How to celebrate the spring equinox

Ways to celebrate the spring equinox  

When is the equinox? Typically it is between March 19th-21st. This year 2020 it's on March 19th.

• Plant seeds

• Meditate
• Soak up springs warmth
• Use floral scents
• Walk outside
• Lay under a tree
• Bird Watch
• Pick flowers
• Have a picnic
• Dye eggs
• Have a equinox feast

Ostara Crystals

• Rhodochrosite
• Tigers Eye
• Chrysocolla
• Carnelian
• Apatite
• Serpentine

Incense to burn at this time of year

• Jasmine
• Rose
• Violet Petals
• Orris Root

Ostara the Goddess

According to the wheel of the the spring equinox is often referred to as Ostara. Ostara is believed to be an Anglo-Saxon goddess associated with the coming of dawn and the warming of the earth and spring.

Symbols of Spring 

• Rabbits- Manifestation of the Goddess
• Eggs- Fertility and life

Menu Ideas 

• Leafy Greens- Dandelion and Nettles (Nettle soup)
• Lamb or game hen
• Spring veggies like asparagus
• Chocolate eggs
• Deviled eggs
• Hot Cross Buns

Herbs of the Equinox

• Lily of the Valley
• Lavnedar
• Thyme
• Tarragon
• Lilac
• Violets
• Lemon Balm
• Honeysuckle
• Tulips
• Rose Hips

Spring Practices

In Ayurveda we practice a few other things at this time of the year. A seasonal cleanse is one of them. I have recorded previous episodes on the podcast discussing how to do one.

Listen to that episode here 

Keep on those layers- As soon as Minnesota has it’s first 50 degree day people are out in shorts & tank tops. That is not a good idea. Our bodies haven’t had time to adjust to the weather change. That actually leads to getting sick (our grandmothers were right, button up your coat & wear a hat) we need those items to help our bodies adjust to the sudden change in temperature.

 

Break a sweat- Now is a great time to head to the bootcamp or HIIT class. Break a sweat to keep the kapha energy from getting stagnate in the body especially the lungs.

Incorporate twists- In Ayurveda the kapha dosha is associated with the lungs. Now is the time to make sure you incorporate some twists to keep things from getting stagnant in the upper chest. A restorative twist over a bolster is a great option to keep things flowing.

Start to eat lighter foods- As the snow is melting or gone in some areas, you might notice your appetite decreasing as well. Honor that and start to incorporate those lighter foods such as seasonal veggies. I just made a cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts mixture with a little Green Goddess sauce on top by primal kitchen. It's a great light lunch or dinner idea. Bone broths are great as well to enjoy, or a nettle soup in the evening.

 

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