Forsythia

The forsythia belongs to the olive tree family and comes in one color only – yellow! There are just 11 species of forsythia and it is mainly native to Asia but there is one species in Europe. It was introduced to the western world from China in the nineteenth century, being named after William Forsyth who … Continue reading Forsythia

Kore

Kore the maiden of corn’s journey back to earth from the Underworld heralds Spring and rebirth The Myth of Kore Kore, the maiden of Corn’s journey back to earth from the Underworld heralds Springtime and rebirth. She returns to her maiden form to spend time with her mother Demeter, the mother goddess of … Continue reading Kore

Equilateral Cross

Symbol of Ostara —Equilateral Cross The conceptual meaning of the equilateral cross is a unification of the spiritual and material. The logo of this magazine shows a pentagram and an equilateral cross within a circle, flanked by a triple moon and a raven and hawk. The pentagram and cross within a circle encompasses many forces. … Continue reading Equilateral Cross

Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake ingredients 1 1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafers (about 18 cookies)* 6 tablespoons butter, melted* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 8 – ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1 8 – ounce carton dairy sour cream 1 cup sugar 1 8 – ounce package semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled 3 eggs 1/2 cup … Continue reading Chocolate-Irish Cream Cheesecake

Harbinger of Spring-Swallows

Swallows Ostara marks the first day of spring, and swallows are a harbinger of spring. Goddess Eostre (or Oestre), the Teutonic Goddess of Fertility and of and Spring is commonly pictured with swallows flying above her head while she holds an egg in her hand and rabbits graze at her feet. In Celtic lore, the … Continue reading Harbinger of Spring-Swallows