#march equinox

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The lilacs, bending many a year, With purple load will hang; The bees will not forget the tune Their old forefathers sang.

Emily Dickinson, The springtime's pallid landscape

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Legends and myths about trees

Celtic beliefs in trees (12)

O for Onn (Golden Gorse) - March 21st Spring Equinox

“The Signs of Hope - March equinox of the Celtic tree calendar (Ref)”

Colour: yellow; Star: sun; Gemstone: topaz; Gender: female; Patron: Lugh (Lug), Lleu Llaw Gyffes; Symbol: hope + optimism, unity of power

Golden gorse is an evergreen shrub that takes root almost anywhere in grassy meadows in Britain and western Europe, growing in clumps, with sharp spines on its twigs and smaller spines on its leaves. Strong enough to survive in harsh, cold lands even when strong winds blow, golden gorse bushes provide excellent wind shelter and valuable shelter in bare wastelands.

The thorny leaves prevent the evaporation of water, and the golden flowers bloom at any time, whether sizzling in the sun or covered by sea water. On a calm day with no wind, the flowers have a sweet scent similar to that of coconut or vanilla, and in brilliant sunshine, the pods of the golden gorse burst into tiny seeds that scatter all around, interrupting the buzzing of the bees. The bright golden colour of the flowers uplifts the spirits and beckons the bees in search of sweet nectar.

The ancient Celts would have been looking forward to the arrival of spring, when the golden gorse would be in full bloom and the golden waves would cover the whole area. The yellow flowers of the golden gorse represent the energy of the sun and are symbolic of Lugh, the Celtic sun god of light and talent. The bees also symbolise the wisdom that bees have acquired through their dedicated work. With its evergreen foliage that never ceases to flower all year round, the tree is vital in its radiance and its energy is uninterrupted even during the darkest days of midwinter.

The golden gorse is a sign of courage and a promise of the coming of spring. It is a feast for the eyes and a renewed spark of hope in the midst of disappointment. For the Celts, the golden gorse was a symbol of optimism and trust.

木にまつわる伝説・神話

ケルト人の樹木の信仰 (12)

OはOnn (ﾊﾘｴﾆｼﾀﾞ) - 3月21日・春分の日

『希望のしるし 〜 ケルトの木の暦（参照）の春分』

色: 黄色; 星: 太陽; 宝石: トパーズ; 性: 女性; 守護神: 太陽神ルグ、スェウ・スァウ、ゲフェス;シンボル: 希望＋楽観、力の結束

ハリエニシダは、英国や西ヨーロッパなら草深い牧草地のほとんどどこにでも根を張る常緑の灌木(かんぼく)で群生し、その小枝に鋭い棘をもち、葉にはもっと小さな棘がある。強風が吹き荒れても厳しい寒さの土地でも生きられるような強さをそなえ、ハリエニシダの茂みは素晴らしい風よけになり、むき出しの荒地では貴重な避難場所を提供してくれる。

棘のある葉は水分の蒸発を防ぎ、太陽にジリジリ焼かれようと、海水をかぶろうと、いつでも黄金色に輝く花を咲かせる。風も絶えて穏やかな日には、ココナッツかヴァニラに似た甘い香りが花にたちこめ、燦々と降りそそぐ日差しのもと、ハリエニシダのさやからは、ミツバチの羽音を遮るようにポンと種子がはじけて、微小な種子があたり一面に撒き散らされる。目に鮮やかな黄金色の花は気分を昂揚させ、甘い蜜を求めるミツバチたちを招く。

ケルト人たちは、満開に花を咲かせたハリエニシダが黄金色の波となり一面を染め上げる春の到来を心待ちにしていた事だろう。ハリエニシダの黄色い花は太陽のエネル��ーを表し、光と才能をつかさどるケルトの太陽神ルグの象徴だ。ミツバチは蜂が献身的に働いて手に入れた知恵も象徴している。一年中花を絶やすことなく、常緑の葉を持つこの樹木は輝きの中に生命力を宿し、そのエネルギーは真冬の暗い日々の間にも途切れることはありません。

ハリエニシダは勇気のしるし、春の訪れの約束です。目を楽しませ、失意のうちにあるものに、ふたたび希望の火を点じる。ケルト人にとって、ハリエニシダは楽観主義と信頼の象徴であった。

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Happy Spring

[thepastisalreadywritten]

Visualization of the seasons and the months of light and darkness at the North Pole.

📹: nss3221

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Happy March equinox y'all!

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Happy Nowruz 2024

Happy Nowruz, 20 March, 2024. Sorry I'm late to say this.

🎉🪻🌾🥚

[thelofian]

Dulcet Daily Booster Table (TTCC DBT) for 2024-03-20, Wealthy Wednesday, 🌸🌞 Spring Equinox | 😄 International Day of Happiness

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Pluton en Verseau 0 degree - Pluto in Aquarius 0 degree

Ce 23 Mars, Pluton fera une premiere entrée dans le signe du Verseau pour un peu moins de 3 mois, jusqu'au 11 juin, date à laquelle il rétrogradera en 'revenant 'en Capricorne.

This March 23, Pluto will make a first entry into the sign of Aquarius for a little less than 3 months, until June 11, when it will retrograde back into Capricorn.

