Welcome to a new season… It’s time to celebrate the spring equinox; the astrological new year. This is the day when there are equal amounts of light and darkness, and it feels like the time to actually begin the new year. The sun is brighter, the birds are chirping, and new life is peaking out of the ground. It makes me what to start planting even though I know it is way too early in my area!
This is also the celebration of Ostara, one of the eight sabbats in the Wheel of the Year. “It is named after the Germanic goddess Ostara or Eostre, who was associated with the dawn and new beginnings. The holiday is often marked with the lighting of fires, the decorating of eggs, and the honoring of nature’s rebirth and renewal. Ostara marks the beginning of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and is the time when day and night are of equal length, and from this point onwards, the days will become longer and the nights shorter. This is a time of rebirth and renewal when the natural world awakens from its winter slumber. It is a time when we can celebrate the return of the light, the growth of new life, and the renewal of hope. It is also a time when we can connect with the natural world, celebrate the changing seasons, and embrace the ongoing cycles of life.”
You may have had the urge to do a little spring cleaning lately! I challenge you to also incorporate energetic spring cleaning as well!As you clean and clear your space, think about your digital space as well… What needs to be cleared off your phone or social media. Take time to organize your inbox. Clearing out all the notifications will be like a breath of fresh air. Speaking of fresh air, incorporate a little bit of nature into your day if the weather permits!
If you are interested in a great article for a deeper dive into Ostara, I recommend this one: https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/ostara/
This article talks more about magickal cleaning for the new season! https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/5g3pdtgcwf1qec3iq8ei7r47q2qxmc