March
The name March is derived from the Latin word Martius (named after Mars, the Roman god of war). Martius was the name of the first month in the original Roman calendar.
March is a game-changing month, marking the beginning of a brand-new chapter on our journey — individually and collectively. As we wrap up the astrological year, we prepare for a shift that catapults us into the next cycle of growth, empowering who we are becoming.
A New Cycle
March brings transformational, chapter-turning transits that spark the beginning of a new cycle. The entire month carries a shape-shifting energy, inviting profound shifts and awakening a deeper hunger for truth, wisdom, and soul healing. We may begin to sense the past dissolving into the distance as a new reality quietly takes form.
Astrologically, March is one of the most pivotal months of the year, with the Spring Equinox marking the astrological New Year. Not only are we stepping into a new cycle, but we are also crossing the threshold into a brand-new season: Spring.
This month offers us space to gently close a one-year chapter — honouring its growth, its challenges, and its lessons. As we sift and sort through our inner and outer worlds, a new identity begins to emerge from within, mirroring the subtle shifts we sense on our collective horizon.
We officially entered the Age of Aquarius in January 2024, opening a long-anticipated chapter centred around Aquarian themes such as community, innovation, and humanitarian values. Gradually, we are moving away from outdated structures and inherited norms, challenging the old paradigm, and participating in the birth of a new era for humanity.
Individually, we have been preparing for these shifts for some time. As we step into the Astrological New Year at the Spring Equinox, we are supported in taking our next aligned steps — consciously writing the next chapter of our lives.
Play with the Idea of Who You Are
March is a powerful time to reconnect with our inner anchor, allowing us to steady ourselves during this period of great change.
Practising self-care — while also exploring who we are now — comes to the forefront as we adapt to a new chapter.
This is the perfect moment to fine-tune the small habits and subtle shifts that create the most supportive conditions for growth. In doing so, we open ourselves to the potent opportunities for clearing, healing, and up-levelling that arrive with the Spring season.
We are living through pivotal times. We are both the midpoint and the bridge of a new consciousness on Earth, anchoring into the wisdom we each hold while co-creating solutions together. This is why it is especially important to keep our thoughts and energy aligned with a vision of what can be.
As we centre ourselves through self-care, we refine and calibrate the vessel that carries us through life’s ups and downs. By trusting in our capacity to navigate turbulence, we can move forward with heart-centred action towards our visions.
Self-care practices and rituals are not mere luxuries, but essential tools for transformation — especially in times of change. They cultivate a deep reverence for who we are becoming, while honouring all that we have moved through in recent years.
Letting Go to Let In
We have much to release before the new energies can pour in. Throughout the month, try to remain steady and gentle with yourself.
Allow yourself to feel the feels and notice where something feels stuck and ready to surrender. We are emptying our cups so that we may cross a potent threshold into the next phase of our lives, our relationships, and our roles in the world.
Overall, March invites us to gather our self-care tools and practices, supporting us in making healthier, more aligned choices for our lives.
Sift, sort, and nurture the seedlings of your dreams as you strengthen the structure of your earthly vessel — preparing to navigate the waters of change that arrive with the Spring Equinox.
Practise trust, and believe in a friendly universe that conspires in your favour.
Anchor into your heart through self-care and self-reverence as you open to all that you are becoming through the coming transformational shifts.
Spring blessings,
Sidsel Solmer Eriksen, Founding Editor
Practices for March
Rekindle Your Self-Care Practice(s)
March is the perfect month to rekindle the self-care practices that truly nourish you. After a long winter, it is time to welcome the energetic shifts of Spring by prioritising your well-being and restoring your energy.
Take a deep breath, go for a walk to greet the returning birds, and find ways to calm your nervous system before rushing into the new season with all its potential — and the quiet overwhelm of possibility.
Self-care practices are the small yet powerful habits that help us centre ourselves, find inner peace amid change, and navigate the complexities of everyday life. They support us in making thoughtful, aligned choices and staying grounded.
Having a self-care practice is becoming increasingly important as the demands of modern life continue to rise at a rapid pace. Without a conscious way to care for yourself and replenish your energy through daily actions, it is easy to lose momentum and fall into a cycle of exhaustion.
Get inspired to kick-start your self-care game here
Celebrate the Spring Equinox
The Spring Equinox marks a moment of balance — where light and dark meet as equals. It is a gentle threshold, inviting you to reconnect with the Earth, your intentions, and the quiet seeds ready to grow within you.
On this day, find a way to honour this sacred point of balance.
Go for a walk and connect with the land. Make a wish for what you want to grow in your life, or write a letter of gratitude to Mother Earth and the sprouting flowers within and around you.
Find more inspiration on how to celebrate the Spring Equinox here