The Spring Equinox: History, Rituals & Reawakening Your Spirit : Chat Off The Mat Season 2 Episode 6

It’s March, and you may be feeling a shift in your spirit, moving from wanting to be bundled up inside, to going outside and getting things done.

This is no surprise when you tune into the energies of the Spring Equinox and the seasons.

You may be surprised to know that many people are not aware of the different powers that form from astrological events, and why it is important to be mindful of them.

Since Neolithic times, cultures have developed rituals and practices that are in sync with the wheel of life and the seasons.

Awareness of the new burst of energy that happens on the Spring Equinox can help you set some rituals and practices that will keep you in balance while experiencing the change of the seasons.

In this episode, Rose and Jennifer dissect some fun facts about what the Spring Equinox is, what it means, the history and associations that go along with it, astrology for this time of year, and rituals and practices you can do to help you harness this lively energy and give yourself a more successful rest of the year.

You will hear about:

-Different ways to find health and balance.
-Setting yourself up for a more successful year.
-Spring as the symbolic beginning of the seasonal wheel and how we sense and feel the shift.
-The winter vibe that might be making us still feel sleepy and sluggish.
-Reignited passions.
-Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong, and the moving from the cooler yin qualities of winter into the fiery sparks of yang that dominates summer.
-Rebirth and planting, mother earth, the union between the masculine and feminine, and the mind, spirit, and emotions.
-A reawakening after winter.
-Specific practices you can do to have healthy Qi (energy) on the day of the equinox.
-Moving forward with the burst of the youthful Aries enthusiasm that begins at this time of the year.
We hope you enjoy the episode. Please visit our website with any questions or comments.

References for the episode:

Article: Spring Equinox 2022: Fairies, cherry blossom trees and why you should visit Stonehenge (telegraph.co.uk)

Books:

“Celtic Tree Oracle Guidebook” by Sharlyn Hidalgo

“The Green Witch” by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

“The Way of Qigong” by Kenneth S. Cohen

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