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THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR
THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR
Here I feature posts on how and when we can mark and celebrate The Wheel Of The Year
Read how the most primal and ancient of our traditions connect to our 21st Century lives
OSTARA
March 21st
Celebrating Rebirth
The Wheel of the Year now turns to Ostara- the time of rebirth, where we honour the Goddess Eostre. This is also known as the Spring or Vernal Equinox
OSTARA
March 21st
Celebrating Rebirth
The Wheel of the Year now turns to Ostara- the time of rebirth, where we honour the Goddess Eostre. This is also known as the Spring or Vernal Equinox
As we turn to this time in the Western Hemisphere, we joyfully embrace the return of life to the Earth after the long darkness of the Winter months. There is, of course, the connection of the name Ostara and the Goddess Eostre to the Christian festival of Easter.
As we turn to this time in the Western Hemisphere, we joyfully embrace the return of life to the Earth after the long darkness of the Winter months. There is, of course, the connection of the name Ostara and the Goddess Eostre to the Christian festival of Easter.
We can trace the European name of the Goddess Eostre back to her names of Ishtar and Astarte, in earlier cultures.
All the times on the Wheel of the Year have their profound connection to the eternal life cycle and to the progression of our own soul journey. For me, Ostara is always the one that lifts my soul and my spirits the most.
We can trace the European name of the Goddess Eostre back to her names of Ishtar and Astarte, in earlier cultures.
All the times on the Wheel of the Year have their profound connection to the eternal life cycle and to the progression of our own soul journey. For me, Ostara is always the one that lifts my soul and my spirits the most.
It uplifts us all to see the bursting forth of new life. Glowing daffodils suddenly appear and the birds begin to sing as dawn arrives earlier.
The trees bring forth their buds and blossom. Ostara is that wonderful reminder that rebirth will always happen, even after the darkest of times.
The traditional symbols and images of The Goddess and fertility are visible everywhere at the moment – in nature and in wider culture. Eggs, new born chicks, March hares and baby rabbits being the most obvious and visible examples.
It uplifts us all to see the bursting forth of new life. Glowing daffodils suddenly appear and the birds begin to sing as dawn arrives earlier.
The trees bring forth their buds and blossom. Ostara is that wonderful reminder that rebirth will always happen, even after the darkest of times.
The traditional symbols and images of The Goddess and fertility are visible everywhere at the moment – in nature and in wider culture. Eggs, new born chicks, March hares and baby rabbits being the most obvious and visible examples.
If this reads as too Pagan or arcane, then pay a visit to any supermarket or shopping mall at this time on the Wheel of the Year.
See for yourselves the abundance of symbols of The Goddess and of Ostara on display in all of the ‘Easter’ section of stores and supermarkets!
Our ancient roots in the Old Religion are far more deeply planted in our modern world than we realise...
If this reads as too Pagan or arcane, then pay a visit to any supermarket or shopping mall at this time on the Wheel of the Year.
See for yourselves the abundance of symbols of The Goddess and of Ostara on display in all of the ‘Easter’ section of stores and supermarkets!
Our ancient roots in the Old Religion are far more deeply planted in our modern world than we realise...
Ways we can embrace the energy of Ostara
One of the most traditional of course, is the Spring Cleanse. At this time I love to de-clutter my home and to give it a thorough cleanse with hot water which has been steeped in fresh rosemary and lemon oil or fresh lemon juice.
Rosemary is one of the most powerful natural plants used for psychic protection for yourself and your home. It’s traditionally placed in and around doorways to dispel or ward off bad energy. Lemon oil is one of the best aromatherapy scents for lifting your mood and your spirits.
Ways we can embrace the energy of Ostara
One of the most traditional of course, is the Spring Cleanse. At this time I love to de-clutter my home and to give it a thorough cleanse with hot water which has been steeped in fresh rosemary and lemon oil or fresh lemon juice.
Rosemary is one of the most powerful natural plants used for psychic protection for yourself and your home. It’s traditionally placed in and around doorways to dispel or ward off bad energy. Lemon oil is one of the best aromatherapy scents for lifting your mood and your spirits.
I always like to make an energetic ritual of the Spring Cleanse by completing it with a thorough smudging of all the rooms with white sage, to dispel any old, stale energy that is no longer needed in my home or my life.
Open your windows after you’ve smudged each room and focus your thoughts on old patterns of behaviour, circumstance or any situations you wish to release.
As you then invite in the Spring energy to assist you in birthing the new, you can speak or chant your wishes and affirmations
I always like to make an energetic ritual of the Spring Cleanse by completing it with a thorough smudging of all the rooms with white sage, to dispel any old, stale energy that is no longer needed in my home or my life.
Open your windows after you’ve smudged each room and focus your thoughts on old patterns of behaviour, circumstance or any situations you wish to release.
As you then invite in the Spring energy to assist you in birthing the new, you can speak or chant your wishes and affirmations
It’s a lovely energetic touch to light yellow or orange candles around your home. These help to embed the energy of Spring into your revitalized surroundings and will also connect to the energy of the solar plexus and sacral chakras of the physical body.
Do remember to make sure that sage sticks and candles are extinguished when you’ve finished your Spring Cleanse !
It’s a lovely energetic touch to light yellow or orange candles around your home. These help to embed the energy of Spring into your revitalized surroundings and will also connect to the energy of the solar plexus and sacral chakras of the physical body.
Do remember to make sure that sage sticks and candles are extinguished when you’ve finished your Spring Cleanse !
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Whichever way you choose to embrace the energy of Ostara, remember to look around you on these lighter mornings and observe~ even for just a few minutes. The world is waking up again, reminding us that life is a cycle and there is always the opportunity to embrace rebirth in some aspect of our lives.
Happy Ostara/Spring Equinox. Have a wonderful and blessed time, wherever you are and may the arrival of Spring bring you joy!
Whichever way you choose to embrace the energy of Ostara, remember to look around you on these lighter mornings and observe~ even for just a few minutes. The world is waking up again, reminding us that life is a cycle and there is always the opportunity to embrace rebirth in some aspect of our lives.
Happy Ostara/Spring Equinox. Have a wonderful and blessed time, wherever you are and may the arrival of Spring bring you joy!
Copyright: Martine Alexis 2017
Copyright: Martine Alexis 2017
All Articles Copyright: Martine Alexis Clairvoyance 2017
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