March 2026 - Spring Equinox Gathering

Written By Ancient Hearts Collective .

03/22/2026

March Message: Daring to Bloom - The Courage and Vulnerability to Break Through

✧ Featuring Heart Leaders Ashley Hirsh and Sarah Sicard.

  • Ashley is a Druid, Intuitive, Herbalist, and our Musical Director. Follow her on Instagram.

  • Sarah is a Wisconsin Master Naturalist, a Sun Lover, and our Nature Advisor. Follow her on Instagram.

GATHERING MESSAGE

✧ The air at Carver-Roehl Park still held a touch of winter’s lingering chill yesterday, but beneath our feet and within our circle, there was no mistaking it: Spring has arrived.

We gathered on the center island, chairs tucked into the earth, to celebrate the Equinox and the start of a new spiritual year. Our message for March is "Daring to Bloom: The Courage and Vulnerability to Break Through." We spoke about the seed—how it must surrender its entire identity and crack its shell before it can become what it is designed to be.

Grounding and Wandering

We began with a passage from Wild Rhythms, centering ourselves in the gratitude of the land. Ashley led us through a light body meditation, where we visualized a soft glow moving through us, and connected with a message for the new year.

From there, Sarah guided us into the park to witness the "breakthrough" firsthand. We wandered quietly, spotting the first brave green shoots pushing through the leaf mulch and listening to the return of the birdsong. As we walked, we held a question: What is seeking to break through in you this new year?

Ritual and Intention

When we returned to the circle, we transitioned from observation to action. Using peat pots and marigold seeds harvested from Ashley’s own garden, we joined in a seed planting ritual. We wrote our personal intentions directly onto the pots—intentions of abundance, growth, freedom and good health—and tucked the seeds into the soil.

In circle, we shared our intentions aloud, weaving our individual hopes into the collective energy of the group.

The Blessing of the Breakthrough

To bless our seeds and awaken the "intangible energy of creation," we intoned the Awen together. The sound vibrated through the trees, a blessing for the seed’s journey. We reminded ourselves that the blessing exists in the field regardless of whether the seed sprouts; the act of planting is the sacred part.

We closed our morning with a collective blessing, a reminder to trust the "darkness of the not-yet" and to have the patience to honor the shell as it begins to crack. Before departing, we shared special Spring Tea blends that Ashley mixed for us, and each stamped a heart onto our community canvas, leaving a physical mark of our time together in the park.

SPIRITUAL INVITATION FOR MARCH

✧ Get outside: Get outside each day and bear witness to nature coming alive. Witness the fragile sprouts reaching for the light and meditate on their origins - their journey toward the light. With nature as a mirror and teacher, journal using the reflection questions, or do the “The Breath of the Bija” meditation.

  • 🌱 Breath of the Bija Meditation - No background music: Download here

  • 🌱 Breath of the Bija Meditation - With background music: Listen here

✧ QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION

·       Which old habit or ‘shell’ am I outgrowing? Can I be brave enough to let it break?

·       In the ‘darkness’ of my current challenges, where do I feel the pull toward the light?

·       How can I stop striving and start trusting the nourishment that is already here?

NEXT GATHERING:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • SAVE THE DATE for our Special Saturday Evening Bonfire Gatherings to Celebrate the Turning of the Seasons!!!

    • Saturday, June 20th: Summer Solstice & One Year Anniversary Celebration

    • Saturday, September 19th: Fall Equinox Celebration

  • Heart-Led Works Announcements: We are partnering with Ice Age Trail Alliance in Quarter 2 to help them clean up Rock County Trails.

    • First Volunteer Event: May 2nd from 9 am - Noon at Palmer Park in Janesville. Sign up here.

  • StoryStewards Committee: A new team is forming to help share the story of Ancient Hearts beyond the gathering space. Roles include photography/video, editing, social media design, and posting. Send an email to contact@ancienthearts.org if you are interested in volunteering.

  • Our Community Support Request form is LIVE on the website, under the Giving Back tab here. This is a gentle way to let the Ancient Hearts community know that you’re navigating a difficult time or could use some extra support right now.

  • Founding Members: If this is the community you’ve been seeking and you want to help sustain us, we invite you to consider becoming a Founding Member in 2026. We hope to welcome 30 Founding Members into our Founding Circlethis year. Learn more and reach out to contact@ancienthearts.org with any questions you have.

MONTHLY COMMUNITY EVENT: One Heart: Sacred Listening Circles

Each of us has a unique story to tell, and a deep longing for that story to be seen and heard. Yet, too often, we keep our truths to ourselves, missing the chance to share our most authentic selves.

One Heart: Sacred Listening Circles were created to bring these stories into the light. A form of group spiritual companionship, these monthly circles are a space to practice “walking each other home,” as Ram Dass once shared. Join us for an opportunity for deep connection and soulful companionship on your spiritual path.

🪶 Facilitator: Jen Carew, Certified Spiritual Director | Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher | Listening Circle Facilitator

🪶 Frequency: One Heart Circles will be offered once a month, and you may attend every month or attend when you can.

🪶 Open Seats: Minimum registration is 6 people. Maximum registration is 18 people.

🪶 Location: Atria Hall | 14 S. Fulton Street, Edgerton. Map link.

Registration*:Pre-registration is required and closes at 9 am on the day of the event. Please donate between $5 - 20 (pay what you can) to register and reserve your spot. 100% of your donation goes to sustaining Ancient Hearts Collective. *Donations are non-refundable. Thanks to Karla at Atria Hall, 100% of your donation will support Ancient Hearts Collective.

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