Ostara

My partner celebrated Ostara yesterday, and I assisted, mostly by huddling under a blanket while squinting at the grey horizon visible above the neighboring apartment buildings.

Lately, my partner has decided to begin exploring spirituality, feeling a pull towards rituals that celebrate nature. Here is the Ostara altar that my partner assembled for the Spring Equinox sunrise ritual:

My partner took this picture. Anyway, from left to right: milk; honey; a spoon (to mix the milk and honey - has no other spiritual significance); beeswax candle; ritual candles with crystal bracelet and amethyst pendant; another beeswax candle.

I'm happy to assist with this. I've always been interested in paganism, but only allowed myself to observe in a very clinical, distant sort of way. I'm agnostic, so while I don't necessarily believe in spirits, gods, etc., I like to believe that they could exist. It's just a nice thought. (Or not-so-nice thought, depending on the belief system.) Anyway, I do very much believe that a large part of the human experience is in our heads - our feelings, thoughts, the personal rituals we engage in and draw comfort from - and that if something enriches that experience, and it doesn't hurt anybody, then why not indulge in it?

So, I'm not sure where I will personally end up, spiritually. But meanwhile, I'm pleased to be here for my partner, and exploring this with them.

Happy (belated) Ostara, everyone!