In Wiccan tradition, the Goddess (in her Mother aspect) gives birth to the God on the longest night of the year (the winter solstice) and then, like the Earth during winter, rests. Henry Cornelius Agrippa was a hermeticism scholar and occult writer. He wrote various books amongst them was; The Philosophy of Natural Magic, 1531, and Three Books of Occult Philosophy, 1533. Ostara is one of the most recently introduced Sabbats, and its celebrations are more casual and lighthearted than some of its older counterparts. The celebrations can be as relaxing or as ritualistic as you wish so that you can incorporate them into your life in many ways. Celebrate with friends and family, or do so independently if that’s what you prefer. In Wicca, the narrative of the Wheel of the Year traditionally centers on the sacred marriage of the God and the Goddess and the god/ goddess duality. In this cycle, the God is perpetually born from the Goddess at Yule, grows in power at the vernal equinox (as does the Goddess, now in her maiden aspect), courts and impregnates the Goddess at Beltane, reaches his peak at the summer solstice, wanes in power at Lammas, passes into the underworld at Samhain (taking with him the fertility of the Goddess/Earth, who is now in her crone aspect) until he is once again born from Her mother/crone aspect at Yule. The Goddess, in turn, ages and rejuvenates endlessly with the seasons, being courted by and giving birth to the Horned God. [13] [55] [56]

Suggested Celebration Planning: That day, or wait until the next weekend (Sept 25-26) after the Sun is in Libra. Starhawk (1999). The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess: 20th Anniversary Edition. San Francisco: HarperOne. pp. 197–213. ISBN 9780062516329.

Spring Equinox, Ostara Sabbat

In medieval times, sigils were used in magic and alchemy to represent different elements and spirits.

In today's society, we view graffiti as mindless defacing but, according to Matthew, ancient inscriptions are, in fact, a window into the past: "These early graffiti inscriptions had both meaning and function. A far cry from the random doodling of an alienated generation, they were the prayers, memorials, hopes and fears of the medieval parish." Other charging sigils ideas are using light, heat, movement, motion, focus, meditation, craft, or technology.Pictorial Sigils- This type of sigil is one created with existing symbolism and images to express your intention. May 22 – New Moon in Gemini. The Agape Phoberos Ritual will guide you towards understanding the power of love and fear. Go Deeper Bodsworth, Roxanne T (2003). Sunwyse: Celebrating the Sacred Wheel of the Year in Australia. Victoria, Australia: Hihorse Publishing. ISBN 9780909223038. It was a circle, the size of a dinner plate, inside which someone had delicately and accurately scribed a daisy. To its left, a few metres away, another circle appeared, and another, until I'd uncovered a frieze of six beautifully etched designs. "How lovely," I thought, "that someone went to the trouble of decorating a barn with such pretty patterns." And left it at that. Ritual Function: Balance elemental water energy, and shadow work for the virtues and vices of Scorpio. [Edited with correction 12/20/2021]

In myths and art, Hekate and Kore, Persephone before she became Queen of the Underworld, are close companions. More about Persephone. The Guide (April 24 – May 22) December 21 – Winter Solstice (Yule). December is such a complex month, with the festivities of family and friends and the deep spiritual energy. Step into the Cauldron of Rebirth as a respite from all the hustle. The two Solar Eclipses on the Dark Moons fall June 10 and Dec 4, 2021. The two Lunar Eclipses on the full moons fall May 26 and November 19th, 2021. Time to mark those calendars!

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Ritual Function: Third Harvest of Blood, Divine Funeral, release to death, Ancestor veneration, silence.