Cyclical Living: Spring Awakening ◦△◎

Spring: A Season of Renewal in Ancient Wisdom

Spring has long been seen as a portal of rebirth, fertility, and transformation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is ruled by the Wood element, associated with growth, expansion, and the liver—the body’s organ of detoxification and emotional flow. In Ayurveda, spring is governed by Kapha energy, a time to clear away winter’s stagnation, increase movement, and lighten the body.

Across cultures, the Spring Equinox represents a sacred balance of light and dark, an opportunity to shed the old and step into renewal, clarity, and fresh momentum. This is a season of cleansing, planting, and attuning to the natural cycles of rebirth.

Seasonal Nutrition: Eating with Spring’s Energy

As the earth begins to bloom, our bodies naturally crave lighter, cleansing foods to support detoxification and renewal. Spring is the time to wake up digestion, clear out congestion, and invite fresh energy into the body.

What to Eat in Spring

◦ Leafy Greens & Wild Herbs – Dandelion greens, nettles, arugula, and watercress stimulate liver detoxification. △ Citrus & Bright Fruits – Lemons, limes, oranges, and strawberries bring vitamin C and digestive support. ◎ Sprouts & Fermented Foods – Alfalfa, broccoli sprouts, and kimchi replenish gut flora and boost vitality. ◦ Raw & Lightly Steamed Vegetables – Radishes, asparagus, peas, and artichokes help ease the seasonal transition. △ Herbal Infusions – Nettle, burdock root, and milk thistle support detoxification and nourishment. ◎ Plant-Based Proteins – Lentils, quinoa, sprouted seeds, and chickpeas provide clean, light sustenance.

Hydration & Liver Support

◦ Start the day with warm lemon water to cleanse and rehydrate. △ Sip detoxifying herbal teas like dandelion root, green tea, and peppermint. ◎ Eat chlorophyll-rich foods like spirulina and chlorella to support cellular renewal.

Find Out What’s in Season Near You

To align with local produce and the rhythms of the land, check out Seasonal Food Guide to see what’s growing in your area.

Spring Rituals for Body & Energy

As the season shifts, so does our internal rhythm. Spring is a time for movement, breath, and reconnection with the natural world.

Daily Rhythms & Embodiment Practices

◦ Sunrise Activation – Spend the first moments of the day in natural light to regulate circadian rhythms and uplift serotonin. △ Spring Sleep Adjustments – As daylight increases, allow your sleep cycles to shift naturally while prioritizing deep rest. ◎ Movement & Circulation – Brisk walks, dance, and dynamic yoga shake off winter stagnation and activate energy flow. ◦ Forest Bathing & Barefoot Grounding – Reconnect with the earth’s renewal energy through time outdoors.

Breathwork & Detoxification

△ Lymphatic Activation – Dry brushing and rebounding (mini trampoline) stimulate circulation and detox pathways. ◎ Kapalabhati (Breath of Fire) – A rapid, cleansing breathwork practice to clear mental fog and ignite vitality.

Immune & Nervous System Support

◦ Vitamin C & Antioxidants – Berries, citrus fruits, and matcha boost immunity and protect against seasonal shifts. △ Adaptogenic Herbs – Rhodiola, Schisandra, and Holy Basil help regulate stress and balance shifting energy. ◎ Probiotic-Rich Foods – Fermented foods strengthen gut health and ease seasonal allergies.

Spring Cleaning: Clearing Your Space & Energy

Just as our bodies crave renewal, so does the space we live in. Spring cleaning is an energetic reset, a way to clear stagnation and invite new flow into your environment.

Energetic Space Clearing

◦ Open windows daily to refresh your space with air & sunlight. △ Burn cleansing herbs like rosemary, sage, or palo santo to release old energy. ◎ Diffuse floral essential oils like lavender, geranium, and jasmine to create a sense of lightness.

Sacred Home Renewal

◦ Declutter with intention – Let go of objects that feel heavy or no longer serve you. △ Altar Refresh – Replace winter elements with fresh flowers, crystals, and symbols of growth. ◎ Saltwater or Sound Cleansing – Wipe surfaces with sea salt-infused water or cleanse with sound vibrations (singing bowls, chimes).

Spring Practices & Rituals

Spring invites creative expansion, a time to honor the balance of light, growth, and renewal.

◦ Spring Equinox Ceremony – Honor the shift by lighting a candle and setting an intention for balance and growth. △ Flower & Water Offerings – Place fresh flowers or herbs in water as a symbolic gesture of renewal. ◎ Sacred Spring Bath – Infuse bathwater with fresh petals, Epsom salts, and uplifting essential oils to cleanse & recharge. ◦ Creative Expression – Paint, dance, write poetry, or engage in movement to channel spring’s fertile energy.

Living with the Rhythms of Spring

Spring is a portal of awakening—a time to clear, move, and breathe new life into body, mind, and space. By aligning with seasonal eating, movement, and intentional rituals, we create momentum for growth, clarity, and creative expansion.

What will you shed, and what will you plant this season? ◦△◎