So, since I must now keep my work posts out of public hands, there’s a private post up for any friends who might wish to read about my latest trials and tribulations. If you’re on my friends list, your access is guaranteed. If you’re not and want to read it, send me a friend request.
March 20th
The Vernal Equinox occurs on or about the 20th of March. Alban Eilir is observed by the Druids. The Spring Equinox is celebrated with a festival in honor of Eostre, goddess of spring and dawn. Many call it Ostara, the name of the Teutonic virgin goddess of Spring. It was a very important Sabbat from Greece to the Nordic lands. In Egypt, it is the Pelusia, a festival of Isis as she caused the Nile to begin its annual flooding.
It has become Easter in the Christian religion but retains its original theme of rebirth. At Ostara, day and night are equal. The Romans referred to this as Nox et Dies, when Ares made night and day run an even race. The Sun will begin to overtake the darkness of winter until its peak at the Summer Solstice in June. Daffodils, woodruff, violets, gorse, olives, peonies, irises, and all Spring flowers are sacred to the Spring Goddess. Foods associated with this holy day, are seeds, leafy green vegetables, spiced or flower cupcakes, fruits, and hard-boiled eggs. Seeds and eggs are symbols of fertility.
This is the last day of the Persian Farvardigan festival of the dead.
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@Jemstone05 - Ugh, I don’t think I’m ever going to get the hang of private versus protected. lol You should be able to see it now… hopefully…
this is also my moms, nieces, and cousins BDs (ages 78, 12, and 18) Good thing I sent my mom fruit!!!
On here or somewhere else?