox is the perfect moment to ask yourself that question.
You really don’t need to organize an elaborate ceremony to celebrate the spring equinox. A few simple ideas are:
Tidy up your home and open the windows. Let the fresh air blow away the winter energy. Afterwards, light a candle as a symbol of the new light you are welcoming.
Fire is one of the most universal rituals during the spring equinox. Write down what you want to leave behind, such as a pattern, an experience, a life lesson learned or a period in your life that is complete. Then consciously burn the paper by a candle or a (safe) open fire. Fire transforms: what you release makes space for what is allowed to come.
Literally plant a seed in the earth while speaking aloud what you want to grow this season. This is perhaps the most direct spring ritual of all: an act of trust and surrender to life itself and hope for a fruitful future.
Take a mindful walk and observe how nature is awakening. Touch the earth, smell the air and listen to the birds. This simple ritual connects you directly with the cycle you are celebrating.
Place your stones outside or on the windowsill during the equinox so they can charge with the fresh spring sun. Meditate with them in your hand and set your intention for the new season.
Take the time to connect with your heart and write on questions such as: What can I release after winter? What brings me joy? And where do I want to grow towards?
Gather spring flowers, a candle and your crystals in a beautiful spot in your home. Light the candle as a symbol of the new light you are welcoming and charge your stones with your intention for the new season.
Consciously choose an herb that matches the energy of spring: nettle for purification and renewal, chamomile for calm and solar energy, elderflower for the transition to a new season or mint for fresh, activating energy.
A traditional spring gesture in her honor is baking a cake full of aphrodisiacs, such as rose cake or honey cake, decorated with edible flowers and almond paste. A ritual of giving, indulging and celebrating beauty.
On the equinox this is a special moment. The sun rises exactly in the east and marks the point of new beginnings. Take a conscious moment to pause, even if it is just for five minutes.
Spring calls for crystals that support the energy of renewal and growth.
Flower agate – Supports personal growth and blossoming
Rose quartz – Stimulates self-love and compassion for yourself and others
Carnelian – Activates life energy, motivation and determination
Green aventurine – The stone of new opportunities and optimism
