Every garden begins with a seed.
A seed camouflages itself as a small and humble thing, yet within it lives an entire future of Becoming- a plant, a flower, a fruit, a brilliant idea come to fruition…but before that life can emerge, the seed must enter the darkness.
It must soften. Break open. Surrender its former shape. Only then does the first tender shoot begin to reach upward toward the light.
Human development follows much the same rhythm.
When we nurture our soul seed desires with care, patience, and attention, they begin to grow—often in ways we could never have predicted.
March carries a quiet yet powerful convergence of energies that invite us to remember something essential about life itself: growth happens in cycles. It is the time of the Spring Equinox, when day and night come into balance and the Earth begins to stir with new life. It’s also International Women’s Month, a time to honor the courage, creativity, and contributions of women everywhere.
For me, these two themes have always felt deeply intertwined. Just as the Earth moves through seasons of dormancy and renewal, so do we.
I’ve been reflecting upon my years of service to the creation of a more female empowered world through Maiden Spirit, a girls’ spirituality and rites-of-passage program and the Spring Equinox community gathering held each Spring Equinox
During the years I facilitated the Maiden Spirit gatherings and programs for girls and women, the Spring Equinox was always one of my favorite times to come together in community. At these gatherings we honored the turning of the seasons with simple yet powerful rituals.
One of my favorites was planting physical seeds together.
Planting Seeds of Intention
Each woman or girl would hold a tiny seed in her hand and take a moment to reflect on what she wished to cultivate in her life in the season ahead—perhaps courage, creativity, healing, leadership, love, or a new vision for the future.
Then we would place the seeds into the soil as a living symbol of intention.
In that moment, the invisible becomes visible.
A prayer takes form.
A possibility is planted.
Open To The Light: A Crown Chakra Flowering
Another ritual we loved was the making of floral crowns. The crown carries ancient symbolism. Across many cultures it represents sovereignty, wisdom, and the flowering of consciousness.
With flowers, greenery, ribbons, and laughter spread across the tables, we would weave beautiful crowns to wear during our gathering. For us, the floral crowns became a playful and meaningful symbol of the crown chakra opening—an invitation to receive the fresh energies of spring, new inspiration, and renewed clarity of purpose and guidance for our next steps.
Each crown was unique, just like the woman or girl who made it.
And each one reminded us that we are participants in the living creativity of life itself.
A Simple Equinox Practice
If you feel inspired, you might try a small ritual of your own this season. Find a few seeds—flower, herb, or vegetable. Hold them in your hands and reflect on the qualities you would like to cultivate in the months ahead. Speak your intentions silently or aloud.
Then plant the seeds in soil (you can also do this in an imaginary garden).
As you tend them in the coming weeks, allow them to remind you that growth is always unfolding, even when we cannot yet see it.
This season, may we honor the women who have planted seeds of wisdom before us.
May we nurture the seeds that are awakening within us now.
And may we continue tending the garden of our lives with courage, creativity, and love.
Journaling Prompts for the Season of Renewal
- What seeds of intention feel ready to be planted in my life this spring?
- What qualities do I wish to cultivate in the months ahead?
(For example: creativity, courage, joy, leadership, healing, connection.) - What has been quietly growing beneath the surface of my life that may now be ready to emerge?
- Who are the women—past or present—whose courage and creativity inspire me to grow?
May the returning light of spring illuminate your path.
May the seeds you plant now grow strong roots and vibrant blossoms.
And may the wisdom of the women who came before us continue to nourish
the gardens of our lives.