2026 Spring Equinox
When the days lengthen and Sun crosses over Earth’s equator, spring arrives in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, the Equinox falls on Friday, March 20 at 10:46 am EDT and in many areas of the United States, the season is already unfolding with tender shoots emerging, warming air and life awakening from winter’s deep rest. The mythical Chinese Dragon also returns as the water bearer in spring, washing away what has passed and nourishing the growth that will sustain us in the months ahead.
Chinese Metaphysics and Feng Shui teach that spring belongs to the Wood element – the upwardly moving energy of trees reaching skyward. It is associated with the East, the early morning hours, movement, expansion and new beginnings. This is a time filled with gentle motivation and quiet optimism, inviting us to look forward with curiosity and hope. Like the natural world around us, we may feel drawn outdoors, more open to inspiration and receptive to fresh ideas in spring. But sometimes that ease of movement feels just out of reach and we must dig a little deeper to release old tethers holding us back. We can’t control world events and chaos all around us, but our personal spaces are far easier to effect change.
To invite renewal, begin simply. Open windows and doors whenever you can, allowing fresh air and light to circulate freely. Bring nature indoors with young plants placed where you will see them each day. As they quietly establish their roots and stretch toward the light, let them serve as a living reflection of your own intentions – steady, patient and growing. This is also a wonderful time to lighten your surroundings. Gently store away the heavier textures, colors and more sedentary habits of winter, creating space for energy to flow. If your environment needs refreshing, try moving things around and sorting out what no longer serves you to open space for what is to come.
Spring naturally encourages connection. Gathering with others, especially outdoors, can spark meaningful exchanges and new perspectives in spring. You may also feel called to explore a class or area of study that expands your knowledge or supports your path forward since the mind is especially open to possibility during this season. As nature reemerges, revealing both its beauty and quiet strength, take a moment to reflect on where you would like to be when winter returns. With that vision in mind, begin now planting seeds that will carry you there.
This spring, nourish your mind with new ideas, your spirit with optimism and your body with vital good health. Ground yourself deeply, extend your reach and grow steadily toward the light with the Wood energy of the season. And as always, let me know if I can help.
Wishing you peace, prosperity and good chi,
Diane Gallin