Almost two months into 2023 and our resolutions seem a little bleak. Now, January went by in dealing with Mercury Retrograde and February’s Venus in Pisces energy motivated us to float in love. But March, comes with a phenomenon that is truly the astronomical world’s new year and the planets are giving another try at the ‘new year, new me’ thing. Wellness enthusiasts, 20th March will be your 31st January henceforth.
Every year, there are two dates when the days and nights are at equal time durations. These two dates are known as the Spring and Autumn Equinox. The Spring Equinox in March marks the end of winter and the beginning of sunnier days. It also is the start of longer days and shorter nights.
But why are we talking about it? Because it is the BEST time to go on a cleanse. Traditionally, people would welcome spring by performing various cleansing rituals. There is a reason why spring cleaning gets so much attention and is a time when Marie Kondo is the happiest. Since the universe is at equilibrium on this date, with the sun being right above Ecuador, it is perceived as a great time to let go of what no longer serves you, and adopt what does.
This cleanse can be in the form of tidying up your homes, purifying the aura of your homes with sage, bringing in flowers from the outside to celebrate, giving away things you haven’t used in over a year, and detaching yourself from toxic relationships. But the Spring Equinox and its benefits spill over into urging us to take care of our body and mind. A cleanse in the form of a gut detox or digital detox will be supported by the energies around you. The ideal time to fast, eat plant-based meals, and utilise the space that Equinox creates to transit from the winter mindset to spring. It is also a period when many fall sick due to seasonal changes but adhering and taking advantage of Equinox can help you ease through the seasons.
The Spring Equinox depicts a positive change that truly is amazing for our circadian rhythm. You can expect very deep sleep on the 20th of March, another night to bookmark for deep sleep is Autumn Equinox on the 23rd of September.