Happy Spring! The term equinox evolved from aequus, the Latin word meaning equal or even. The day's ratio of light to dark is nearly 50/50. There are two equinoxes a year, but we call this one the Spring (or vernal) equinox because it marks the first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. In the practice of Ayurveda, this marks a great time to begin eating more bitter & astringent foods, increasing dark leafy greens, delve into adding specific spices, implement more vigorous exercises…