MARS

 Named after Mars, the Roman god of war, March is a month of transition, action, and awakening. It serves as the bridge between winter’s dormancy and spring’s renewal, influencing both the natural world and human rhythms. Biologically, the shift in daylight during March—marked by the Spring Equinox—helps regulate circadian rhythms, mood, and energy levels. The body responds to the increasing sunlight by adjusting hormone production, metabolism, and sleep cycles, making this a time of both physical and mental recalibration. Spiritually and emotionally, March invites an internal awakening, much like the thawing earth, as we begin shaking off the inertia of winter and preparing for the renewal ahead.

In alchemical terms, March embodies dissolution—the breaking down of rigid structures to allow transformation. Just as ice melts into flowing water and dormant seeds begin to stir beneath the soil, this month encourages the release of old habits, outdated beliefs, and emotional stagnation. Dissolution is not destruction but rather a necessary softening, allowing space for growth, movement, and renewal. It is a time when we are called to surrender to change, trusting the natural rhythms that guide both the earth and our own inner evolution. March reminds us that to move forward, we must first let go and allow transformation to flow through us.

The Lateral Line

The Lateral Lines are the body's secret to finding “wiggle room”. These lines serve as a system of adaptability, balance, and resilience, running along the sides from head to foot. They enable us to remain upright, responsive, and fluid in the face of external forces. In a season defined by transition, these fascial pathways mirror the necessity of dissolving rigidity, learning when to yield and when to engage. Much like a shark cutting through water, the Lateral Line allows us to undulate, pivot, and stabilize—these are the pathways of lateral motion, side bending, and counterbalancing.

The Lateral Line thrives on a balance between stability and mobility, resistance and surrender. When too tense, it restricts motion, keeping us rigid and unyielding; when too slack, it compromises our ability to stand strong and move with intention. Tuning into the Lateral Line through movement, breath, and awareness helps us embody grace in transition, navigating change without collapse or unnecessary resistance.

Adaptability

March, a month characterized by the transition from winter to spring, embodies the theme of dissolution—the breaking down of old structures to make way for new growth. In nature, ice melts into water, trees shed what remains of winter’s dormancy, and the earth begins to stir. Likewise, within us, March invites the release of rigidity, dissolving what no longer serves us so that we may move forward with greater freedom. The Lateral Line, which runs along the sides of the body, mirrors this process—allowing for lateral movement, fluid transitions, and the balance between yielding and stability.

Just as we must surrender to seasonal change, our bodies must also learn to adapt without losing center. Too much rigidity in the Lateral Line restricts our capacity to respond, while too little integrity leaves us unstable. This month, we are called to refine our awareness of balance in motion, cultivating a dynamic adaptability that allows us to meet change with both resilience and ease.

By engaging with the Lateral Line through mindful movement—such as side stretches, lateral shifting, and counterbalancing—we practice this adaptability in real time. We learn to trust our ability to pivot, adjusting to life’s currents while maintaining a grounded presence. The Lateral Line does not act alone; it integrates with the rest of the body's fascial system, just as our adaptability is strengthened by our ability to remain both centered and responsive. As we step further into the year’s unfolding, embracing dissolution and adaptability in March lays the foundation for deeper transformation ahead—an invitation to move, not with resistance, but with intention, awareness, and flow.