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The equinox: a moment of balance in nature
The word “equinox” itself has its roots in Latin and literally means “equal night.” It refers to that particular moment in time when the Earth’s tilt and its orbit around the Sun perfectly coincide, allowing the Sun to pass over the celestial equator. This results in a very unusual day in which daylight and darkness are virtually equal in duration.

This phenomenon occurs twice a year, once in spring and once in autumn. On March 21, the spring equinox occurs and marks a significant change in the Northern Hemisphere, signifying the beginning of a move away from the cold and towards longer and sunnier days.

Throughout the course of human history, this balance of day and night is treated as something deeply symbolic. Many see it as an example of two opposites coexisting in perfect harmony.

As the equinox marks a point on the border of two seasons, it has often been seen as a kind of “threshold,” a specific moment in time in which one season formally ends and another formally begins.

For agricultural societies, this was very important part of the year. It was the ultimate sign that fertility was returning back into the earth and that planting season had finally arrived. And yet, beyond those agricultural realities of the equinox, there has always been a sense of personal reflection and contemplation that comes from people’s thinking of their own growth and rebirth.

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Why rituals have always been part of seasonal changes
It is in the human nature to develop and practice rituals that celebrate special milestones. Whether it is birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or the change of seasons, these rituals make us stop for a moment and reflect, breath, and look around.