Остара 2016: факты и традиции Викканского Праздника Весеннего равноденствия.
Весеннее равноденствие в воскресенье 20 марта, то бишь завтра. Эх, а я опять ни к чему не готова... Буду праздновать душой и в душе))) Думаю, Богиня меня поймет)))
Итак... факты и традиции... Ставлю без перевода... пока...
Источник: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ostara-2016_us_56eae6b1e4b084c6721f97c0
The spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere falls on Sunday March 20 this year, marking the time when the sun passes over the celestial equator. Wiccans and other neopagans observe the day as Ostara, a festival that celebrates the season’s change from dark winter to brightening spring.
Ostara is one of 8 neopagan sabbats, or holidays, that make up the Wheel of the Year.
ROGER CRACKNELL PHOTOGRAPHY VIA GETTY IMAGESDruids celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.
Along with Ostara, many Wiccans and neopagans observe Beltane, Litha (or summer solstice), Lughnasadh, the autumnal equinox, Samhain, Yule and Imbolc.
Ostara may be a contemporary revival of ancient spring festivals.
CARL EMIL DOEPLER/WIKIPEDIASome pagans say Ostara derives from ancient Celtic and Saxon spring holidays.
Some pagan authors say Ostara derives from ancient Celtic and Saxon spring holidays, later Christianized into the Easter holiday. Others argue this and other neopagan holidays are modern creations. Either way, many religions celebrate holidays during this time of year, including the Hindu Holi, Jewish Purim, Sikh Hola Mohalla and Christian Easter.
For many neopagans, Ostara celebrates the Spring Maiden and Horned God, who represent the characteristics of the new season.
LEEMAGE VIA GETTY IMAGESOstara celebrates the Spring Maiden and Horned God.
Ostara, or Eostra, is an Anglo-Saxon goddess who represents dawn. As a spring goddess she oversees the budding plants and burgeoning fertility of the earth. The Horned God, sometimes envisioned as the god Pan, symbolizes the festive enjoyment of nature through hunting and dancing.
Symbols of fertility and new life play a prominent role in many Ostara celebrations.
AZAZELKA VIA GETTY IMAGESSymbols for Ostara include eggs, rabbits, flowers and seeds.
Similar to those observed at Easter, symbols for Ostara include eggs, rabbits, flowers and seeds. Many neopagans believe these symbols to represent the fecundity of spring and incorporate them into rituals, altars and celebratory feasts.
Источник: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ostara-2016_us_56eae6b1e4b084c6721f97c0
The spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere falls on Sunday March 20 this year, marking the time when the sun passes over the celestial equator. Wiccans and other neopagans observe the day as Ostara, a festival that celebrates the season’s change from dark winter to brightening spring.
Ostara is one of 8 neopagan sabbats, or holidays, that make up the Wheel of the Year.
ROGER CRACKNELL PHOTOGRAPHY VIA GETTY IMAGESDruids celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.Along with Ostara, many Wiccans and neopagans observe Beltane, Litha (or summer solstice), Lughnasadh, the autumnal equinox, Samhain, Yule and Imbolc.
Ostara may be a contemporary revival of ancient spring festivals.
CARL EMIL DOEPLER/WIKIPEDIASome pagans say Ostara derives from ancient Celtic and Saxon spring holidays.Some pagan authors say Ostara derives from ancient Celtic and Saxon spring holidays, later Christianized into the Easter holiday. Others argue this and other neopagan holidays are modern creations. Either way, many religions celebrate holidays during this time of year, including the Hindu Holi, Jewish Purim, Sikh Hola Mohalla and Christian Easter.
For many neopagans, Ostara celebrates the Spring Maiden and Horned God, who represent the characteristics of the new season.
LEEMAGE VIA GETTY IMAGESOstara celebrates the Spring Maiden and Horned God.Ostara, or Eostra, is an Anglo-Saxon goddess who represents dawn. As a spring goddess she oversees the budding plants and burgeoning fertility of the earth. The Horned God, sometimes envisioned as the god Pan, symbolizes the festive enjoyment of nature through hunting and dancing.
Symbols of fertility and new life play a prominent role in many Ostara celebrations.
AZAZELKA VIA GETTY IMAGESSymbols for Ostara include eggs, rabbits, flowers and seeds.
Similar to those observed at Easter, symbols for Ostara include eggs, rabbits, flowers and seeds. Many neopagans believe these symbols to represent the fecundity of spring and incorporate them into rituals, altars and celebratory feasts.
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