Spring ceremonies & rituals

 Spring is my favorite season of the year.  In Minnesota the transition from winter to spring is exciting. It's a time of rebirth for plants and animals. The ice melts on the lakes and rivers. The snow melts away and the first crocus, tulips, and daffodils appear.
  It has been an unusual transition from winter to spring in Minnesota. We had above average snowfall in April. The anticipation of springtime lingered on for too long.  The people I saw in the stores and at gas stations weren't smiling.  The general mood was depressed.  The transition into spring that we knew should be happening...wasn't happening.  Then all at once the seasons shifted, and we experienced 70 and 80 degree temperatures.  The general mood shifted, and people were happy and energized. 
   Spring is an important season.  It gives us hope of rebirth and new beginnings.  Mother Earth is goes through a birthing process that is truly miraculous.  New plants, baby animals, and fresh starts.  I feel my connection to nature, Mother Earth, and spirit very strongly at this time.  It seems only natural that we have a strong connection with our planet at this time.  What a perfect time to honor her with ceremonies and rituals.  
    

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