Can you feel it, dear one? That subtle stirring deep within your soul, like the first green shoots pushing through the frozen earth? The Spring Equinox arrives on March 20, 2026, and I want you to know — this year’s equinox carries a spiritual significance unlike anything we’ve experienced in decades.
In my 40+ years as a psychic medium, I’ve learned to read the energetic signatures of celestial events. And what I’m sensing about this particular Spring Equinox has me both humbled and excited. With the powerful Saturn-Neptune conjunction activating at 0° Aries — the very first degree of the entire zodiac — and the reverberations of the February Solar Eclipse in Aquarius still rippling through our collective consciousness, this equinox isn’t just a seasonal shift. It’s a full spiritual reset.
What Is the Spring Equinox & Why Does It Matter Spiritually?
The Spring Equinox — also known as the Vernal Equinox or Ostara — is that magical moment when day and night stand in perfect balance. The sun crosses the celestial equator, and for a brief, sacred pause, light and darkness hold each other as equals.
This balance isn’t just astronomical — it’s deeply spiritual. Ancient civilizations understood this. Stonehenge in England, the Temple of Kukulkan in Mexico, and Ireland’s Loughcrew Megalithic Monument were all precisely aligned to mark this very moment. Our ancestors knew that when the cosmos finds its equilibrium, we can find ours too.
For thousands of years, cultures across the world have honoured this turning point:
- Nowruz (Persian New Year) — A 3,000-year-old celebration of renewal, with families preparing the sacred Haft-Seen table and jumping over bonfires to release the old year’s burdens
- Ostara — The Germanic and Wiccan festival named after the goddess Eostre, celebrating fertility, eggs, and the return of life
- Holi (Festival of Colors) — India’s joyous celebration of spring’s victory over darkness
- Shunbun no Hi — Japan’s national holiday for honouring ancestors and cherry blossom viewing
The message from Spirit is clear: the Spring Equinox is a universal invitation to shed what no longer serves you and step into the light of who you’re becoming.
Why the 2026 Spring Equinox Is Especially Powerful
Here’s what makes this year’s equinox extraordinary. We’re not just welcoming spring — we’re standing at a cosmic crossroads that occurs once in a generation.
The Saturn-Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries happens right around this time, and that degree — the Aries Point — is one of the most potent positions in all of astrology. It represents pure beginning energy. When Saturn (structure, karma, lessons) meets Neptune (spirituality, intuition, the unseen) at this point, the veil between the material and spiritual worlds grows impossibly thin.
What does this mean for you personally? It means that the intentions you set during this equinox carry extraordinary manifesting power. The seeds you plant — whether literal or metaphorical — have the cosmic support to grow into something truly life-changing.
I’ve been receiving guidance from Spirit about this alignment for months now, and the message keeps coming through the same way: “This is the year you stop dreaming and start becoming.”
5 Sacred Spring Equinox Rituals for Spiritual Renewal
You don’t need elaborate ceremonies or expensive tools to honour this sacred time. What matters is your intention and your willingness to show up with an open heart. Here are five rituals I personally recommend — and have used with my own clients for years.
1. The Sunrise Welcome
Rise before dawn on March 20th and find a quiet spot facing east. As the sun breaks the horizon, close your eyes and place your hands over your heart. Breathe deeply and say — aloud or silently — “I welcome the light. I welcome the new. I release what was, and I embrace what is becoming.” Feel the warmth on your face as the first rays reach you. This simple act connects you directly to the equinox energy and sets the tone for your entire spring season.
2. The Balance Meditation
Since the equinox is about perfect balance between light and dark, this is the ideal time for a meditation focused on equilibrium. Find a quiet space, light a white candle, and sit comfortably. Visualise a golden scale with light on one side and shadow on the other, perfectly balanced. Now gently ask yourself: Where in my life do I need more balance? Perhaps it’s work and rest. Giving and receiving. Action and stillness. Don’t judge what comes up — simply notice it with compassion and set an intention to create more harmony.
