Where the Light Falls

Vernal Equinox

The dog mercury and ground ivy are both beginning to roll out their green carpets. The pollinators are in search of the early bloomers. Hawthorn buds look like they’re on the cusp of bursting, and Spring Equinox has finally arrived. According to the Royal Museums Greenwich, this is a time when astronomically, the arrangement of the planes of the orbit of the Earth means that the length of the day and night are equal.¹ It’s a time when the light seems sparkle and brighten dusty winter corners. The sun isn’t at its full height in the sky yet and it brings a tranquil backlight to everything it touches.

As other hopeful sights go, nothing compares with the joy of seeing new shoots appear, particularly ones that have been nurtured from seed. Our windowsills have been made into temporary greenhouses and every day brings rapid growth and layers of new leaves. Nature is a marvel.

With the melody of the song thrush announcing its arrival, today the hours of light and dark are equal. From now until the Summer Solstice the light will continue to grow, bringing longer days, fresh greens, and soft sweet air.

Spring Equinox blessings.

1. https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/when-does-spring-start