Brightest Blessings,
Heather
Sunday, March 30, 2014
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Thursday, March 20, 2014
Spring Equinox 2014
Take a deep breath. Smell that? There's a certain sweetness on the breeze that can only mean one thing.
It's finally spring!
Today marks the Spring Equinox of 2014. Like the Autumn Equinox, day and night are equal in length, light and dark are perfectly balanced, but sunlight is poised for a longer turn. The Spring Equinox has been called Ostara and is a special time relating to dawn, youth, and fertility. The month of March has many holidays celebrating the great mother goddesses - from Aphrodite to Isis to the Virgin Mary. Mothers represent new life which we now see more frequently in the green leaves unfurling from once-barren tree limbs, sprouting bulbs, and the birth of young animals. It is also the season of planting - remember, life will continue long after spring!
There are many ways to celebrate this magical time. Here are some of my favorite traditions:
- Go for a walk! Even if your neighborhood is currently covered in snow (like mine) there is nothing more invigorating than hunting for signs of spring. Bright, cheery daffodils are peeking up from the ground, and the mating calls of robins are nature's music. See what you can find and know that more is on the way.
- Egg Decorating - Eggs are symbolic of new life, and while many people wait for Easter to decorate them, I much prefer to do it now. Pretty designs in spring-like colors will lift anyone's spirits after a long, cold winter!
- Divination - But you knew I would say that. ;-)
- Planting Seeds - Now is the time for planting what you would like to harvest in the fall. This could be literal or metaphorical. Just as we plant flower and vegetable seeds in our gardens, so can we plant intention for our lives. For example, you may decide that now is the time to learn and practice patience, or take an educational course to gain knowledge, or start journaling for wisdom. Take a moment to think about what could make your life better!
- Feast - Traditional Ostara foods include milk and cheese, wheat breads, and cross buns (representing the equal balance of night and day).
Allow yourself to be inspired. Maybe you'll come up with a tradition of your own!
Brightest Blessings,
Heather
photo credit: SirPecanGum via photopin cc
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Truth Garden - Thought For The Day
Saw this floating around the internet and felt inspired to share. I'm not sure where it came from, so if it is yours, please let me know so you can take credit for this beautiful truth!
Brightest Blessings,
Heather
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