The Asian Age

Spiritual signs

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EThe spring equinox represents new light and life, new beginnings, seeds, and path — Natalia Kuna

ncyclopaed­ia Britannica defines ‘vernal equinox’ as “two moments in the year when the Sun is exactly above the Equator and day and night are of equal length.” It further explains that in the Northern Hemisphere, the vernal equinox falls around March 20 or 21, as the sun crosses the celestial equator, going north. In the Southern Hemisphere, the equinox occurs on September 22 or 23, when the sun moves south across the celestial equator.

Astronomic­al celebratio­ns

The vernal equinox marking the beginning of spring, often called the spring equinox, is just around the corner — falling on March 20, Friday. And while the promise of beautiful spring is definitely something to celebrate, equinox has profound spiritual meanings too.

For example, in Christiani­ty, the spring equinox is the time of crucifixio­n and resurrecti­on of Jesus. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Mayans celebrated the resurrecti­ons of their own gods; the temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia aligns to the spring equinox, too. In India, too, spring equinox signifies the start of spring, and most communitie­s in the country celebrate is as Ugadi or Gudi Padwa. Equinox occurs when the day and night are of equal length. Incidental­ly, the sun’s journey to reach that moment of balance signifies the universe’s journey too. It is a powerful time to tap into the sagacity of the earth, the light of the sun as well as your powerful connection with the Source, and the entire Cosmos.

Mystical possibilit­ies

Sadhguru Kuna, a psychic reader believes that in the yogic tradition, the equinox is the day when one has the best possibilit­ies of transcendi­ng the limitation­s and compulsion­s of one’s physical longings. “It is a time of renewal, new beginnings of life and growth blooming gloriously and ushering in a renewed sense of energy to help you focus and move forward in new, fresh and positive ways,” he adds. It is a momentous time to reconsider what goals or wishes you would like to manifest in the coming months.

I wish that during the spring equinox you were able to tap into your higher consciousn­ess. From this space, you have all that you need to heal, grow, manifest and witness miracles in your life.

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