#Spring is a season for rebirth

[wirelessmousegirl]

Happy combined egg day and also weed day, get high and realize your actually a girl

[fairylando]

[mirroredroads]

Sweet Springtime Is Here. E.E. Cummings "when faces called flowers float out of the ground" (1955) / Suzaku (dir. Naomi Kawase) 1997 / Shirley Jackson, We Have Always Lived in the Castle / Flowers in the Mountain (Hana no yama) from Ehagaki sekai / Sorrow Is Not My Name, Ross Gay / Pyunggang Botanical Garden (평강식물원) / Easter, Emily Pauline Johnson / Sunflowers, c. 1982. Andrew Wyeth. / E.E. Cummings "when faces called flowers float out of the ground" (1955)

[dropthedemiurge]

theres something thats always been on my mind about LFLS and I wanted to know if I was reading too much into it.

In the beach scene in the Epilogue, why is Myungha the only one of the four boys wearing pink? The other three are wearing blue. Do you think this is just a coincidence, or does it allude to something deeper?

That's an interesting question!

Honestly, I can tell for sure the wardrobe team paid special attention to Myungha's looks throughout the entire series, and I can tell you why exactly Myungha was wearing green-blue outfit + gem bracelet in his "past life" scenes (indication of losing his grandma, last person he loved and was loved by, and being stuck in the past emotions, not able to move on or climb out of his depression)

As well as why was he wearing black suit during meeting with his mom (it's not a funeral attire, that one looks different, it's a suicidal symbolic one as Myungha already made up his mind by then most likely and gave himself just one last unsuccessful chance)

...but there is nothing in my mind when it comes to why Myungha is the only one wearing pink in the final scene xD For sure it's indication of his "final transgression to the happy world" – he's wearing a white shirt when he constantly wore black one for the entire series, quietly pointing out that he was never happy inside despite his demeanor, but pink...

As far as I can tell, Koreans don't even really have the 'blue for boys, pink for girls' symbolism, and if it was fully white outfit, we could also say it indicates funerals in Asian symbolism, but...

Maybe sometimes pink shirt is just pink and it simply makes him stand out among others but also showing his inner change and embracing happiness and new life in these pastel tones – like a cherry tree, blossoming when new spring came (and in spring, Myungha left his previous life) :D

[wayti-blog]

Gardens in Spring with flowers abound their scent interwoven in the wind

― Meeta Ahluwalia

[thewriterlyowl]

“She cooks, I consume. I try to figure out my next move. There’s no obstacle now to taking my life. But I seem to be waiting for something.”

I love this because it’s such a brilliant parallel to Katniss’ last “bitter winter”, but also expands on it. When her father died, and her mother was (functionally) gone, Katniss had no hope. When Peeta gave her the bread, he not only pushed her to survive, but he reminded her that “hope was not lost”. It was the first time she felt joy in a long time, that she could feed herself with a skill she loved, that she could forage for salad with her sister, that “life could be good again”.

(The genius of Collins is that the friendship with that other guy was based on survival also, but not on hope. That’s why Katniss gets confused, because she and the other guy depended on each other’s skills for surviving, but not the hope of living. Before she even ever met the other guy, her subconscious knew how to recognise the difference. So as soon as the bond of mutual survival was taken away, their friendship became harder to maintain. There is absolutely a reason Collins didn’t have other guy comforting Katniss at all, but that’s another post for another day).

Then, another bitter winter. Prim, her beloved sister, her reason for volunteering, is gone. Her mother is gone. Her friends are dead or gone. Nothing is good. Nothing is hopeful. And unlike before, nothing is pushing her to survive. The threat of starvation is gone, the Games are gone, Snow is gone. She does not have to fight for her own survival, because nothing is threatening it. But also? Nothing is telling her to live.

Then Peeta comes back, and plants the primroses. Another act of goodness from the boy with the bread, most likely the second one she lists (first being the bread itself) when she says she’ll tell her children “how she survives it”. On the first day of spring, Peeta’s act rights her world, and pushes her to start living again, rather than just surviving.

