At the equinox, the Earth's axis is tilted neither towards nor away from the Sun, making day and night nearly equal in length. The equinox happens twice a year - in March and in September. Wherever you are on the planet, the equinox occurs at the same moment.
The equinox is the moment when the circle of illumination passes through the poles as a result of the Sun's rays hitting perpendicular to the Equator. During the Spring Equinox on March 21, which heralds spring, day and night are actually equalized. This happens twice a year, in spring and fall
In the northern hemisphere, the vernal equinox (March) conventionally marks the beginning of spring in most cultures and is considered the start of the New Year in the Assyrian calendar, Hindu, and the Persian or Iranian calendars, while the autumnal equinox (September) marks the beginning of autumn.
Pagans celebrate the spring equinox, often called Ostara, with rituals centered around rebirth, renewal, and the return of spring, including planting seeds, egg symbolism, and bonfires
The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, is a time of new beginnings, renewal, balance, and spiritual growth, marking the transition from winter to spring and symbolizing the rebirth of nature and the potential for change and growth in one's own life
The spring equinox, a time of renewal and rebirth, holds significant meaning in folklore, particularly in Celtic and pagan traditions, where it is seen as a balance of light and darkness, marking the start of spring and the awakening of nature
In cultures around the world, the spring equinox has represented a time of renewal, fertility, and rebirth. In agricultural societies, the spring equinox marked the start of the planting season, when crops are sown and farmers begin preparing for the coming season of growth.
While Christmas was a celebration of the winter solstice, Easter was a celebration of the spring equinox for the pagans. Pagans lived their lives in strong accordance with nature's rhythms and patterns, and solstices and equinoxes were considered to be sacred times.
