Correspondences of Ostara/Spring Equinox: Stones and Crystals — Crystal Dawn

Stones~~Rose quartz, moonstone, amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, red jasper Rose Quartz is often identified with romantic love, but this beautiful stone, in fact, encourages us to experience love in its myriad forms from a mother’s tender care of her child to random acts of kindness or service to a stranger. Rose quartz encompasses all expressions of […] … Continue reading Correspondences of Ostara/Spring Equinox: Stones and Crystals — Crystal Dawn

The Egyptian Pantheon: 8 Goddesses to Know — Moody Moons

The Egyptian pantheon soars with celestial myths, magic and eternal power. From the feathery glory of Isis’ outstretched wings to the lioness-headed Bast, this legendary ancient religion continues to inspire modern witchcraft. Ancient Egyptian texts are richly embedded with spells, incantations and mythic imagery. Most famously, hieroglyphics in the Book of the Dead ( via The … Continue reading The Egyptian Pantheon: 8 Goddesses to Know — Moody Moons

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

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

Demeter and Persephone: Sacred Mother, Beloved Daughter

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY KATALIN KODA POSTED UNDER GODDESS As we approach the Spring Equinox, we feel the warming air and are inspired by the natural beauty of rebirth after winter. The story of Demeter and Persephone powerfully captures the unfolding of the seasons, welcoming in new light. This myth is a tale of … Continue reading Demeter and Persephone: Sacred Mother, Beloved Daughter