Spring Equinox card by artist Samantha Symonds. The card is blank inside for your own message. Printed in the UK on FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) approved card using compostable, vegetable-based inks. The envelope is made from recycled paper, and the outer wrapper from compostable corn/potato starch.
What is the Spring Equinox and what does it mean. How to determine the Spring equinox from the Fall equinox depends on where you live.
Use the Autumn equinox as a way to reflect on the changing seasons and changes within. Simple, meaningful Autumn Equinox rituals are provided for reflection.
Image Art by Josephine Walls On the September Equinox, when the hours of light and dark are the same, we experience a shift in energy. In the Northern Hemisphere, energy begins to move inwards as we prepare for the colder months. The leaves begin falling from the trees as Mother Earth slows down, and we […]
The Spring Equinox, also known as the Vernal Equinox, is an astronomical event that marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs when the sun passes over the equator, resulting in nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness. This year, the Spring Equinox falls on March 20th. The Spring Equinox
The birds are beginning to sing us awake in the mornings, the snow is melting in some parts of the world, and the days are getting longer with more sunshine for us to enjoy. With
Ostara, the Spring Equinox. Pagan Holiday. Nature, Renewal, Fertility. History, Celebrations, Rituals. Correspondences, Symbols. Festival
Autumn Equinox card by artist Samantha Symonds. The card is blank inside for your own message. Printed in the UK on FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council) approved card using compostable, vegetable-based inks. The envelope is made from recycled paper, and the outer wrapper from compostable corn/potato starch.
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Ostara/Spring Equinox /Vernal Equinox March 21-22
What's the difference between a solstice and equinox? Aside from taking place in different seasons, there are a few additional contrasts between an equinox vs. a solstice.
From all of us at WOTC we wish you and yours a blessed and pleasant Fall.
Here we go! The Autumnal Equinox is on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 7:29 PM PDT and the new moon in Libra occurs on Tuesday September 23, at 11:13 PM PDT. To find out more about what this might mean for you read this post, otherwise just be kind to yourselves and everyone else. Remember that […]
The trees are alive with the unquiet breeze of a coming thunderstorm, gray and heavy on the horizon. Take comfort in the heat of your home and the bounty of the harvest. Know that what you have grown in the brighter months will sustain you through darkening times. Prints ship within two weeks of ordering. This is a 6.5'' x 10'' print on high-quality cotton paper, the perfect size for placing on an altar. It will ship with a PH-neutral backing board for structure inside of a clear protective bag, packaged within a sturdy flat mailer to prevent any bending during shipping. Original painting is watercolor and acrylic.
Mabon Celebration. Symbols, Foods, Seasonal Dishes, Rituals. Sabbat, Wicca. Autumn Equinox, Harvest, Traditions, Festivities. Advice, Guide. Festivals
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September is a great time for celebrations, even if our ancient pagan ancestors didn't really celebrate the Autumn Equinox or use the word Mabon to describe a particular holiday.
Have you ever wondered what to do to celebrate fall? Wonder no more! This autumn equinox ritual explains 5 key ways to harness the energy of Mabon.
On the pagan Wheel of the Year, Ostara marks the first day of Spring. While we observe the Spring Equinox on March 21, Ostara is often celebrated from March 20 to 23. Ostara is a
With the Spring Equinox right around the corner, Joséphine Klerks shares a drawing exercise that will help you connect with the season.
On the pagan Wheel of the Year, Ostara marks the first day of Spring. While we observe the Spring Equinox on March 21, Ostara is often celebrated from March 20 to 23. Ostara is a
There are many legends surrounding the time of the autumn equinox. Let's explore some of the history and customs behind the Mabon season.
banner by ~Magickal Graphics~ Ostara is the Spring or Vernal equinox when days and nights are once again equal in length. It is a time of renewal and rebirth. The name Ostara is believed to be deri…
Easter gets its name from the Teutonic goddess of spring and the dawn, whose name is spelled Oestre or Eastre. Also called: Lady Day, Alban Eiler (Druidic), Oestara, Eostra, Eos (Greek), Spring Equinox, Vernal Equinox, Summer Finding (Asatru), Naw Ruz (Persian New Year), Alban Elfed, Festival of Trees, No Ruz, Ostara, Rites of Spring. Lady Day may also refer to other goddesses (such as Venus and Aphrodite) who have festivals of their own that are celebrated at this time.
