How to Celebrate Spring Equinox

Around March 21 every year, night and day are equal in length. Pagans all over the world celebrate the Spring Equinox. Winter is finally over and spring flowers are everywhere. It's a time to celebrate rebirth and growth. Whether you celebrate singly or with other Pagans, here are suggestions for a Spring Equinox ritual.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Spring flowers
• Dress, shirt or robe that's green or decorated with flowers
• Floral incense
• Eggs
• Salad greens
• Seeds

1. Get into the mood for the Spring Equinox ritual by taking a walk in a field of flowers. Choose a park, botanical gardens or somewhere out in the country. Go to a florist and buy fresh flowers if you can't manage to take a walk. Pick the ones that appeal to you without worrying if they "fit together."

2. Reflect on the meaning of spring. The Spring Equinox is a time to plan what you want to accomplish in the coming months. Decide what new things you want to bring into your life. Find objects that represent your desire and bring them with you into the ritual circle.

3. Decorate the altar with your fresh flowers. Pastel colors are traditional for the Spring Equinox but any bright colors will work. Wear a robe, dress or shirt that's green or has flowers on it. Jasmine, rose or any floral incense is appropriate to burn during the ritual.

4. Paint hard-boiled eggs with symbols of fertility, rebirth and spring. You can also make deviled eggs. Any green salad and sprouts are appropriate Spring Equinox food. Pumpkin and sunflower seeds symbolize the growth of the season.

5. Prepare your altar and your tools. Cast the circle, light incense and meditate on themes of spring. The Spring Equinox ritual is a time for planting ideas. Ask the goddess and god for guidance in carrying out your wishes in the coming months.

Tips & Warnings

• Plant an herb garden or some flowers on the day of the Spring Equinox. Feel yourself growing as they grow.
• Avoid using synthetic dyes to color your eggs for ritual. Find recipes for natural dies from roots and skin peelings of vegetables.

Resources

• School of the Seasons has information about the Spring Equinox.
• Find holiday celebrations in your state at Witch Vox.