Spring Equinox

Welcome to spring and the start of the new solar year. Yesterday saw the Spring Equinox, the astronomical event where the day and night became equal in length. From now on, we will have more light each day and the solar energy will ramp up until the Summer Solstice.

The warmth of the sun encourages the sap to rise in the land, bringing new life and growth. This is the time of change, fast change, and whilst it’s not always smooth or easy, it’s necessary.

Astrologically we have entered the fire sign of Aries, which catapults us into new beginnings. Added to this, the eclipse season has started – the full moon on March 14th brought the first lunar eclipse, in the sign of Pisces and on Saturday 29th March we have a new moon and solar eclipse in the sign of Aries.

So, how do we align ourselves with this energy and avoid getting lost in an energetic maelstrom? How can we best work with the gifts of the Earth for our own health and the benefit of all?

Wheel of the Year

The wheel of the year acknowledges the cycles of change in the Earth and how that is felt by each of us within our lives. Though our modern world encourages us to falsely live as separate beings to the natural world, this places stress upon our nervous system. It is not good for us to constantly push against the tide of our natures – we are part of the Earth and as the Earth breathes in and out, so do we.

Spring is the time when we feel the rising sap of energy within our bodies, where we can feel renewed and open to possibility and adventure. Yet, if we have spent the winter working too hard and not taking the rest that winter invites, we can be feeling trepidatious about the onset of spring, and the energy that is rising in the land.

The eclipses don’t allow rest… and all the frenetic active energy may leave you feeling exhausted. If this resonates, then take some time to re-focus and align with the energy of the season. The best way to do this is to take some time off work and go off into the wild; spend a couple of days with the land, connecting and attuning to the life which is growing all around, reconnecting with these energies within yourself.

Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox is a time of balance before the full force of spring. All around on the land, the more-than-humans have been feeling the increasing solar energy and responding by growing and birthing. This is already visible with fresh green growth all around, lambs bleating in the fields and the dawn chorus of the songbirds singing loudly each morning.

The rising solar energy of this time offers help to burn away the lethargy of winter. As the sun shines, we can feel renewed energy in our bodies and as we unfurl and stretch our bodies from our winter slumber, we can feel refreshed and hopeful. This is best achieved by having physical contact with the land – maybe lying on the Earth and walking barefoot.

When you are fully present, in your body and on the land, what can you feel? Each Spring Equinox offers the opportunity to bring awareness to the abundance and fertility of life, taking time to pause, feel and realign ourselves with the changing energy of the season.

Aries 

Today, the 21st April, is the start of the Aries season, which aligns beautifully with the Spring Equinox, both being about new beginnings, growth and action. The energy of Aries is intense and can feel all consuming. The new moon in a week’s time will add to the energy with a new moon and solar eclipse, also in Aries.

This is a time of birthing and birth isn’t always a smooth ride. You may feel a real pressure to achieve what you are striving to birth in your life, to aim high and develop your dreams. Whilst it’s a good time for this, beneath the surface you may feel tired, uncertain, stressed, restricted, not ready. There is wisdom in slowing down, in reflection and consideration. 

Work with the energy of Aries to revitalise your body and work off the physical lethargy of winter. Finely tune all you have been dreaming and planning and, if it feels right, get it out there. And if it doesn’t, keep planning.  

Aries can offer falsehoods with the energy of positive encouragement that anything is possible.  

This is the month of manifestation, where the dreams that were created during Pisces can become decisive plans.

Yet, if restrictions force you to think again, know that a force that wants to be born in the world will be, though the way may look different to how you envisaged it. So instead of trying to force something to happen, sit back and see whether a different route will get you to the same place.

Slow down your plans and evaluate the finer details. Ensure that when you are ready to come out to the world with whatever you have been dreaming, you are ready.

The shadow of Aries is frustration and anger. Like a young child, when you can’t do everything immediately that you want to do and when life and circumstance forces you to wait, it can be explosive. You, and everyone else, may be feeling this at the moment. Be aware of these energies and be kind - to yourself and others.

New beginnings

This new moon solar eclipse is the perfect time to finally decide what you’re going to do with your life to help make the world a better place. Not to intellectualise but to act. What steps are you going to take? 

Yes, media is currently saturated with despair – with war and threat, prejudice and hate, fascism and negativity. This is a time of growing collective fear. The only way to fight fear is with love and positive action. The Earth is inviting your voice, inviting you to step up and bring your gifts into the world, to decide where you belong and do what you can to fight fear. This is the message of these times.

There are so many people working hard to make the world a better place. Now is the time to find them and join them. Spiritually this is a time of action. Of helping the collective consciousness of our planet.  

You might decide to volunteer at a local wildlife refuge, at a food bank, refugee centre or homeless shelter. You might decide to start a project which benefits people who are struggling, retrain or apply for a new, more ethical job. Now is the time to begin to put all those dreams into action.  

Welcome to Spring 

The best way to deal with the pressure cooker of energy you may feel at this time is to release the valve with physical action. Burn off those calories and become strong in your body. Tend plants, play with children. Really loosen up and prepare yourself for the work ahead.  

When we come to the new moon in Taurus next month, it will be the time to roll up your sleeves and work hard. So do the groundwork this month, prepare your soil well for the new shoots to grow. You have time. It doesn’t all need to happen now.  

The spiritual message of the month is to become aware of the web-of-life, of what you can feel energetically, of being conscious of what you are feeding and being responsible. Now is the time to orientate your path towards the greater good. To choose to be in alignment with the path of peace.  

This path involves being fully aware of your personal shadow, of doing the work to become conscious of all of your actions, conscious of what you choose to invest your time and energy into, of what you watch, of what you support. 

This is spring. This is the surge of new life. The sap rising. The unstoppable desire to create and to do. Be conscious of what you put your energy into. Ride the powerful energy of action this month, of the energy of the fiery dragon. Work with the energy to create powerful magic to charge up the web-of-life with positivity and healing.   

© Samara Lewis, March 2025