“It’s
time to shake off the old and start anew . This is one of the reasons spring
cleaning is so popular. Cleaning out the old and making way for the new always
helps to give us a renewed sense of purpose.”
This is the time of Ostara. (Translated, eventually,
by Christians, to Easter, to help the pagans accept the concept. It was first called Eostre, after the Saxon
goddess of Dawn, and was the word for East and where the term Oestrogen comes
from.
Ostara is shown with a hare and/or an egg which
represents fertility . Now is the time
to plant seeds and great festivals were held to celebrate the germination of
seeds for a bounteous harvest come summer.
This is the time of Beltane.
This is a month of magic in sprouting seeds,
physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually. Let this be a magical month, no matter what
you are going through... .you might expect even miracles.
Spring has sprung, although Mother Earth is going
through some birthing pains. Now is time
to use eggs and seeds, to bake yeast breads, to make cakes. It is a time when those who follow The Way,
to actually plant a seed in an empty eggshell, with a hole at the bottom of the
shell, and keep it on your sill so you
see it and bless it every day. Fill a shell with a seed of a favorite
plant. Write a one word intention on the
shell. Add compost and a seed. Gently sprinkle water on it and cover it with
a plastic baggy. Once it begins toi
grow, and has three little leaves, transplant it into a larger pot, shell and
all, or, if warm enough outside, directly into your garden or flower pot.
On your altar,
use green and green things, and things that represent the colors of
spring. Add some sees, herb sprig, etc.
I knew I wanted to do an Ostara painting so I began
by doing a quick sketch of a portrait and a stylized hare.
Then, layer by layer she began to come into being.
of course, I had to add the eggs.
What does April and Easter and Beltane and Ostara hold
for you?
Blessed Be, sister-friends. Blessed Be!
©Carol Desjarlais 4.2.20
I'm amazed at how much creating you get done. It's always great to read your blog and see your inspiring art. I love this painting very much xx
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed doing the stylized hare. And, even though it is not my best portrait, I love the whimsy look of her. Thank you, so much.
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