Equinox: The Art of Living in Cycles
Since ancient times, humanity has observed nature’s cycles as a guide for life. The equinox, that brief moment of perfect balance between day and night, invites us to remember that everything in the universe follows a rhythm. However, in modern times, we have lost that connection to cyclical time, trapped in a linear routine that distances us from our essence. This article invites us to reflect on the importance of aligning ourselves with natural cycles, understanding the equinox not just as an astronomical event, but as an opportunity to recalibrate our energy and move in harmony with the flow of life.
Human beings, animals, plants, the entire universe… We all live in cycles. Day and night, the seasons, the moon, the heartbeat. Everything follows a rhythm, a natural order that sustains and guides us. Yet at some point in history, we disconnected. We moved away from the wisdom of cyclical time and got lost in a constant flow without pauses or conscious transitions.
The equinox is a reminder of that order. It is a moment of balance, where light and darkness meet in perfect harmony before leaning into a new cycle. In the Northern Hemisphere, we leave winter behind—introspection, the slow pace of inner life—to welcome spring: the season of awakening, blossoming, and manifestation. It is a time for movement, action, and expansion. Ask yourself: What do I want to bloom in this new cycle? What projects, what dreams are ready to take shape? Just as the earth is covered with buds and colors, we, too, can allow our ideas, intentions, and desires to come to life.
In the Southern Hemisphere, the path is the opposite. Summer, with its brilliance and intensity, fades into autumn. It is a time for letting go, for releasing what has fulfilled its purpose, for allowing what we have lived to transform into learning. Ask yourself: What do I need to let go of? What burdens am I ready to release? How can I make space for the new? Just as trees shed their leaves to nourish the earth, we, too, can let go of what no longer serves us, allowing everything to follow its natural cycle.
Living in harmony with cycles restores our sense of direction. It reminds us that there are times to expand and times to retreat, times to sow and times to harvest, times to nurture and times to empty. When we synchronize with the rhythm of the Earth, our lives flow with greater clarity and purpose.
Look at nature. The animal and plant worlds are deeply rooted in their cycles. They do not resist, rush ahead, or fall behind—they simply exist in each phase at the right moment. We, too, can reclaim that connection, allowing change to guide us instead of fearing it.
This equinox is an opportunity. A moment to observe, reflect, and take action in tune with the great rhythm of existence. Listen to the cycle you are in. If it is time to bloom, bloom without fear. If it is time to let go, release with trust. Everything has its time, and by living in harmony with it, we find true freedom.
