A Spell of Reawakening Color of the day: Amber Incense of the day: Sage
The Spring Equinox, called Ostara by many, is a day of perfect balance between night and day, darkness and light, slumber and awakening. Many craft traditions, covens, and solitaries have devised their own rituals for awakening Mother Earth at this time. Many of these can be traced back to England.
One common practice is to walk through a natural area, tap the earth three times with a staff or wand, and make a joyful noise to welcome the Goddess鈥檚 return. This ritual is performed three times in keeping with the sacred number of many of the Pagan sects from western European countries. Now is not only a good time to awaken Mother Earth, but also to awaken ourselves. We should ask: Are we only going through the motions now? Or are we reawakening our spiritual selves, and seeing anew all the magical possibilities of spring? To awaken your own body, mind, and soul to spring鈥檚 rebirth, give back to Mother Earth some of the things we鈥檝e taken from her. Plant a tree, herb garden, or flowers. Feed her animals and birds. As you do any of these things, consecrate your offering by saying:
Mother Earth, Goddess we walk upon, May my gifts be of value Even after I鈥檓 gone. Today, while I鈥檓 here, May my offering be, An act of love for you from me. By: Edain McCoy http://forums.delphiforums.com/herbalmusings/messages?msg=13437.1
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