I’m not planning to do the “Easter Bunny Tradition,” but I do have a wee basket of goodies for my little Bee – including my first ever peg doll! It’s a daffodil-inspired gnome. Perfect for her growing play altar/nature table. On Saturday, Northern Rivers Protogrove will gather to celebrate and drum back the slumbering NatureContinue reading “Spring Equinox Eve”
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A Little Bit of Spring
It’s very cold outside. The snow is very deep. I actually have decided to do my devotional inside today. I watched a small herd of deer struggling to get through the deep snow in the woods, and I took that as a sign from my spirit allies to stay in. I was sick a fewContinue reading “A Little Bit of Spring”
Dreaming of Green in Winter
For some in America, at least in the North East, Imbolc is a perfect time to consider the rebirth of our gardens. It’s at this time of year that seed catalogs make their happy appearance in our mailboxes, and we begin to browse and dream of green. In the past, I simply dreaming. I put my gardenContinue reading “Dreaming of Green in Winter”
Nature Awareness: Signs of Spring
It’s the Spring Equinox and it’s snowing in the North Country. Go figure. Of course, if you look, you’ll find signs of spring all over. Nature just doesn’t throw a switch and say, “Tada! Spring now!” The transition between seasons is a gradual process full of growth and decline. I spent the last couple weekendContinue reading “Nature Awareness: Signs of Spring”
Naturally Dyed Eggs for the Spring Equinox
For years, it has been my ambition to naturally dye eggs for the Spring Equinox. Last year, I attempted to use some green tea (which I’ve successfully used to dye fabric), but the eggs were not a good color for dying. I make a point to buy eggs that are either organic or local. SinceContinue reading “Naturally Dyed Eggs for the Spring Equinox”
Spring Equinox 2014 | Northern Rivers Protogrove, ADF
The Three Hallows in the center of Northern Rivers Protogrove’s Spring Equinox ritual. Spring Equinox 2014 | Northern Rivers Protogrove, ADF.
The Gatekeeper
The ADF discussion group on FB was recentlly abuzz with a discussion on the gatekeeper concept within our liturgy. It’s a hot topic for some – whether it should be required in ADF liturgy, whether or not it’s an Indo-European concept, etc, etc, etc… I’ve been working on Liturgy 1, part of my Initiate trainingContinue reading “The Gatekeeper”
Blessed Spring!
Although I celebrated with Northern Rivers Protogrove this past weekend, I’ve been acknowledging the change in the season on my own as well. We still have snow in the North Country. Some people complain about it, and indeed I look forward to the return of warmth and green, but find complaining about what Mother NatureContinue reading “Blessed Spring!”
Spring Equinox 2013 | Northern Rivers Protogrove, ADF
I’m happy to say that Northern Rivers Protogrove had a lovely Spring Equinox ritual yesterday! Spring Equinox 2013 | Northern Rivers Protogrove, ADF.
Tairis: Sheelah’s Day
Now this is very interesting and worth the read! Is there a connection between the Spring Equinox, the Cailleach, and Sheela-na-gig? Tairis: Sheelah’s Day.
Author M. A. Phillips 