Katniss has been here before. She knows this bitter winter, even if the shape of it is different. This time, after all that’s happened, after she’s lost so much, she needs to be pushed past mere survival into actually living a meaningful life. In CF, aka The Big Everlark Dating Book, she gets a brief look at what living looks like, even if it’s under the duress of a more-oppressed district. Katniss was waiting for Peeta because she’s always known, since that first dandelion, that she needs the hope that life can be good again.

[asclexe]

“what season are you?” “im summer!!” “im winter.” “im-”

no we’re all autumn. we’re all changing from life and youth to sleepniess and death. withering away with time. making all this progress from birth for it to rot away. our personality and accomplishments and memories and character like leaves on a tree, all souring and dying once we die, the only thing left in the end our body.

life as a whole are like one season cycle, spring equaling birth and childhood, summer being youth and “the prime of your life”, autumn being middle age hood and old age, winter being death.

[goodpix2021]

New season with fresh, green stuff.

New Growth. Spring. We went for a long walk to celebrate Musical Miss’ birthday. We discovered a lot of new growth, really, really new growth. Seems like a good start to her year. She’s not working that much. During an non-new album year most musicians don’t stay on the road. She likes small jazz festivals so we are playing seven in South America, and twelve in Europe. Easy year for…

[skel3tonmoth]

Goodbye February, hello spring. Pisces season is here ♓🐟

[protectyouropacities]

“March roses shall burn me in the land where I was first born. Pomegranate blossoms will conceive of me, and I will be born from it once more.”

— Mahmoud Darwish, “With the Fog So Dense on the Bridge”

[psyworks]

Happy Spring :) Blessings from Mother Nature 🌸🌷🌼🏵️❇️

Happy Spring 🙂 Blessings from Mother Nature 🌸🌷🌼🏵️❇️Spring Prayer 🙏 “Dear God, thank you for the vibrant beauty of spring, a time of rebirth and renewal. As the world awakens, I am grateful for the hope and promise it brings. May this season inspire us to embrace new opportunities and to grow in faith and compassion. Amén 🙏” Remember:Affirmations for March 2025I am open to abundance and change…

[mirandawright]

🪶 Codex Entry: Vernal Equinox

Winter is leaving, but I’m not done with it yet. I feel the shift in the air. The pull of something changing. Something moving forward without my permission. The seasons don’t wait. They don’t ask if I’m ready. They just come— tearing through, dragging me with them. But I’m not done. I was made for the cold. For the sharp air. For the long nights, the ones quiet enough to hear myself think. Winter is where I burn. Winter is where I break. Winter is where I become. And now— spring is calling. Pulling. Like a tide I can’t fight. Like a whisper in my ribs. It wants me to bloom. To soften. To let go. But this isn’t a forward motion. It’s a loop. A cycle. A beginning disguised as an ending. I died in the cold. I rose from the ash. And now, as the world wakes up again, so do I. I am not some soft thing waiting for the sun to save me. I do not shed my fire just because the ice has melted. If winter made me stronger, then that strength stays. If I burned in the cold, then I rise in the thaw. Let spring come. But my rebirth comes on my terms.

[theenglishnook]

VERNAL

"Vernal" captures spring's essence—growth, renewal, and vitality. Linked to the equinox and seasonal cycles, it evokes youthful energy and nature's rebirth. A poetic, scientific, and ecological celebration of transformation.

