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Spring Equinox/Ostara
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Ostara / Equinox Hails!
The Spring Equinox marks the traditional Easter celebration, the moment when the Sun crosses the equator from south to north. This is when animals like rabbits, deer, chipmunks, and other creatures of the forest begin to have their offspring. Various flora also emerge around this time, dotting the landscape with hints of color. During the Spring Equinox we pay special attention to the great Goddess in her youthful form of Ostara, Goddess of the Dawn. Ostara is associated with the rising Sun in the East, fertility, and light; a beacon of joy and good fortune. To many ancient Germanic Pagans, Ostara was credited with Springs deliverance. From her name we derive the modern word Easter, nodding to the Pagan origins of this holiday. To Ostara we make offerings and pray for a good year, thanking her for the return of the light. In one particular myth, Ostara transforms a bird into a rabbit who would then lay colorful eggs for her, showing us where the core symbolism of our modern holiday came from.
Hailaz Austra!
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Goþa Fara (Spring Equinox 2023)
We are happy to bring you this new song “Goþa Fara” on this beautiful and auspicious Spring Equinox.
‘Goþa Fara’ is a Gothic phrase meaning, “have a good journey,” and is meant here as a blessing to all beings embarking on new journeys, whether in life or in death.
This song, in particular, is dedicated to my Grandfather, who passed away this month at 94 years old, still standing tall.
May his travels be light and swift.
To all those who are honoring the Dawn goddess today, may these words bring benefit:
Hailaz Austrō, great goddess of Spring,
Lady of light, and slayer of darkness.
May our offerings encourage your loving guidance,
On this equal day and equal night;
Your affluent heat, and cosmic glow,
The gifts of prosperity, among us all.
We give to you, this song of praise,
Exchange our devotion for longer days.
Hailaz / Namaste
-Ansuz Society
Ansuz Society 