The spring equinox has always been a celebration of light. For ancient civilisations, the spring equinox was far more than a calendar date, falling on 21 st March; it was a cosmic pivot around which life, religion, and survival revolved. As the sun crossed the celestial equator, bringing equal day and night, these societies saw a powerful symbol of balance, rebirth, and the triumph of light over darkness . This celestial event was literally set in stone. The ancient Egyptian
