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Ostara - The Spring Equinox

March 21st



Ostara,(O-STAR-ah), also known as Eostre by the Saxons, is the teutonic Goddess of spring and the dawn. Her festivals are known as Ostara, Eostre's Day, Alban Eilir, Festival of the Trees, and Lady Day. The festival begins on or around the Vernal Equinox, and depending on the traditon can last several days.

 

At this time, the egg laying instinct in some birds, most notably chickens, is triggered by the lengthening of the day and marks the beginning of Spring...

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Ostara Spring Equinox

Ritual and Celebration:

with John Hijatt
Thursday, March 21st

5:30pm $13

*limited to 30 participants*
*pre registration suggested*
*5:30pm doors close and the Circle is Cast*


With the March equinox we say goodbye to winter and officially welcom spring.

Here in San Diego, that is only a slight adjustment as the days get longer and warmer.


The equinox marks a time of balance with a moment when day and night are equal creating a liminal space of magic between the two.


Join us on March 21st to celebrate this event honoring the goddess Nehalennia.

Nehalennia is a Dutch Goddess who was worshiped on the south west coast of the Netherlands in the first century C.E. She was revered for travel safety across the sea by merchants and mariners making her connected to the sea, travel, and business. She may have also been honored for fertility of the land, loyalty, and prosperity.


Celebrate your successes through winter and prepare for new "sea" travels with Nehalennia as a guide.

Perhaps she can help you with an upcoming venture!

 

John Hijatt has been a member of the San Diego Pagan Community for decades.  He is co-founder of Coast Oak Grove (San Diego's Druid Grove) and co-leader of the Kindred of the Northern Hammer (a Heathen Kindred celebrating the Gods of the Northern lands). He is devoted to Freya and Odin and is currently active in the Lore Program of The Troth. John is also the host of a great podcast Gifts of the Wyrd,   a forum for and about inclusive Germanic Paganism, Germanic Witchcraft, and Heathen topics exploring magick, runes, animism, and practices for today. Tree of Life has been honored to have John teach, read runes, and lead ritual in our space. He believes community to be an essential part of our practice and a great place to start is at The Tree of Life.

 

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