Vernal Equinox 2006
By Lorraine Valente
The Vernal Equinox 2006 – Springs Dawning
By Lorraine Valente
FuchsiaStars@aol.com
As the days grow longer, the Vernal Equinox on March 20th marks the first day of Spring. We also refer to this time as the Spring Equinox. Equinox means equal night so that the days and nights are approximately equal in length. In days of olde, the Spring Equinox marked a place in time when seeds would be planted and then food would be harvested at the Autumn Equinox on or about September 23rd. Symbolically, we see the arrival of Spring as the dawning of a new season. Such as the Sun rises above the horizon bathing us in the warmth of his energy, we are awakened by the brightness of his glow at day break while seedlings emerge into blossoms.
After the long, cold, bleak winter, it is time to cleanse and purify your surroundings. This is a time of revival. In fact, renewal, rebirth, relationships, realization, and removal of negativity are the keynotes for the dawning of Spring. You may have noticed the keywords beginning with the letters “re”. Spring is part of the cycle of life where we desire to revamp, renovate, and redo so many areas of life that lay dormant all throughout the winter months. It is in our inherent nature to continually strive to rejuvenate and regenerate ourselves and our lives. There is no better time to “clean out your closets” than during the first cycle of life, the dawn of Spring.
Astrologically, on or about March 21st heralds the entrance of the Sun into the sign of 00 degrees of Aries. Emerging from Pisces and the 12th house, we reluctantly emerge from a surreal, embryonic cradle, starry-eyed and impressionable. Aries is the first sign of the zodiac and the starting point at which we begin our journey and evolutionary cycles.
0 Degrees of Aries is also called the Aries Point or AP. Astronomically, this point marks the place where the Sun crosses the equatorial plain in the North, or the Sun/Earth midpoint. Uranian Astrologers link 0 degrees to all the cardinal signs. Cardinal energy (Aries, Cancer, Libra & Capricorn) initiates, is motivated into action and requires an outlet. Cardinal energy represents movement from an inner, passive quality to an assertive, outer quality. It is our will to be noticed, like seedlings pushing their way through the soils surface towards the warmth of light. Some would say that the first house and 0 Aries is where our spirit emerges and the starting point likened to the Fool’s Journey in the tarot. Even though the Fool symbolizes the element of Air, his fire ignites his passion for independence and exploration. Emerging with creative energy and innocence he forges away on his path, consciously trying to learn from his life experiences through trial and error. The Suit of Cups in the tarot deck is also symbolic of Spring, water and emotions and love. Cups are intuitive and heighten our senses. We become more aware of our feelings and desires.
New Beginnings, birth, growth, revitalized and renewed energy is symbolic of 0 degrees of any sign and more specifically for the sign of Aries. The Sabian Symbol for 1 Aries (we always round up to the next degree) is: “A Woman Has Risen Out of the Ocean, a Seal Embracing Her.” Again, this is symbolic of our emergence into the light of a new experience.
This year, the Vernal Equinox is sandwiched in between two powerful Eclipses! On March 14th we experience a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse at 24 degrees of Virgo. The New Moon Solar Eclipse on March 29th will appear at 8 degrees in the sign of Aries. With every New Moon we have the opportunity to visualize that which we desire. This New Moon Solar Eclipse portends a special dynamic energy for you to manifest exactly what your heart desires! Solar Eclipses deliver experiences, people and events into your life to aid in your personal growth. In the fiery cardinal sign of Aries, there is some excitement to this Moon while Lunar Eclipses tend to affect you on a more personal and emotional level.
Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first Full Moon of the Spring season. The Full Moon of April 13th will be at 23 degrees of the sign of Libra. This is the same day as the beginning of Passover and the day before Good Friday. Twenty-three degrees of Libra is of special note since it occupies the same degree as a Royal Fixed Star in the constellation of Virgo, called Spica. Spica is a brilliant white star symbolizing the wheat sheaf held in the Virgins left hand. Romans believe her to be the goddess of agriculture, Ceres. The Full Moon waxing with Spica indicates the potential for “brilliance”. The Full Moon is a culmination of energy carried forth from the previous New Moon, 14 days earlier. During a New Moon, if you visualize that which you desire, and “plant” seeds of intention, they will “bloom” during the Full Moon.
Since the Spring Equinox brings our desire for love and romance to the forefront of our thoughts, let’s discuss how you can bring new love into your life. Desire and intent are keys to visualizing that which you want to manifest in your life. If you have wanted to start a family, bring a new love into your life, switch careers or even plant a garden, now is the time to plant your personal seeds. By personal seeds I mean the thoughts you create inside your mind’s eye. Thoughts are energy.
Spring and the Equinox also mark a time of ritual. In order to make way for your new beginning, new relationship and personal growth, it is important to rid yourself of negative thoughts and habits. One ritual I like a lot is a burning bowl ceremony. In this ceremony, all you need is a fire proof bowl; metal or glass will do and a pen or pencil and small pieces of paper and a lighter. You may also burn sage in the bowl for clearing negativity and to cleanse your aura and surroundings. I like to use those little post-it notes. The intention is to focus first on what you need to remove from your life. Place the words for those thoughts, feelings or experiences each on separate note of paper. An example might be “grief”, or “anxiety” or any other emotion that doesn’t benefit you. As you write each word, throw the word into your burning bowl and set it afire. You may do this as often as you like as there is no limit on what you may discard. As you watch your negative thoughts and behaviors burn away and dissolve, know that you are making way for new beginnings and positive energy to enter your life!
Next, you want to take similar strips of paper and write each and every thought and desire you want to “manifest” and bring into your life during the Equinox. However, in order for these wishes to come true, they do not get thrown into the fire and destroyed. These are kept in a separate little bag or bowl or drawer. Again, focus on that which you desire. It is not important that you perform both ceremonies at the same time. In fact, you may perform the “burning” ceremony anytime. Yet it is preferred that you perform the “manifesting” ceremony up until 3 days before the New Moon. This is called the Balsamic Phase and often called the “wishing moon”. Positive thoughts will bring positive results through the mental pictures you visualize for yourself. Then meditate. Completely focus your mind on your heart’s desire. Because Aries is all about starting new, your “wishes” are likely to be heard!
Lorraine Valente
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