Each season presents a rhythm or a beat which coordinates with our natural life’s cycle. This rhythm gets expressed every calendar year, and through various times in our lives. March 20th marks the spring equinox, where we benefit from the very auspicious event of the sun passing over the earth’s equator. Likewise, this period will also be a time of letting the sun shine on the glorious edifices which you have built for yourself. Let’s get this party started!
Spring represents a period of new growth in our lives. This is where you literally reap the benefits of the last two seasons. In the fall, you had the wisdom to let go of what no longer served you. You let those leaves drop effortlessly and with grace, choosing what you did not wish to hibernate with in the long, cold winter months.
From the viewpoint of Chinese medicine, the element that governs springtime is wood. When you think of the attributes of wood, you think of strength, foundation, solidity, stability and foundation. Wood comes from trees which are grounded, and living, and have the innate intelligence to gravitate towards the light. This is you, stretching towards the love and the light, embracing that which feeds and nourishes you, and shying away from that which wilts you (namely situations and people which impart fear-based thinking). There is no coincidence that most lovers unite (or reunite) in the spring. We notice that people literally start coming out of the “woodworks” so to speak, ready to embrace the world again with new life and vigor. You have the right to claim and stand solid in your space in this world. You have the right, and support, to exercise your truth. Voice it, share it, show it, SHOUT IT!
The Tools To Claiming Your True Self This Spring:
In order to really take advantage of Spring’s kick in the butt towards new growth, there are a couple of all-natural tools that can help you. Your liver and gall bladder are particularly vulnerable during the spring months. You can reinforce these organs by tracing those meridian lines, and flushing the associated neurolymphatic points
In addition, taking Milk Thistle as an herbal supplement can greatly strengthen and detox a weakened liver*. Another herb which is known for it’s renewal properties is lemongrass. Soaking in a tub of lemongrass, or just inhaling or rubbing lemongrass on the temples or soles of the feet will invigorate the soul’s passion and purpose.
You are what you eat, so with memories of winter fading, tender shoots, young sprouts and fresh greens begin pushing their way through the warming soil. Green peas and firm asparagus are at their peak. Plump red strawberries and fragrant pineapples sweeten market shelves. Eating what is in season will help you channel more life-force energy (chi) in the springtime.
Crystals are also a great implement in healing work, as they come from the earth’s surface and are significantly charged for various needs. Like their counterparts in the plant kingdom, the green crystals represent “growth” and “renewal”. Nature is fertile and nurturing and naturally gives in to these cycles of life. Hold onto any green crystal or tape it to your body (moss agate, emerald, aventurine, green calcite or tourmaline, malachite-chrysocolla to name just a few) to vibrate with Nature’s healing properties .
The most important tool that I live by is meditation. In a relaxed state (if possible, surrounded by mother nature and things that are growing) sit and focus on your third eye, and repeat one of the following mantras or a variation that resonates with you: “I move towards the light”, “I grow with my soul”, “I am a no-limit soldier”, “I let the world see the real me”, “I am thriving in my soul’s purpose”, “my path is that of love and light”, “I flourish as I live my truth”.
Keep an open mind this spring and get ready to discover the new vibrant you that has emerged from the cold of winter.
*These tools are suggestions and are not necessarily a substitute for medical attention.
