Ostara Tomorrow!

Here is some info. from Denny's new book:

From the book “Earth Wisdom” by Glennie Kindred about the Festival of Balance and Potential:

We begin to feel empowered to reach out for what we want and to take risks, strike out on our own, go for walks and connect to the Earth again. We can use the potential and fertility of this time to create opportunities for positive change in our lives and in the world. At this point we are poised between opposite forces, light and dark, receptive and active, unconscious and conscious, inner and outer. These can be united within us so that we are whole and balanced individuals. This gives birth to actions that come from the heart.

In the past the fertile Earth goddess Eostre was honoured at this time in celebration of new life and gestation. Dragon processions celebrated the emerging active energy of the Earth and eggs were used as a potent symbol of new life and rebirth.

The Celebration:

This is a day to be outside, to enjoy the elements, to run wild like March Hare
Ask everyone to bring something to fly in the wind such as kites, ribbons or prayer flags
Ask everyone to bring a decorated hard-boiled egg (guess it could be chocolate). Before you begin your walk, gather in a circle and if there are some new faces, welcome them and help them to feel included. Everyone in turn says their name and as they do so, each person places their egg at the centre of the circle and makes a ‘pledge of potential’ to help the Earth in some way. Inspire each other with your boldness and creative plans! Enjoy the sight of all the eggs lying in the grass and pass around a hot fruit cup, offering a toast to everyone’s endeavours as you take a sip.
Gather up the eggs (eat en route) and use the walk to network and develop the ideas and plans put forward.
At the top of the hill or wherever you decide to stop, fly kites and plant the prayer flags in the Earth, sending out messages of hope and prayers for peace on the wind. Take some pens and write prayers, messages of hope and good wishes onto ribbons. These can be tied onto a stick and run with in the wind.
A chant:
Building bridges between our divisions,
I reach out to you as you reach out to me.
With all of our voices and all of our visions,
Together we can make such a sweet harmony.
Together we can make such a sweet harmony.


There is another section which is the “Ceremony” where you use chocolate eggs and that’s where you think about the energy of the Equinox Hare to lead you on a journey within, asking for inspiration and wisdom for your new plans.

Winds of Change
At this time of year we can inspire each other with prophecies of hope, the power of ‘We’ and our willingness and power to bring change into the world as we create opportunities for a bright new future. Inspire others to join in and spread actions with heart, actions that bring heartfelt common bonds of friendship and community into our lives! Bring the Equinox spark of fertility to your most positive actions! Feel the winds of change and the potential we are part of vibrating in every cell in your body!

Wishing I could be there. Hoping you find this useful.

Denny