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Systematically observing the sunrise, people discovered that it occurs between two extreme locations at the horizon and eventually noted the midpoint between the two. Later it was realized that this happens on a day when the duration of the day and the night are practically equal and the word "equinox" comes from Latin aequus, meaning "equal", and nox, meaning "night".
Tekufat Nisan, the vernal equinox, when the sun enters Aries; this is the beginning of spring, or "eit hazera" (seed-time), when day and night are equal. Tekufat Tammuz, the summer solstice, when the sun enters Cancer; this is the summer season, or "et ha-katsir" (harvest-time), when the day is the longest in the year.
The Wheel of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere.Some Pagans in the Southern Hemisphere advance these dates six months to coincide with their own seasons.. The Wheel of the Year is an annual cycle of seasonal festivals, observed by a range of modern pagans, marking the year's chief solar events (solstices and equinoxes) and the midpoints between them.
Spring equinox means the first official day of spring is here. Discover the science and traditions of what’s also called the vernal equinox..
The spring equinox is a great time to take a road trip with friends, sign up for a class on an interesting topic, or explore a new hobby. Don't limit yourself by staying in one place or sticking ...
The Met Office explains the difference between meteorological spring and astronomical spring
The Spring Equinox was the beginning of the new year to the Waabanowin, unlike the dominant Midewiwin whose new year began in Winter. Minookamin (Late Spring) was a time to celebrate and fell just after the Maple camps. [2] During the Spring Ceremony the focus is on the Waabanong Manidoo (Spirit of the East), the Grandfather.
The spring equinox gives you a chance to rejuvenate your body. Schedule a massage or attend a yoga class to rev up your energy. Treat your body like a temple and don’t overdo it.