Spring Equinox Rituals
Pre-Spring Equinox/Imbolc
The first sign of Spring is on Imbolc. This day, barring additinal magical signs, is the traditional mark of Goddess Gaea stirring on some level although not fully awaken. It also marks the day where light shines on Earth. As of today, Winter is beginning to lose its’ hold.
Imbolc is dedicated to Brigid, Goddess of Spring and Life as well as a daughter of The Dagba and one of the Tuatha Dé Danann.
Spring Equinox
Between Imbolc and Beltane, the actual equinox occurs. Eostre, Goddess of New Beginnings and Spring, is the true deity of this day even if she is of Anglo-Saxon Mythology.
God Ceremony
Goddesss’ Eostre, Nature, and Brigid gather all other Spring deites to welcome in Spring. Many of the others are in their metphysical non-corporal forms as thousands of deities appear to watch the ceremonial handover. Also, Spring Fairies and Nymphs watch this hand-over so they can begin their duties. When Leader Father Winter arrives, he holds a snowflake. The snowflake is handed to Eostre and Brigid as a goodwill gesture. And it is graciously accepted. Once in Eostre’s hands, it is transformed into a seed. The seed is planted. Father Winter creates snow. He then hands it to Eostre. It turns from snow to water. Once watered, a flower blooms showing the beauty of Spring and the Earth re-awakening. It is annouced that Spring has sprung. All three proclaim that the season changeover is done. After all Winter Deities leave, Eostre and Brigid and Nature ask all Spring Nymphs amd Fairies awaken all plant and animal life. All Nymphs and Fairies do so. As life emerges anew from the grip of winter, their work is just starting. In the Mystic Tongue, this day is called Alban Eilir. Each year, the ceremony takes place somewhere on Earth. Where is unknown to many but three criteria are always used. Location has to be rural, cloaked and somewhere different.Pagan Ceremony - Humans
Pagans say “Happy Spring Equinox!” to each other along with “Blessed Be!”. As the ceremony tends to take place outside, some people may still be in winter clothing. Indoor ceremonies are common in colder places or mountains or bad weather. “As we gather to announce Spring has come, let us thank all the Winter deities for giving Mother Earth a rest. Winter has come and gone to give Mother Earth rest and long life. We thank it for the rest and restoration it gives Mother Earth. Deities, your service is much appreciated. Spring deities, we call to you to really awaken the creatures and plants we hold dear. Let all come and enjoy the warmth of the Sun and the warmer weather. We give you our thanks and our offerings to entice you to warm us up and let us enjoy our mother.” (As they enter their offerings, each person also kneels at the Mother Earth and Mother Nature Shrine and blesses them as they have blessed us.)
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