Happy Eostre

Eostre is the Norse Goddess, a young Maiden of dawn who emerges during the Spring Equinox, happening in the North. (In the South we are currently between the Autumn Equinox and Winter Solstice.) 

Eostre is celebrated in many countries, as the rising dawn, to rejoice the season of Spring and rebirth - new life. 

On the old Germanic calendar, the equivalent month to April was called “Ōstarmānod” – or Easter-month. As a festival, Easter precedes Christianity and was originally the name for Spring Equinox celebrations.

The date of the Christian celebration of Easter changes each year and the reason for the date fluctuations is because it is based on a ‘Pagan’ solar calendar. Easter occurs on the Sunday after the first Full Moon 17th April occurring after the Spring Equinox. 

Most of the symbology around Easter actually comes from the pre-Christian – Pagan celebrations of the Spring Equinox. 

For instance, Easter eggs, rabbits and hares symbolise the fertility of springtime.

In Greek mythology, the bringer of light- Titan Goddess Eco brings dawn by rising from the ocean. 

Her oyster pearl, rose, hare, bees, honey, wildflowers, and sacred waters symbolise fertility, creativity and sensuality.

Wishing you abundant blessings, pink Full Moon lusciousness, delicious new beginnings and a fun celebrative long weekend! 

If you are rejoicing on your own, remember you are never really alone. 

Hug your loved ones.

Dance, sing and play!