Reference point: what the spring equinox will bring

      At this moment, the Sun shines directly from the east, and the shadows from vertical objects become as short as possible. Across the Earth (except for polar regions), day and night last approximately 12 hours each. From this day, astronomical spring begins for the inhabitants of the Northern Hemisphere: the daylight will increase until the summer solstice. The Sun rises higher above the horizon, and nature finally awakens from its winter sleep.

      What can be done on this day

      In the cultures of different peoples, this day is considered a time of balance, renewal, and the beginning of a new cycle. Energetically, this is a very powerful period.

      You can:

      Engage in cleansing. It is recommended to tidy up the house, throw away old and broken things. Symbolically, this is also a time for a "spring cleaning" in the mind: let go of grievances, finish long-standing matters.

      Make wishes and plan. Since this is astronomical New Year’s Day (for many peoples, the New Year began with the equinox), it is the perfect time to make plans for the next 6 months. It is believed that wishes made on this day have special power.

      Be in nature. It is good to spend time outdoors, especially at noon. Our ancestors believed that the energy of the awakening earth and sun fills a person with health. It is beneficial to plant plants or just take a walk.

      Meet with loved ones. The day symbolizes harmony, so it is good to gather with family or friends around a common table, to make peace after quarrels.

      What is not recommended to do

      Traditionally, the equinox is considered a time when "the world is open," and the boundary between the material and subtle worlds thins. Therefore, there are a number of warnings:

      Do not get angry, argue, or curse. On the day of balance, any negative word or emotion tends to "return like a boomerang" or take root in a person's fate for the entire next cycle. A quarrel on the equinox can lead to a prolonged conflict.

      Do not leave things unfinished. On this day, people try not to start something new without finishing the old. The energy of the beginning of a new cycle requires a "clean slate."

      Do not borrow money or lend. It is believed that if money is given away on this day, financial well-being may "leave" along with the departing winter. It is also not recommended to be greedy.

      Do not sleep until noon. Folk signs say that anyone who sleeps through dawn on the day of the equinox risks spending the entire spring in lethargy and drowsiness.

      What the spring equinox means

      Beyond the realms of astronomy and superstition, this is one of humanity's oldest holidays. Its meaning is encapsulated in the very word "equinox" — the equality of light and darkness.

      The equinox is:

      A celebration of life. For most ancient cultures, this was the day when light (the Sun, life, goodness) triumphs over darkness (winter, death, chaos). On this day, Ostara (Celtic traditions), Nowruz (Persian and Turkic New Year), and Maslenitsa (the farewell to winter among Slavs) were celebrated.

      A point of balance. Metaphysically, this is the day when the boundaries between the past and the future blur. It is the perfect moment for inner reflection: to find balance between work and rest, ambition and humility, physical and spiritual.

      The awakening of nature. From a biological perspective, it is after this date that irreversible processes of vegetation begin. Buds swell, birds arrive, and sap movement begins in trees.

      The spring equinox is not just a calendar date, but a powerful energetic transition. It is recommended to spend this day consciously: meet the dawn, tidy up your thoughts and space, and lay the foundation for the endeavors you would like to realize in the next six months.