The story of the goddess Ostara, or Eostre, begins with a medieval monk named Bede. She isn't documented in any pagan sources and is only known through oral
Discover the ancient history of Ostara, the pagan celebration of the spring equinox, and learn 10 easy ways to honor the season. From decorating your home to planting new life, this guide offers tips for celebrating the arrival of spring and embracing the renewal of nature. Perfect for those seeking a deeper connection with the earth and its cycles.
We're no spring chickens, but we can explain the spring equinox pretty well.
Here's a simple ritual that everyone can do to celebrate Ostara or the Spring Equinox! But first, here's a little history on Ostara. Ostara, or the Spring Equinox, is normally celebrated between March 20th-23rd depending on the year. It is said that the origin of the word Ostara comes from the word Eostre, which is the name for the Germanic Goddess of Spring. Coincidentally, it's also around the same time as Easter and Passover. Ostara is the time for new crops and the emergence of buds from their seeds in the fertile soil. It's representative of fertility, growth, and renewal. The colors for the season can be seen in dyed eggs that are pastel colors like pink and light green. The animal that is associated with this time of the year is the hare. The reason for this is because of their fertility. Knowing what the Pagan holiday means will help you in preparing for the ritual. Before you begin the ritual, I would suggest to meditate the principles of Ostara: fertility, growth, and renewal. Simple Solitary Ostara Ritual What you will need: Dyed Eggs Light Green Altar Cloth Representations of the 4 Elements (water, salt, red candle, incense) Candles for the 4 Quarters Athame or Wand Small pot Seeds for your choice of plant Chalice and plate for Cake Cauldron filled with soil All other altar tools, statues, etc. Sage Trowel First, set up your sacred space by cleansing it with sage and decorate your altar according to the season. The dyed eggs will be placed on the altar for decoration and to represent fertility and abundance. Be sure to have all these items on your altar or somewhere within your Circle for access. Once you have finished cleansing your space and setting up your altar you may cast your Circle. (Reference How to Cast A Ritual Circle) Once completed, recognize the Lord and Lady of the Sabbat and light a candle in their honor. You may want to say something while doing this. After doing so, say: "On this day of the Spring Equinox, I recognize the changing of the seasons and the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. This is a new day, the day of Ostara and birth of life from the darkness of the soil." At this time, place your Athame or Wand into the soil of the cauldron and say: "I charge this soil of Earth with positive energy, the energy of the God and the Goddess, so what springs forth from it shall be positive and be a product of their love. It shall grow and thrive and follow the cycle of life. So mote it be." Take your trowel and shovel soil into the pot till it is about halfway full. Take the seeds and place them upon the soil and shovel more dirt over them. As you plant them, meditate on their meaning. Think of them as goals for this year that you wish to bloom. After you have finished say: "With these seeds shall come life from the darkness into the light and so shall my goals. So mote it be." Finish the ritual with the Rite of Cakes and Wine. Try a natural bread with fruit and water or juice. Open the Circle and thank the God, Goddess, and each Guardian/Watchtower. Reference: History of Ostara Ostara Ritual
The Spring Equinox celebrates the end of winter and the coming of spring. It is the time for new beginnings, fertility, new life and when day and night are equal. This is the time of balance and…
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Spread the loveSeptember Equinox Stargate Activations Every year there are exactly two times in which the Sun crosses the celestial equator and an incredible energy of balance is created both on the inner planes and in outer manifestation. This alignment can be physically observed as day and night being of equal length. It’s a celestial […]
Celebrated on the Spring Equinox, around March 20-21 each year. Ostara is also known as the Spring Equinox, the Vernal Equinox, Lady Day, Eostara, Easter, Alban Eiber, and Bacchanalia. Ostara is a festival of fertility and growth. Ostara occurs on the Spring Equinox, the first day of Spring. On this day, darkness and light are in balance. From this day onward, day will dominate the night and the Earth will explode with life. Ostara is a celebration of this renewal and rebirth of nature and warming of the Earth. As mirrors of the world around us, this is an ideal time to put plans into action for growth in our own lives, to actively encourage change.
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