A Spring Equinox Ritual for Inviting Transformation

Ahh. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, spring has (almost) sprung. And, if you’re a multipotentialite, that means that you’re probably already knee-deep in a number of different projects. Having so many competing priorities and juggling multiple tasks makes it critical for us to have regular check-ins with ourselves. 

For me, the astrological seasons provide a perfect framework for this. Observing them with super simple rituals helps me to stay in tune with my ever-changing priorities and adjust where necessary. You don’t have to necessarily “believe” in astrology to benefit from it. You can simply take cues from it and use them in your personal growth journey. If you saw my article on ditching new year’s resolutions, you will have also seen a little introduction to how we can observe the astrological seasons. In a series of articles over the next year, I’ll delve a bit deeper into each of these seasons, sharing a simple ritual that can help you make the most of its associated energy.

So, where better to start than the astrological new year?! After a restful and reflective start to the calendar year, it’s time to change gears and get into action mode. This ritual is designed to help you do exactly that. Ready? Let’s go!

What is the Spring Equinox?

The Spring Equinox is a point in time when the Sun crosses the Earth’s equator. That is, the Sun does not appear to be North or South of the equator but rather in line with it. This causes us to experience roughly equal hours of day and night across the world, hence the name equinox. There are two equinoxes every year: one in March and one in September. 

The Spring Equinox is in March for those in the Northern Hempishpere and in September for those in the South. The March equinox is also called the astrological new year, as it’s when the Sun moves into the part of the sky known as Aries, the first sign of the zodiac. The energy of the Spring Equinox relates to initiating new things and planting seeds that will put you on the path to the life you desire.

Ready to lay the foundations for your dream year?

Step 1: Schedule time

The Spring Equinox is usually around 20th March for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere and 20th September for those in the Southern Hemisphere. As the date creeps closer, be sure to book time in with yourself to dedicate to this ritual. For a lot of us, if it’s not in the calendar, it simply won’t happen. Make the appointment in your diary so that you don’t forget! Your ritual doesn’t have to be at the exact time of the equinox—anytime that week should be fine. Even if it ends up being a couple of weeks past the date, I always think it’s better to do it late than not at all.

Step 2: Create a healing space

Whether you decide to do this ritual out in nature or in the comfort of your home, put some intention into your environment. Ensure you won’t be disturbed, choose a clean and calming space and make sure things like lighting and ventilation are on point. You can also add crystals, candles or any other touches that will make your space feel that bit more magical.

Step 3: Do, Be, Have

The calendar new year, January 1st, has become a natural time for reflection for many of us. So hopefully you’ve already had some ideas on what you would like to change or enhance this year. Now it’s time to put this into concrete terms! On a piece of paper, write the following statements and fill in the blanks.

By the end of this year, I will be…

By the end of this year, I will be doing…

By the end of this year, I will have…

Write whatever comes to mind. For guidance, the first statement (be) usually relates to the kind of person you want to be, the second statement (do) usually relates to how you want to spend your time and energy, and the final statement (have) usually relates to material possessions and physical environment.

Step 4: Get specific

Now, for each statement, get specific about how you can actually achieve this. What needs to change? What support do you need? What do you potentially need to give up? For example, maybe one of your statements was: By the end of this year, I will be working for myself so the specific intention could be This year, I will save x amount of money, gain y amount of clients and leave my corporate job.

Step 5: Break it down

Since we’re working with the astrological seasons here, there is a built in time frame for you to break your intentions down into mini goals. What do you need to achieve by the summer solstice, fall equinox and winter solstice to realize your dreams? Staying with the example above, maybe you’ll write something along the lines of:

By the Summer Solstice:

• Have $5,000 saved
• Start creating branding materials
• Decide on services

By the Fall Equinox:

• Have $10,000 saved
• Contact at least 20 potential clients
• Website / social pages live

By the Winter Solstice:

• Have $15,000 saved
• Have at least 2 clients
• Get client testimonials

By the Spring Equinox

• Have $20,000 saved
• Quit job!

Step 6: Plan your immediate actions

The Spring Equinox is all about taking action, so it’s time to zoom in on your first set of outcomes and see how you can start taking steps to making them a reality. Look at your list of outcomes to achieve by the summer solstice. Write down some actions that you can start from today to help you get there. You’ll need to do this again each quarter for the next round of outcomes. Back to our example, you might write:

Between now and the summer solstice, I will:

• Cancel my gym membership and work out three times a week at home
• Sell old clothes and homeware on eBay
• Start doing meal prep on Sundays and limit take outs to once a month
• Start talking to friends and family about my new freelancing gig
• Create my logo, brand messaging and company name

This step helps your overall intentions to feel closer and more manageable, as well as giving you actions to take right now while you’re still motivated.

Step 7: Celebrate

It might sound strange, me asking you to celebrate before you’ve even done anything! But this process of mapping out your dreams and the path you’ll take to achieve them is something. And it’s something many people never take the time to do. You should feel incredibly proud of yourself for having such vision, and you should celebrate out of excitement for where this journey will take you. How you celebrate is totally up to you.

And that’s it! You’ve taken advantage of the Spring Equinox energy of initiation and started to make real change in your life. As with anything, this isn’t a one and done kinda thing. Be sure to revisit your intentions and actions regularly, and to check in on immediate action steps every quarter. I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to see what life is like come the next astrological new year!

Your turn

What major changes would you like to see in your life by this time next year? Do you feel this ritual could help you on your way? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments!