Spring or Fall? 5 key differences in how the equinox affects you

The equinox is a cosmic tipping point—a moment when the Earth stands in perfect balance before tilting in a new direction.

But depending on whether you’re heading into spring or fall, that shift plays out in dramatically different ways.

One is about awakening, the other about release. One sparks new energy, the other calls for deep reflection. These aren’t just seasonal mood swings; they’re ancient forces moving through your body, mind, and spirit.

Understanding the difference means you can align with the flow instead of fighting it.

So, are you stepping into the rising energy of spring or the inward pull of fall? Let’s break it down.

1) Growth vs. Letting go

  • Spring equinox: The Earth exhales. Everything is stretching toward the sun. Seeds sprout, animals emerge, and your energy expands outward. This is a time for beginnings, movement, and leaning into the future.
  • Fall equinox: The Earth inhales. The trees pull energy inward, leaves fall, and nature starts letting go of everything unnecessary. This is a time of shedding, surrender, and closing the chapter on what no longer serves you.

What it means for you:

If it’s spring, ask: What am I ready to start?

If it’s fall, ask: What am I holding onto that I need to release?

2) Physical energy: Activation vs. Conservation

  • Spring equinox: Your body wakes up with nature. Sunlight increases, melatonin production drops, and you crave more movement. Your metabolism speeds up, making this a natural time for cleansing and physical renewal.
  • Fall equinox: Your body prepares for rest. Circadian rhythms shift, melatonin increases, and you may feel more drawn to slower, grounding activities. Your system starts conserving energy, nudging you to nourish rather than push.

What it means for you:

In spring, focus on movement, detox, and activation.

In fall, prioritize deep nourishment, rest, and body care.

3) Mindset: Expansion vs. Reflection

  • Spring equinox: The mind is active, forward-focused, and full of ideas. You may feel more creative, impulsive, and eager to try new things.
  • Fall equinox: The mind turns inward, becoming more reflective and analytical. You may find yourself questioning past choices, reassessing priorities, and feeling drawn to deeper self-inquiry.

What it means for you:

Spring is for brainstorming, experimenting, and setting plans in motion.

Fall is for evaluating, refining, and making peace with the past.

4) Emotional State: Excitement vs. Depth

  • Spring equinox: Emotions feel light, hopeful, and energetic. There’s a sense of possibility and momentum, even if you don’t know exactly where you’re headed.
  • Fall equinox: Emotions deepen, bringing nostalgia, introspection, and sometimes heaviness. This is the season of shadow work, where unprocessed emotions rise to be acknowledged.

What it means for you:

In spring, embrace joy, play, and spontaneity.

In fall, honor your emotions, let yourself feel, and heal old wounds.

5) Spiritual energy: Creation vs. Release

  • Spring equinox: Spiritually, this is a time of birth. It’s the energy of manifesting, setting intentions, and stepping into the unknown with courage.
  • Fall equinox: Spiritually, this is a time of death—not in a morbid sense, but in the way nature lets go without fear. It’s a time to shed, release, and trust in renewal.

What it means for you:

Spring invites you to create something new.

Fall invites you to clear space for what’s next.

The equinox is your reset button—how will you use it?

No matter which side of the equinox you’re on, one thing is clear: change is happening. The question is, are you working with it or resisting it?

If you feel like you keep repeating cycles—stuck in old patterns, struggling to move forward—it’s not because you lack motivation. It’s because the programs running in your mind are keeping you locked in place.

That’s why I created Free Your Mind Masterclass. Because real transformation isn’t just about setting intentions; it’s about dismantling the unconscious beliefs and emotional patterns that hold you back.

The equinox is your natural reset point. Are you stepping forward, or staying stuck?

Join Free Your Mind Masterclass and align yourself with the cycles of real transformation.

Struggling to Love Yourself? This Quiz Reveals Why and Shows You How

Do you sometimes feel unworthy, flawed, or not good enough? Like you’ll never measure up no matter how hard you try?

Most of us grapple with self-doubt and low self-esteem at times. And when we don’t love ourselves, it permeates everything – our relationships, our work, our inner peace.

But why is self-acceptance so hard? And how can we move from self-judgment to self-love?

That’s what this illuminating quiz dives into. It’s designed to uncover the specific barriers holding you back from embracing who you really are.

In just a few minutes, you’ll gain priceless insight into:

  • The root insecurities driving your self-criticism
  • How past emotional wounds shaped your self-perception
  • Ways you unconsciously sabotage your happiness

With this valuable self-knowledge, you’ll be equipped to start the healing process and develop true self-love.

Stop feeling plagued by not being enough. Take the quiz now to pinpoint what’s distorting your self-image so you can reclaim your sense of self-worth.

The first step is bringing awareness to the problem. The solution will follow.

Take the quiz now.

 

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Rudá Iandê

Rudá Iandê is a shaman and has helped thousands of people to overcome self-limiting beliefs and harness their creativity and personal power.

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