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For the first time in nearly 40 years, the spring equinox will occur on the same day as March’s Full Storm Moon.
Our Writers & Contributors Ambrosia Hawthorn Editor & Content Creator Ambrosia is a writer, card slinger, and an eclectic witch. She found her practice at a young age and still balances being a witch and being discreet. She also has a witchcraft blog. Her goal is to provide modern content to every kind of witch! www.wildgoddessmagick.com @witchologymag @witchologymag @wgmagick admin@wildgoddessmagick.com
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Monica Crosson Ostara and Spring Blessing Contributing Writer Monica Crosson is a contributing writer for Llewellyn Worldwide and Faerie Magazine, weaving magick in beautiful Pacific Northwest Washington. She is the author of “The Magickal Family: Pagan Living in Harmony with Nature.� Published by Llewellyn Worldwide. www.monicacrosson.com @monicacrosson @themagickalfamily @monicacrosson1 tangle-wood@hotmail.com
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Many modern Pagans mark
Ostara as a time of renewal and rebirth. Take some time to celebrate the new life that
surrounds you in nature. Walk in a park, lay in the grass, or
hike through a forest to feel the
awakening energy of the Earth.
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Pagan Origins of Easter By Ambrosia Hawthorn Like many Christian holidays, the celebration of the springtime holiday of Easter can be traced back to its Pagan roots. In much of the Pagan folklore, rabbits, and colored eggs feature prominently. The spirit of renewal and rebirth is universal in all of these traditions. Fertility, the return of warmer weather and the prosperity of growing crops, and a general feeling of hopefulness are prevalent this time of year, and that hopefulness plays strongly into the way the holidays are celebrated. The obvious connections are the Easter baskets and the dyed Easter eggs that are standard for children to receive around Easter. In the story of Ishtar, the themes of resurrection and rebirth can be seen to directly correlate with the story of Jesus dying and being reborn. While Ishtar was gone, spring wasn't unable to start which led to both the crops and the animals dying. However, when she returned, so did prosperity. Many disprove Ishtar being the origin of Easter due to her also being the symbol of power, war, and sex. For Eostre, the problem is that the only source for the goddess Eostre is Bede. Also, Eostre shares a likely “linguistic origin with various IndoEuropean goddesses of the dawn like the Greek goddess Eos. The questions then becomes whether the dawn was named after the deities in question, or if the deities were named after the rising sun. The word Easter then could be linked directly to a pagan goddess, or simply mean beginnings.” Whichever you believe, you can see the themes rebirth and renewal. Through both of the examples, Easter’s lineage can be directly traced to its Pagan origins. The traditions aren't that far removed from the folklore, either. Regardless of your religious or spiritual beliefs, if you're using rabbits or eggs to celebrate this season, you're celebrating some of the oldest roots the world has. Holloway, A. “The Ancient Pagan Origins of Easter."Ancient-origins.net. McDougall, H. “The Pagan Roots of Easter.” TheGuardian.com. Ericksen, A. “Ishtar Vs. Easter: Pick Your Story.” Patheos.com.
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Renewal Divination By Chosen Eyes After the cold, dormant energy of the winter, the need to dust yourself off and shine can be intense. Don’t get me wrong, winter is a very important time for earth and spirit by bringing forth the energies of cultivation, incubation, and replenishment. We tend to view that which is not lively, as being dead, which couldn’t be further from the case. There is life in all things, you just have to know where and how to look! But we’re not here to talk about winter. Spring is upon us and the elements are stirring. Water begins to flow as it transitions from its solid state, air reveals its compassion as it warms with the aid of the Sun’s fire, and Earth awakens as it thaws and begins to
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bring forth new life cultivated during the winter months. With these awakening elements, the spirit is reborn. As the material world begins to develop, our spiritual bodies begin to follow suit- the body is less groggy, diets become lighter, we are awakened by the scents of freshness, and activated by the sunlight while fellowship amongst beings of all species increases. This is the perfect time in my humble opinion, to break out the scrying bowl and begin connecting to the cosmos. Though I identify as a psychic-medium I have been reading mirrors and scrying for as long as I can remember. In fact, it was the first form of divination I learned.
My favorite mirror to use is the glass bowl of water called a water bowl. To use a water bowl, fill a glass bowl just under halfway. Next, add fresh flowers corresponding to the season and your region. The point is to connect to the ethers from your space or time. Add stones or pebbles from a local creek, stream, river, or ones found on your path that speak to you. You can add the stones to the water bowl, or simply create a grid around the scrying area. Feel free to light candles and/or incense to place you in a meditative state. With your eyes closed and palms facing upward, breathe in the natural world around you with as many deep breaths as possible.
Once centered, open your eyes and gaze into the water. I recommend having a writing utensil handy and paper for notetaking. Allow the water to wash over you and listen or watch the messages that come to you. By incorporating the elements into your reading, you awaken the sense. To tap in to higher self and replenish the soul at once. By trusting the messages received in the process, you are restoring your faith in higher self and your personal wisdom. #keepyourgazesforward
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