As the Spring Equinox arrives on Thursday, March 20, 2025, we find ourselves at a moment of perfect balance—equal hours of light and darkness. This transition signals the shift from winter’s stillness to spring’s vibrancy, a time of renewal, growth, and energy.
In Chinese medicine and acupuncture, the equinox holds deep significance, representing a time to harmonise the body with nature’s rhythms. Here’s how you can acknowledge this seasonal shift, celebrate its energy, and support your health during this transformative time.
The Spring Equinox in Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), spring is associated with the Wood element and the Liver and Gallbladder organs. These are responsible for the smooth flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body, influencing flexibility, emotional balance, and detoxification.
The energy of spring is about movement, expansion, and new beginnings, but if our Liver Qi is stagnant, we may experience:
Physical symptoms: headaches, tension, digestive discomfort, or allergies
Emotional imbalances: frustration, irritability, or feeling stuck
Fatigue or sluggishness after the heaviness of winter.
Acupuncture at this time of year can help clear stagnation, enhance circulation, and support the body’s natural detoxification processes, leaving you feeling lighter, more energised, and in tune with the season.
Ways to Acknowledge and Celebrate the Spring Equinox
1. Move with the Energy of Spring
Spring is about growth and expansion—just like plants reaching for the sun. Embrace this energy by:
Spending time in nature: Walk in the woods, garden, or sit outside and absorb the fresh air.
Gentle stretching or yoga: Particularly movements that open the Liver and Gallbladder meridians, like side stretches or twists.
Acupuncture treatments: Support your body’s natural seasonal transition by releasing blockages and enhancing vitality.
2. Eat for the Season
Spring calls for lighter, fresher foods that help cleanse and energise the body. Incorporate:
Leafy greens (spinach, kale, dandelion greens) to support liver detoxification
Sour foods (lemon, apple cider vinegar, fermented foods) to help move stagnant Liver Qi
Sprouts and young vegetables, symbolising new growth.
3. Set Intentions and Clear Stagnation
Just as nature awakens, this is a powerful time for personal renewal. Take time to:
Declutter your space: Let go of anything that no longer serves you, physically or emotionally.
Set goals: The energy of spring supports new projects, creativity, and fresh starts.
Journaling or meditation: Reflect on what you want to grow in your life this season.
4. Balance Yin and Yang
The equinox is a moment of perfect yin-yang balance—a reminder to create harmony in our own lives. This could mean:
Balancing activity with rest
Engaging both the mind and body (learning something new while staying physically active)
Practicing mindfulness and gratitude to stay present in this shifting season
Embrace the Energy of Spring with Iwood Health
At Iwood Health, we support seasonal transitions with acupuncture and holistic treatments designed to help you feel aligned, energized, and in balance. If you’re feeling sluggish, irritable, or out of sync, now is the perfect time to reset and restore your body’s natural flow.
Book an appointment with Dan Lloyd to release stagnation, support your Liver Qi, and step into spring with renewed energy.
Happy Spring Equinox! May this season bring you growth, vitality, and balance.
Iwood Health, Wrington 