Ostara - Spring Equinox Blessings

Ostara - Spring Equinox Blessings
As both sun and moon reach down in harmony. Bee hives start to stir, the earthworm stretches and pulsates through the soil, and tiny seeds start their journey into flowers tall. Reach deep within and open up, to touch the joy of simply being, every breath is beautiful. Spring is full of hope and change. Remember it is the simplest of thoughts that can change a world. Be compassionate, not just to others but to oneself also. If we do not give ourselves the respect we deserve, how then can we offer that to others.. 


This is a time of perfect balance, day and night in harmony with each other as the wheel turns and we wave good bye to winter, Yes really, even after the resent cold spells. It is time to look ahead at what we wish to grow and nurture. Sow the seeds of inspiration, be it physically of from a more spiritual basis. know that what we visualise will manifest into being if we work hard enough at it. Just as when we plant our seed in the fresh spring soil, we do not see just a seed, but visualise it growing into something beautiful.


Personally I think this is a particularly powerful equinox as it is only a few days after the new moon, also a perfect time for new beginnings. It does have to come from the heart though, for if we allow ego to take over it will loose the essence of its simplicity and purity.


Let us celebrate this time with thoughts of the Goddess Ostara and her representation of Spring and new life, and with the Hare, so closely associated with the moon, and immortality. 


In modern times the hare has been replaced by the Easter Bunny, and the Christian date for Easter interestingly is chosen in alignment with the moon, as it is alway the first Sunday after the first full moon falling after the Spring Equinox.