Rite of Spring
Today is the Spring Equinox, one of the great solar festivals celebrating the coming of spring. It’s one of two days in the year when the day and the night are equal in duration.
Tonight, we had our spring feast and burned the Yule tree in a celebratory fire, offering blessings for the seed and all living things.
I have fond memories of a huge Rite of Spring celebration that was once held in my community. The party lasted for three days with music, food, beer, dancing and celebration of life. And while those days were fun, it all seems so much more serious today. As our home is threatened by global climate change and a constant state of warfare, new life and renewal seems much more tenuous and precious.
I take nothing for granted and give thanks to Mother Earth for all life.