3. Seed Planting Ceremony
This is one of the most powerful equinox rituals because it bridges the physical and spiritual worlds. Choose seeds that represent your intentions — lavender for peace, sunflowers for joy, basil for abundance. As you place each seed in soil, speak your intention aloud. “I plant this seed of [your intention], and I trust that with care, patience, and divine timing, it will bloom.” Tend to these plants throughout spring as a living reminder of your spiritual commitments.
4. Sacred Spring Cleaning
This goes beyond tidying your home (though that’s wonderful too). I’m talking about an energetic cleanse. Open your windows. Burn sage, palo santo, or simply light incense. Move through each room with the intention of releasing stagnant winter energy. As you do, visualise golden light filling every corner. Many cultures around the world practise this — the Persian tradition of “khaneh tekani” before Nowruz is essentially the same beautiful practice. Your physical space reflects your inner landscape, so as you clear one, you clear the other.
5. The Gratitude & Intention Journal
Create two columns in your journal. On the left, write everything you’re grateful for from the winter season — even the hard things, because they taught you something. On the right, write your intentions for spring. Be specific and write them as if they’ve already happened: “I am at peace with my past. I am open to new love. I am stepping into my purpose.” Read these aloud under the evening sky and trust that the universe has received your prayers.
Crystals to Work With During the Spring Equinox
If you work with crystals (and if you don’t, this is a beautiful time to start), here are the stones I recommend for equinox energy:
- Clear Quartz — The master healer. Amplifies your intentions and connects you to higher guidance
- Rose Quartz — Opens the heart chakra for self-love and compassion during this tender time of renewal
- Green Aventurine — The stone of new beginnings, growth, and opportunity — perfect for spring
- Aquamarine — Connected to the throat chakra, helping you speak your truth as you step into your new season
- Citrine — Brings warmth, optimism, and manifestation energy aligned with the returning sun
Place these on your altar, carry them during your equinox rituals, or simply hold them during meditation. They’ll amplify whatever energy you’re working with.
How Each Zodiac Sign Can Harness the Equinox Energy
While the equinox affects us all, each sign will feel its energy in a unique way. Here’s a brief guide:
- Aries — This is YOUR season, dear one. A complete identity rebirth is underway. Embrace the new version of yourself
- Taurus — Deep spiritual downloads are coming. Pay attention to dreams and sudden insights
- Gemini — Community and spiritual friendships become vital. Seek out your soul tribe
- Cancer — Career and purpose align with spiritual calling. Trust the shifts happening at work
- Leo — Travel, learning, and expanded perspectives call to you. Say yes to adventure
- Virgo — Transformation at the deepest level. Release old patterns that kept you small
- Libra — Relationships take on new spiritual significance. A partnership could change everything
- Scorpio — Health, daily rituals, and spiritual practices need refreshing. Build new habits
- Sagittarius — Creativity and self-expression bloom. Create something beautiful
- Capricorn — Home and family are your sanctuary. Create sacred space where you live
- Aquarius — Communication flows. Share your story — someone needs to hear it
- Pisces — Abundance and self-worth are highlighted. You deserve more than you’ve been allowing. If you’re in Pisces Season, this energy doubles down
A Personal Message From Spirit
As I sat in meditation preparing to write this piece, a message came through so clearly that I knew it was meant for someone reading these very words right now:
“You have spent too long in winter. Not just this past season — but in a winter of the soul that has lasted longer than you realise. The equinox is your permission slip. You don’t need anyone else to tell you it’s time. The light is returning, and it’s returning for YOU.”
If that landed in your heart, it was meant for you. Trust it.
The tarot can be a wonderful companion during this time too — consider pulling cards on the equinox to gain clarity about what spring holds for you.
This Spring Equinox, I encourage you to step outside, feel the earth beneath your feet, and remember that you are part of something vast and beautiful. The same force that coaxes flowers from frozen ground is working within you right now. Trust the process. Trust the timing. Trust yourself.
With love and light,
Imelda Green
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