IPA: /ˈvɜːr.nəl/(Adjective) Definition: Of or relating to spring: Refers to attributes, phenomena, or characteristics associated with the spring season, often denoting growth, renewal, and vitality. Youthful or fresh: Suggests a sense of liveliness, freshness, or vigor reminiscent of the rejuvenating energy of spring. Detailed Explanation: The word vernal is deeply rooted in the natural and…

[luna-azzurra]

Symbolism in Writing

Weather Symbolism

Rain: cleansing, sadness, renewal, obstacles

Sunshine: happiness, hope, clarity, energy

Storms: conflict, turmoil, dramatic change

Snow: purity, stillness, coldness, isolation

Fog: confusion, mystery, uncertainty

Wind: change, freedom, unrest, communication

Animal Symbolism

Eagle: freedom, vision, strength, courage

Lion: bravery, power, leadership, pride

Dove: peace, love, innocence, spirituality

Wolf: loyalty, cunning, survival, community

Snake: transformation, danger, temptation, wisdom

Butterfly: transformation, beauty, impermanence

Plant Symbolism

Rose: love, beauty, passion, secrecy

Oak Tree: strength, endurance, wisdom

Willow Tree: sadness, flexibility, resilience

Lotus Flower: purity, enlightenment, rebirth

Ivy: friendship, fidelity, eternity

Cactus: endurance, protection, warmth

Object Symbolism

Mirror: self-reflection, truth, illusion

Key: opportunity, secrets, freedom

Bridge: connection, transition, overcoming obstacles

Candle: hope, spirituality, life, guidance

Clock: time, mortality, urgency

Mask: disguise, deception, concealment

Number Symbolism

One: beginnings, unity, individuality

Two: partnership, balance, duality

Three: creativity, growth, completeness

Four: stability, order, foundation

Five: change, adventure, unpredictability

Seven: mystery, spirituality, luck

Season Symbolism

Spring: renewal, birth, growth, hope

Summer: vitality, abundance, joy, freedom

Autumn: change, maturity, decline, reflection

Winter: death, stillness, introspection, endurance

Light and Darkness Symbolism

Light: knowledge, purity, safety, enlightenment

Darkness: ignorance, evil, mystery, fear

Shadow: the unconscious, secrets, mystery

Twilight: ambiguity, transition, mystery

Element Symbolism

Fire: passion, destruction, energy, transformation

Water: emotion, intuition, life, change

Earth: stability, grounding, fertility, growth

Air: intellect, communication, freedom, change

[dionysianivy]

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What is Beltane?

Beltane is a fire festival celebrated on the night of April 30th into May 1st in the Northern Hemisphere, and around October 31st into November 1st in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks the midpoint between the spring equinox and the summer solstice, honoring fertility, passion, and the sacred union between the divine feminine and masculine. Traditionally, it signals the beginning of the light half of the year, a time of growth, abundance, warmth, and blooming life. Beltane celebrates freedom, love, lust, creativity, and the return of life to the natural world, bringing with it new, flourishing beginnings. May 1st is a day of joy and play. After a harsh winter, it becomes a celebration of renewal, of aliveness, and of nature’s wild rebirth.

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The History of Beltane

The name Beltane comes from Old Irish Beltene, meaning "bright fire" or "The fires of Bel". Some people link it to the Celtic god Belenus, a solar and healing deity, while others have drawn comparisons to Baal, a fertility god, though that idea is debated and not widely accepted.

Historically, Beltane was celebrated in Celtic regions, most notably Ireland and Scotland, as a pastoral festival. Bonfires were lit on hilltops, and cattle were driven between two of them to protect them from disease and ensure fertility. People would jump over the flames, not just for luck, but as a way to connect with sacred fire and invoke fertility, health, and courage for the coming summer season.

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Beltane and the Fairy Realm

Beltane is a liminal time, one of the two key points in the year (along with Samhain) when the veil between our world and the Otherworld grows thin. While Samhain leans into the realm of spirits and ancestors, Beltane belongs to the fae.

It is said that on the eve of Beltane, the Fair Folk wander freely, drawn to laughter, music, and offerings left with care. In many old traditions, people avoided disturbing fairy mounds or sacred groves during this time, choosing instead to leave gifts like milk, honey, or sweet bread beneath hawthorn trees. These offerings were meant to honor the fae, invite blessings, and protect against mischief.

Wearing a crown of bluebells on Beltane Eve is said to help one see the faeries, as bluebells are sacred to them. A ring of blooming bluebells is also believed to be a favorite gathering spot for garden faeries.

