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The Mayans. sun traditions
Both in Spain and in the rest of the northern hemisphere, the season of the spring in the year 2022 it will be given next Sunday, March 20, starting at 4:33 p.m. (official peninsular time)with a duration of 92.74 days until the summer.
This is indicated by the data collected by the National Geographic Institute (IGN)indicating the beginning of this season and its duration, a vernal equinox that is marked by different rites and beliefs that have spread in different cultures and have survived to this day.
These magical rituals are performed to harness the energy of the spring equinox and the change of seasons to call luck at work, love, money or health, among other things.
Los ‘vision board’
It is a very popular tradition in the Anglo-Saxon world. It is about creating a collage on cardboard or cardboard, where different photographs, illustrations, drawings, phrases, colors, words… All those that make us feel good, that we want to have in our lives and that represent our goals.
the green triangle
Another ritual, shared by the famous Hope Grace, it uses a white cardboard, where a triangle must be drawn with a green marker. Inside it, you must write everything you want to attract and cover the cardboard with flowers and bay leaves. Thus, it must be left overnight near a window. In the morning, the flowers are thrown away and the cardboard and laurel are kept near the bed, until the following equinox.
the fire of the candles
In most rituals and beliefs, fire is present. It could not be otherwise during the equinox, where candles can be used. It is about writing on a piece of paper what you want to attract into your life. During the night of the equinox, just focus on that desire and burn the paper with a candle.
the nature of plants
If there is a season that corresponds completely to nature, flowers, harvests and the splendor of vegetation in general, it is spring. So, what better way to welcome this season than by purchasing a plant. Plants are synonymous with life, well-being and abundance, so you can call all of it on the equinox by placing one in the home.
the white dress
Lastly, in many cultures, clothing is fundamental for the performance of rites or the celebration of festivals and important dates. Thus, it can be a very good option to dress in white clothes, a color that calls for positive energy, to welcome spring or to perform the aforementioned rites.