Spring Equinox: Rituals to Celebrate the Date 🌼

The arrival of spring has been celebrated since antiquity. The beginning of this season symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of milder and more fertile times. Therefore, the spring equinox is the ideal time for fertility and harmony rituals.

Discover the main symbols of spring, some simple rituals to celebrate the arrival of the flower season and a honey cake recipe to share this moment with those you love.

spring equinox

The spring equinox marks the beginning of the flowering season. The equinox represents the average position of the Sun in relation to the Earth, that is, none of the hemispheres is inclined in relation to the Sun, with its rays falling directly on the equator, illuminating both hemispheres equally – which makes the day and night are of exactly the same duration.

The date of the spring equinox varies from year to year. In general, it takes place between September 21 and 23 in the Southern Hemisphere and between March 21 and 23 in the Northern Hemisphere.

Ostara: the celebration of spring

On the spring equinox, the Sabbath of Ostara is celebrated. The name was given in honor of the goddess Eostre, linked to fertility, love and rebirth. Therefore, Ostara is the ideal time for rituals related to female fertility, love and harmony.

The main symbol of the spring equinox is not flowers, as we might think. Of Celtic origin, the celebration originated in the northern hemisphere and its main symbols are the rabbit or hare and colored eggs. Does that remind you of something?

Yes, Easter! We celebrate the date at approximately the same time as Easter is celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere, and some of its symbols have been incorporated into the festivity.

Spring Equinox: Main Elements

• Symbols: rabbit, colored eggs and flowers
• plants: jasmine, lily, rose and violet
• Colors: yellow, green, white and gold
• Crystals: rose quartz, white quartz, emerald and citrine
• Incense: violet, sage and jasmine
• Drinks: wine, milk and yogurt

Rituals for spring

You can celebrate the arrival of spring in different ways. Here are some simple rituals and two more elaborate recipes – choose the options that make you feel most comfortable or that you find most enjoyable and celebrate the flower season!

• plant seeds of a flower or plant you love
• take a walk in a park or woods; connecting with nature on that date is essential
• decorate eggshells with the colors of Ostara
• feed birds or install a water cooler in your garden or balcony
• use eggshells to strengthen your plants
• pick or buy colorful flowers to decorate your home

Early spring is the ideal time for home harmonizing rituals. Lavender is a powerful plant for this purpose – learn more on the YouTube channel:

How to make an altar for the spring equinox

Creating an altar is a beautiful way to celebrate any date connected to nature. Choose a special corner in your home, visualize the harmony and seeds of what you want to harvest in the near future and decorate this space with some of the items below, the ones that make the most sense for you:

• fresh flowers;
• eggs;
• pastel candles;
• illustrations of the goddess Ostara;
• if you are a mother, a photo of your child(ren);
• if you want to get pregnant, baby illustrations;
• rabbits (illustrations or plushies);
• crystals associated with spring;
• the Sun and Lovers tarot cards, or any other card you associate with this moment.

You can ritualize the creation of the altar by carefully gathering the items and meditating for some time before assembling the altar. As you place each item, feel the energy of Ostara moving through your body and your space, bringing you renewal, fertility and harmony.

spring honey cake

Honey cake is one of the most symbolic foods of early spring, as it refers to bees and their relationship with flowers, allowing pollination and the emergence of new plants. Another way to celebrate the equinox is to make this recipe, which is simple and promises to please the whole family. Take note:

Ingredients

170 grams of bee honey

140 grams of unsalted butter

85 grams of brown sugar

30 grams of yeast (two tablets)

2 eggs

200 grams of wheat flour

1 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda

1 tablespoon (dessert) of chemical yeast

1 Tablespoon Cinnamon Powder

orange zest

Preparation mode

In a bowl, mix all the wet ingredients (honey, butter, eggs, orange zest).

In another container, mix the dry ingredients (sugar, wheat, bicarbonate, yeast, cinnamon). Then, unite the mixtures in the same bowl; mix until obtaining a homogeneous mass.

Bake in a greased shape for about 35 minutes, with the oven at 180ºC.

Ready to do your spring ritual? Also learn how to prepare for the other seasons of the year: