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Purim Ostara - Spring Equinox Ostara is the Germanic Maiden Goddess of the spring. She lends her name to this festival. Her symbols are the hare, spring flowers, and, of course, eggs. This year the Spring Equinox sabbat falls on a Sunday, which is associated with the Sun, new beginnings, and success. Pick up some fresh flowers for your home. Dye some hard-boiled eggs for the sabbat with your friends and family today. Go ahead and make Ostara baskets for your kids. Include Ostara's hare (the ...
In many regions, the soil can now be worked in the garden. It's not too early to plant cool-weather vegetables-lettuce, onions, and spinach are good choices. While you're in the garden, this would be a good time to perform this simple blessing. Begin by crumbling some soil in your fingers and inhale its earthy scent. With deep reverence, begin hoeing and loosening the soil. Let your hoe serve as your wand. Direct your energy down the handle of the hoe and into Mother Earth. Silently thank her ...
Springtime is the time for birth, with Earth's renewal all around us. This magical ritual makes a lovely accompaniment to Wiccanings, christenings, or other infant welcoming ceremonies throughout the year. Hold the new baby in your no dominant arm. Whisper, so only the infant can hear you, "Not above you, not below you, but within you." As you whisper, use your other hand to gesture above and below the baby, matching the words you speak. Finish by touching the baby's forehead and heart, or ...
New Moon symbolizes beginnings and fresh starts. During this New Moon phase you could work to bring new romance into your life (or bring more romance into an existing relationship). Today we have the planetary associations of Venus in play, so why not work with this and conjure up some romance, just for fun? Burn a pink candle for Venus and to represent the romance that you wish to bring into your life. Add a fresh white rosebud to add a touch of flower fascination to the spell. For a ...
