“Come out of the darkness and into the light. May the warmth of the sun bring you balance and insight.” — Ostara Blessing
The Spring (or Vernal) Equinox represents the moment of balance between Night and Day; heralding the return of the Sun. It is a time of rebirth and renewal, as the Sun steadily builds its power with each passing day of Spring. It is also the date of the Pagan sabbat known as Ostara.
The Spring Equinox sabbat has been known as Ostara since 1974, when the American Witch, Aidan Kelly, settled upon the name when designing the Wheel of the Year. Ostara (or Eostre) is the name of Germanic fertility goddess, who was first written about by English Historian Bede in the eighth century. In Germany, the folklorist Jacob Grimm (1785-1863) took the influence of Easter to reconstruct the goddess Ostara, who is associated with the symbols of Easter and Spring.
Ostara and the Equinox also mark the beginning of the astrological new year, which begins when the Sun enters Aries, the first sign of the Zodiac. From this moment, the Sun starts its journey through the star systems of the twelve Zodiac signs. Whether looking through the lens of Religion, Spirituality, Astrology or Science, the Vernal Equinox is a time of new beginnings.
Since 2017 geologists have been observed that twenty-four hours before equinoxes and solstices the Earth emanates a frequency, observable through ley lines and sacred sites; bringing the entirety of the Earth in harmonic resonance. This period of harmonic resonance has been expanding exponentially with each quarterly event. It is estimated that by December 2024 the entire planet will be in harmony 365 days a year.
Solstices and Equinoxes are powerful times of the year that invites us to connect with the flow of the cosmos and with Earth. As we get in synch with Nature, we come back to our own true nature; connecting the mind, body, and spirit. Through ceremonial practices, inspired by shamanism and the ancient practices of the Celts, Druids, Wiccans, and Pagans, we will come together as a community to honor the cycles and seasons of the Earth.