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Beltane and the Hawthorn Tree

Few trees are more sacred to Beltane than the hawthorn. Often called the “fairy tree” in Irish and Scottish folklore, it is said to guard the entrances to the Otherworld. Blooming right around May 1st, its soft white-pink blossoms carry the energy of protection, love, and the unseen.

In Celtic tradition, hawthorn trees were deeply respected as portals to the realm of the fae. During Beltane, it was common to tie ribbons or small offerings to the branches while making heartfelt wishes, not demands, but gentle hopes whispered like prayers. Damaging or cutting a hawthorn tree, especially during this sacred time, was believed to bring terrible luck or stir the wrath of the Fair Folk.

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The Sacred Fire

Fire is the central symbol of Beltane. The festival’s original name literally refers to Bel’s fires, honoring the sun and invoking purification and fertility.

Traditionally, two large bonfires were lit at Beltane, and people, along with their animals, would walk, dance, or even leap between them for blessings, healing, and protection. In some regions, ashes from the sacred fire were scattered over fields to encourage fertility. Couples, especially newlyweds, often passed hand-in-hand through the smoke as a symbol of unity and renewal.

The fire wasn’t just a ritual, it was a living spirit. Lighting it the old way, through friction rather than matches or lighters, was seen as a sacred act, calling upon the raw elemental force of nature itself.

Even today, many Beltane celebrations honor this ancient custom through bonfires, candle magic, and fire rituals. You don’t need a blaze on a hilltop, even a single flame, lit with intention, can carry the sacred spark of Beltane into your home and heart. :D

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The Maypole

The maypole is one of the most central symbols of modern Beltane celebrations. Though it has roots in English May Day traditions, it’s been beautifully woven into Beltane for its rich symbolism of life, fertility, and union.

The tall, phallic pole rising from the earth represents the God, masculine energy, vitality, and the spark of creation. The colorful ribbons and flowers spiraling around it, often held by dancers weaving in circles, represent the Goddess, the womb, fertility, and abundant life. Together, they form a sacred spiral: a dance of harmony between the masculine and feminine, of earth and sky, movement and stillness.

As dancers move around the maypole, their steps create a living mandala, a spell in motion, tied with laughter and bright ribbons.

The dance itself is a celebration of harmony between forces, of weaving ourselves back into the rhythm of the land.

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Beltane x Handfasting

Beltane is also a favored time for handfasting, a traditional pagan betrothal or wedding ritual where a couple’s hands are bound together with ribbons, cords, or braided threads to symbolize their union. In ancient times, a handfasting ceremony could last for a year and a day, after which the couple had the choice to stay together or part ways. Today, many modern pagans choose Beltane as a powerful and romantic time to make such commitments, drawn to the fertile energy of the season. Handfastings are often held outdoors, in nature, near fire, under blooming trees, or surrounded by loved ones in sacred space. The vows exchanged during these rituals can be traditional or deeply personal, as the magic of the ceremony lies in the heart connection and the intention to walk beside each other, bound by love and commitment.

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Magic Correspondences

Planets: Venus

Season: Midpoint between spring and summer

Element: Fire

Time of the Day: Noon

Tarot Cards: The Strength, The Lovers, The Sun, Three of Cups

Colors: Green, Red, Pink, Yellow, Purple, White, Sky Blue, All Pastel Colors

Herbs: Mint, Rosemary, Thyme, Ivy, Nettle, Sage, Basil, Juniper, Clover, Mugwort

Fruits: Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Bananas, Lemon, Cherries

Vegetables: Cucumbers, Carrots, Garlic, Lettuce, New Potatoes

Crystals: Emerald, Bloodstone, Rose Quartz, Carnelian, Red Jasper, Green Aventurine, Moonstone, Fire Agate

Runes: Kenaz, Wunjo, Ingwaz

Trees: Hawthorn, Elder, Willow, Birch

Goddesses: Artemis, Diana, Brigid, Aphrodite, Flora, Gaia, Hera, Astarte, Venus, Juno, Freyja, Epona, Bastet

