Aligning with the Energy of Growth
Spring Equinox
March 20, 2025
The Spring Equinox marks a turning point, where the energy shifts from the barrenness of winter to the vibrant energy of growth.
Astronomically, the Spring Equinox is pretty simple. The sun passes the Celestial Equator - an imaginary line in space that mirrors the terrestrial equator - and brings us equal light and darkness.
Metaphorically, the Spring Equinox is a threshold that marks the transition from winter’s rest, reflection, hibernation, and incubation to spring’s rebirth and renewal. Like nature’s stillness in winter, we have been quietly incubating the desires, ideas, and actions for the growth that we aspire to. We are invited to accelerate the realization of our aspirations by aligning with the archetypal cycle of awakening, hope, and renewal.
The Spring Equinox symbolizes:
Balance
Harmony
Rebirth
Action
Growth
Though the Equinox itself is a day of balance, I think of the Equinox as the beginning of spring’s exuberant energy. Spring is full of the action of growth - bulbs awaken and propel their greenery through the soil, the forsythia begins to bud, returning birds begin to build their nests - everything is reborn! Spring brings us the opportunity to awaken to our own possibilities and purpose.
ARIES
On March 21st,, our sun moves into the sign of Aries - a powerful force to support our intentions. Aries energy is:
Energetic
Enthusiastic
Bold
Pioneering
Determined
Risk-taking
With the sun now in Aries, we can approach our intentions full of courage, initiative, and a pioneering spirit. The sun in Aries fills us with energy and enthusiasm, inviting us to be bolder and pursue our goals with determination. Aries tells us it’s time to take initiative, enthusiastically move out of our comfort zone, and connect with our passion.
Reflections:
In what ways am I being called to step beyond my comfort zone?
Where in my life do I want to take action to nurture growth?
What do I need to let go of to pursue my intentions?