The Haven

It's that time of year again...Spring time!  Did you remember to change your clocks last night?  It's hard to realize an hour of your life is just gone, poof, vanished, in the time it takes to set the clock ahead isn't it?  Ah well, Ostara is a time for renewal and change so I suppose it's fitting. This year Ostara, also known as Spring Equinox, Vernal Equinox, and the First Day of Spring, is on Sunday the 20th.  It is a celebration of balance as day and night are once again equal in length on this day. Here are a few customs and activities for this month: Time for a new broom. Get rid of your dirty & dusty broom filled with all the negativity of last year and pick up a new one.  Check your local dollar-type store for the best deal. Start your Spring cleaning.  I'll be doing a post on this later this month. While you're cleaning, sort through your personal items and donate anything that's no longer wanted or needed. Pick or purchase flowers th...

The Autumn Equinox also known as Mabon is the first day of Fall.  This day is considered a time of mysteries and balance. Day and night are divided equally. It's a time to stop & relax and enjoy the fruits of our own personal harvests. Customs & Activities: preparing for the quiet time ahead finishing old business walking in the woods Colors: red, orange, russet, maroon, brown, gold, violet Decorations: gourds, acorns, colored corn pine cones, grains, vines, dried seeds apples, grapes, pomegranates horn of plenty Foods:  I like to serve a stew with hearty bread and apple crisp. root vegetables; potatoes, carrots, onions breads apples nuts Spellworkings: harmony and balance self confidence security prosperity