The Spring Equinox arrives on September 23rd, bringing with it a powerful moment of balance — equal parts light and dark — before the sun takes over and the world blooms into life. In the Southern Hemisphere, this is our season of awakening, growth, and new beginnings.
Creating a seasonal altar is one of the most beautiful ways to honour this shift and set intentions for what you wish to cultivate in the months ahead.
What is a Spring Equinox Altar?
An altar is simply a sacred, intentional space — a visual representation of your hopes, gratitude, and connection to the natural world. There are no strict rules; your altar should feel personal and meaningful to you.
Choosing Your Space
Find a surface that feels special — a windowsill, a shelf, a side table, or even a corner of your desk. Ideally somewhere that catches natural light, as the Spring Equinox celebrates the return of the sun.
What to Place on Your Spring Equinox Altar
Crystals for Spring
- Rose Quartz — for love, new beginnings, and opening the heart
- Green Aventurine — the stone of opportunity and growth
- Citrine — to invite joy, abundance, and solar energy
- Clear Quartz — to amplify your intentions and bring clarity
Colours
Embrace the palette of spring — soft pinks, fresh greens, golden yellows, and pure white. Use coloured candles, flowers, or fabric as your base cloth.
Flowers & Nature
Fresh flowers are perfect for a spring altar. Jasmine, roses, lavender, wattle, or whatever is blooming in your garden right now. Add seeds as a symbol of potential and new growth.
Candles
Light a green or yellow candle to represent growth and the returning sun. As you light it, speak your intentions aloud or hold them quietly in your heart.
Symbols of Renewal
Consider adding: a small bird's nest, an egg (real or decorative), feathers, a butterfly image, or fresh herbs like rosemary or mint.
A Journal or Written Intentions
Write down what you are ready to release from winter and what seeds you are planting for spring. Fold the paper and place it beneath your centrepiece crystal.
A Simple Spring Equinox Ritual
- Cleanse your space with Palo Santo or sage before setting up your altar.
- Arrange your items mindfully, starting with your centrepiece crystal.
- Light your candle and take three deep breaths.
- Read your intentions aloud.
- Leave your altar up for the season, refreshing flowers as needed.
Embrace the Magic of the Season
The Spring Equinox is a reminder that after every quiet, still winter, life returns. Your altar is an invitation to participate in that ancient rhythm — to slow down, to set intentions, and to welcome in the light.
Shop Our Spring Equinox Collection
Light your intentions:
🕯️ Mischief and Magic Spell Candles // 12 Pack
🕯️ Green Witch Spell Candles // 12 Pack
🕯️ Spiritual Candle // Assorted
Dress your altar:
🌙 Altar Table // Triquetra // Small
🌙 Altar Table // Triple Moon // Small
🌙 Altar Table // Tree Of Life // Small
Capture your intentions:
📖 Journal // Leather Tree Of Life // Small
📖 Journal // Leather Flower Of Life // Small
📖 Journal // Leather Pentagram // XSmall