Equinox date: March 20th, 2025
Just as the seasons are shifting so are we. The Spring Equinox marks a moment of balance between light and dark. It’s a beautiful opportunity to step into a time of renewal and growth. Just as nature awakens after the stillness of winter, we are also invited to embrace the freshness and clarity that comes with this seasonal shift.
Changing of the season: from winter's rest to spring's vitality
Winter is a season of quietness, coldness, darkness, which can feel heavy at times, both physically and emotionally. During these months, the sun’s energy is at its lowest, and the days are shorter. This is a time where we are invited to move our energy inward, asking us to pause, rest, and let go. As we turn the seasonal wheel into spring, we feel the reawakening energy, bringing light, inspiration, and vitality back into our lives.
Spring is a season full of promise, full of new life. This transition from winter into spring is one that encourages us to step into new possibilities with a renewed sense of energy.
The gift of spring: Renewal and rebirth
Spring is about rebirth and new beginnings. It’s a time to plant seeds, whether for the garden, our projects, or within our own hearts. We can feel the energetic rise as the days get longer, the sun’s warmth increases and the birds start to sing again.
Spring offers us the chance to open ourselves up to new inspirations, fresh ideas, and the joy of creation. As nature blossoms, so can we. But just like a seed needs care and nurturing to grow, so do we. This is a time to honor both the natural cycles of nature and the cycles within our own lives.
Here are a few ways to embrace the energy of spring:
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Honor the Balance: The Equinox reminds us of the balance of light and dark. Reflect on where you feel balanced in your own life and where you need more light to grow.
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Plant Seeds of Intention: This is the time to plant your intentions for the upcoming months. What do you want to create or manifest as the year unfolds? Write down your goals and allow the energy of spring to nurture them.
Cacao spring ritual: Awakening and inspiration
This practice with cacao offers a beautiful way to align with the new energy of spring, helping us awaken and activate creativity. Cacao, with its heart-opening properties, allows us to connect with our desires and set intentions that feel aligned with our true selves. You can do it at home or anywhere in nature, alone or together.
Take a moment to reconnect with yourself through this simple cacao ritual or any variation
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Prepare your favorite cacao drink
Or bring hot water, frother/shaker and all ingredients with you. -
Sit in Stillness with Your Cacao
Find a quiet space, settle in, and bring your awareness to your breath. -
Breathing Practice
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Begin by observing your natural breath.
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Focus on the inhale as it fills you with fresh energy, and notice how it energizes your body.
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Let your exhale be a release, a gentle letting go of any tension from the winter
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Repeat for several minutes, breathing in the vitality of spring and releasing anything that no longer serves you
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Sip Your Cacao Mindfully
Take a slow sip of your cacao. Notice the warmth, the flavors, and how it nourishes you deeply.
Embrace the new energy
Stay seated in stillness and feel the vitality growing within you. Allow this new energy to fill you with inspiration for the coming days.
Wishing you a happy, vital, fresh Spring Equinox 🌱