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The Spring Equinox is a moment of balance, when light and dark stand as equals before the days begin to stretch longer. It is a turning point, a threshold, a reminder that no matter how long winter lingers, spring always comes.
Albert Camus wrote:
"In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger—something better, pushing right back."
This is the true lesson of the Equinox. It is not just about the return of warmth and longer days—it is about rediscovering the light that was within us all along. Even in the coldest moments, even when the world feels uncertain, there is something steady inside you. Something untouchable, unshakable, eternal.
The Equinox is the perfect time to honor your own renewal, strength, and resilience. Below are six ways to celebrate the changing season, to plant the seeds of new intentions, and to reconnect with your own invincible summer.
Six ways to celebrate the Spring Equinox
1. Create an Altar of Light and Strength
Altars are not just for ritual—they are for remembrance. They remind us of who we are and where we are going. Set up a sacred space in your home, no matter how small, that symbolizes your personal resilience and renewal.Include elements that represent balance, light, and growth:
- Flowers or plants – reminders of life's endless cycles of renewal
- Black and white candles – symbols of balance and transformation
- Crystals – such as Sky Blue Topaz for new beginnings, Green Aventurine for healing, and Pyrite for strength
- A personal token – a photo, a quote, or an item that reminds you of your own perseverance
- A written intention – a word or phrase that will guide you through this next season
Light a candle, take a deep breath, and whisper: "Within me, there is something stronger."
2. Plant a Seed, Plant a Dream
To plant something is an act of faith. Whether you place seeds in the ground or simply place an intention in your heart, trust that growth will come. As you plant, say: "Like this seed, my dreams will grow. Like the sun, my strength will rise." Water your plant, speak kindly to it, and know that in tending to something small, you are tending to your own resilience.
3. Give Back to the Earth That Holds You
The Earth supports us unconditionally. The Equinox is a perfect time to give back, to restore balance not just within yourself but within your surroundings.
- Pick up litter in your neighborhood
- Reduce your plastic use
- Plant a tree or flowers for pollinators
- Donate to an environmental cause
As you take action, remind yourself: "The world sustains me, and I sustain the world."
4. Welcome New Beginnings with Open Arms
Change is often uncomfortable. But what if we embraced it instead? What if, instead of fearing the unknown, we trusted that we were made to grow, to evolve, to bloom? Whether you are stepping into something new or still waiting for clarity, use this mantra: "I trust the unfolding of my life. Everything is happening for me, not to me." New beginnings are not about knowing the outcome. They are about having the courage to begin.
5. Clear Space for New Energy
Spring cleaning is not just about tidying up—it’s about making space for what is to come. Whether it’s cleaning your home, releasing old habits, or letting go of past disappointments, clearing away the old makes room for the new. As you clean, say: "I release what no longer serves me. I make space for light, for joy, for possibility." Let go, open the windows, and feel the shift.
6. Reflect on Your Own Growth
So much has changed since the last Equinox. You have changed. Maybe in small ways, maybe in profound ways. Take a moment to honor that. Write down three ways you have grown, three challenges you have overcome, three things you are proud of. If you can’t think of anything, simply write: "I am still here. I am still growing. That is enough." Because it is.
Spring is Not Just a Season—It is a Reminder
No matter what happens in the world, the Earth keeps turning. The sun rises. The flowers bloom. And inside you, there is something just as steady, just as certain. This Spring Equinox, celebrate your own resilience. Honor your own light. You have everything you need inside you—your own invincible summer.