Gods: Pan, Cernunnos, Belenus, Dionysus, The Green Man, Bacchus, Priapus, Faunus, Eros, Ra

Dragons: Sairys, Fafnir

Flowers: Lilac, Bluebells, Daisy, Lilies, Foxglove, Lily of the Valley, Marigold, Tulips, Violets, Primrose, Peony, Poppy, Honeysuckle

Animals: Frogs, Swans, Cows, Deer, Squirrels, Sheep, Ducks, Cats, Bees, Rabbits, Swallows, Leopards, Lynx, Hares

Magical Powers: Love, Sex, Fertility, Protection, Cleansing, Transformation

Symbols: Maypole, Ribbons, Phallus, Bonfire, Flowers, Faeries, Sex, Floral Crowns, Frogs, Celtic Knots

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Activities to do:

🌸 Make flower-shaped biscuits

🌸 Do candle magick

🌸 Find a local hawthorn tree and make a wish to the faeries

🌸 Wear flowers in your clothes, hair, or as bracelets

🌸 Leave offerings for faeries, as this is the season when they’re most present, you can leave them honey, milk, or biscuits

🌸 Go out for a walk in nature and feel the arrival of summer

🌸 Make a fire in the yard and dance around it (only in safe circumstances, of course); if you don’t have resources, you can light candles in your room (again, be careful)

🌸 Eat anything with oats, as it’s associated with Beltane, such as oatmeal, oatcakes, or other oat-based foods

🌸 Do a tarot or rune reading in the morning of Beltane

🌸 Take care of the trees in your yard or nearby by watering them

🌸 Honor all deities associated with fertility

🌸 Practice faerie magick

🌸 On the morning of Beltane, open your windows or door to warmly welcome the energy of the sabbat.

🌸 Make a Beltane magick jar

🌸 Water your flowers

🌸 Listen to music and dance :D

🌸 Celebrate life, fertility, love, and union

🌸 Take care of your garden, plant seeds, clean dried leaves, and prepare for summer

🌸 Make special Beltane treats

🌸 Casting your circles with oats around this time of year is also a good idea, as oats are a traditional Beltane grain for good luck

🌸 Have a picnic with your loved ones, or organize a gathering with food and grilling

🌸 Honor your ancestors

🌸 Place decorations in your garden

🌸 Plant a tree with any intention you want and take care of it

🌸 Draw runes and specific symbols on paper and burn them

🌸 Do self-love activities

🌸 Practice sex or love magick

🌸 Look for hawthorns in your area and honor them with water and offerings for faeries

🌸 Make a maypole

🌸 Collect flowers

🌸 On the morning of May 1st, wash your face with May Dew or natural spring water

🌸 Connect with the fire element

🌸 Read about the fair folk

🌸 Have a bonfire with your loved ones

🌸 Place ribbons or colored thread in trees with intentions for each, you can use color magick to attract what you need in your life right now (pink for love,

🌸 Meditate

🌸 Make flower crowns and wreaths

🌸 Perform spells for fertility, purification, and love

🌸 As this is a day of love, if you are of an appropriate age, comfortable, being sexually active is part of the celebration

🌸 Buy seeds and plant them in your garden, welcoming the growth of new life

🌸 Create a Beltane altar

🌸 If you don't have a maypole you can dance around your favorite tree <3

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Food and Drinks:

Oats in all forms (oatmeal, oat cookies, oat bread, oatcakes, bannock), strawberries, blueberries, honey, whipped cream with oats, strawberry biscuits, oat and honey bread, blackberry pie, lavender cake, cheese (including Swiss), seasonal potato dishes, fresh fruit salads, tomato and cucumber salads, dairy or plant-based milks, vanilla-flavoured foods, ice cream, grilled food, BBQ, spicy dishes to honor the fire element, May Day wine, white wine, regular wine (with a strawberry placed at the bottom of the glass if you wish), tarts with cheese, mayonnaise.

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