As we stand at the cusp of seasons, nature reminds us of something profound — that change is not only natural, but sacred. The journey from spring to summer is more than a shift in climate and season; it is an invitation to attune to the rhythms of the Earth and the wisdom that resides in our own bodies and hearts.
In Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, this time marks the movement from Kapha — the cool, heavy, nurturing energy of early spring — into the fiery, transformative energy of Pitta. We begin to feel the heat rising, both around us and within. The Earth ripens under the growing sun, and so do we. This is a time to gently cleanse, lighten, and align. To nourish the fire element within us — our agni, our inner flame — in a way that supports clarity, vitality, and soulful action.
The Celtic wheel of the year mirrors this transition beautifully. The recent festival of Beltaine, celebrated around the beginning of May, marks the midpoint between the spring equinox and summer solstice. It is a celebration of fertility, vitality, and light — a time when the veils between the seen and unseen are thin, and the Earth is bursting with life-force. Traditionally, fires were lit to honour the sun and bless the growing season ahead. It was a time to awaken passion, creativity, and devotion.
This is a time to rise. To awaken. To tend what we have planted.
Taken together, these ancient traditions remind us:
This is a time to rise. To awaken. To tend what we have planted.
But not with force or frenzy.
With presence. With grace. With reverence for the life we are cultivating.
Energetically and spiritually, this season invites us to:
- Clarify our intentions — What seeds have you planted this year, and how can you nourish them now?
- Move consciously — Flow with the fire. Engage in practices that cool, ground, and direct your energy — such as breathwork, early morning movement, meditation, or slow intentional walks in nature.
- Cleanse and balance — Shift towards lighter foods, cooling herbs and spices (such as mint, fennel, coriander, cumin, cardamom, rose), and grounding rituals that keep Pitta in check.
- Connect with the land — Whether it is wildcrafting herbs, creating flower mandalas, or simply sitting barefoot on the Earth, now is a powerful time to realign with natural wisdom.
- Honour your inner flame — The sun outside reflects the soul’s fire within. What truth is rising that needs space to be seen and heard?
As the outer world warms and blooms, we are asked to stay rooted — so our growth remains in harmony with our truth.
Allow this seasonal turning be a sacred pause. A moment to breathe, to listen, and to receive the ancient wisdom that lives in every leaf, every breeze, every heartbeat. You are part of this great unfolding. Let it guide you home to yourself.