Les Echecs Amoureux, Pluto and Proserpine (Hades and Persephone) enthroned, with Cerberus at their feet, from Les Echecs amoureux, 15th Century

Pluton, appelée planète naine, (un peu plus petite que notre lune) est le corps principale du système Plutonien; il forme un couple indissociable avec son grand satellite Charon, et peut donc etre considéré comme un système double.

Astrologiquement, Pluton est l'octave supérieure de mars, maitre du signe du Scorpion, (gouvernant la maison 8) ; c'est le transformateur, dont l'essence est le renouvèlement.

Pluto, called dwarf planet, (a little smaller than our moon) is the main body of the Plutonian system; it forms a couple with its big satellite Charon, and can therefore be considered as a double system.

Astrologically, Pluto is the superior octave of Mars, ruler of the sign of Scorpio, (governing the 8th house). It is the transformer, whose essence is renewal.

Il s'agit de la planète la plus lente puisqu'elle met 248 ans pour faire le tour du zodiaque. Elle invite à la métamorphose, son énergie s'insinuant au coeur de l'être, le transformant de manière irréversible, agissant au niveau du subconscient et de l'inconscient.

Son processus est irréversible, pénétrant les secrets les plus intimes...

Cette énergie se mêle à celle des autres planètes accroissant leur puissance et leur intensité

It is the slowest planet since it takes 248 years to go around the zodiac. It invites to transcend, to shake to the core being and transforms it in an irreversible way, acting on the subconscious and unconscious level.

Its process is irreversible, penetrating the most intimate secrets…

This energy mixes and increases the power and intensity of the planets it transits by.

Cette entrée en Verseau est un événement astrologique marquant (la lenteur de son cycle ne permet aux Hommes de ne connaitre au maximum que 6 changements de signes de Pluton ; les secteurs de vie concernés par son passage (maisons) sont voués à être des supports d'évolution personnelle, des domaines existentiels susceptibles de connaître de puissantes transformations.

This entry into Aquarius is a significant astrological event (the slowness of its cycle allows man to experience at most 6 changes of sign of Pluto; the sectors of life concerned by its passage (houses) are destined to be supports of personal evolution, existential domains likely to experience powerful transformations.

Le Verseau, signe d'air appartenant à la triplicité relationnelle (Gémeaux, Balance, Verseau) est gouverné par Uranus et en porte les caractéristiques; l'ingénieusité, l'esprit d'avant-garde, un goût prononcé pour l'indépendance et la liberté et l'énergie de transformer les choses, en analogie avec la maison 11.

Aquarius, an air sign belonging to the relational triplicity (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius) is ruled by Uranus and carries its characteristics; ingenuity, avant-garde spirit, a pronounced taste for independence and freedom and the energy to transform things, in analogy with the 11th house

Avec lui, un signe d’air donc, c'est l'action mentale et sociale qui y est stabilisée et concentrée ; dans ce signe Pluton exercera sa transformation sur les rapports sociaux et le rapport de chacun à la collectivité sera questionné.

Chacune de nos actions fait société; sous ce prisme, l'action individuelle revet une importance capitale. Ce transit dans un signe de modalité air (mouvement énergétique de consolidation) est la suite logique du transit de Pluton en Capricorne en 2008 ( signe de modalité carinal, mouvement énergétique d'initiation) autour des thématiques liées au pouvoir; c'est une mise en pratique concrètement de nos prise de conscience et l'incarnation d' une autre manière de vivre ensemble.

With this air sign, mental and social action is stabilized and concentrated; in this sign Pluto will therefore exert its transformation on social relationships and the relationship of each person to the community will be questioned.

Each of our actions makes society; under this prism, the individual action is of capital importance. This transit in an air modality sing (energetic movement of consolidation) is the logical continuation of the transit of Pluto in Capricorn in 2008 (sign of carinal modality, energetic movement of initiation) around the themes related to power; it is a concrete implementation of our awareness and the incarnation of another way of living together.

Ce signe porte en lui des energies pénétrantes, qui résultent de la conscientisation et du désir de changement ; avec pluton, il pourra en résulter des discours et des actions qui s'opposent dans de violents rapports de forces.

Pluton en Verseau laisse des traces irréversibles dans l'histoire de l'humanité;

Le dernier transit de la planète dans ce signe, (1777 à 1797) à connu la Révolution américaine et Révolution française.

This sign carries penetrating energies, which result from awareness and the desire for change; with Pluto, it may result in speeches and actions that oppose each other in violent relationships of power.

Pluto in Aquarius leaves permanent traces in the history of humanity;

The last transit of the planet in this sign (1777 to 1797) saw the American Revolution and the French Revolution.

Le Verseau concerne également le rapport que nous entretenons avec la technologie, car gouverné par Uranus. (dont les transits seront à considérer avec grande importance tout au long de ce cycle)

Le passage de Pluton viendra en modifier ce secteur et la façon dont nous en envisageons l'avenir ainsi que la teneur de nos discussions à ce sujet ( transhumanisme )

Aquarius also concerns the relationship we have with technology, as it is ruled by Uranus (whose transits will be considered with great importance throughout this cycle)

The transit of Pluto will modify this sector and the way we contemplate the future as well as the content of our discussions on this subject (transhumanism)

Qu'est-ce que l'Homme? Jusqu'où sommes nous prêts à laisser la technologie nous envahir ?

Comment envisageons-nous l'avenir?

Comme dans tout système Capitaliste, nos réponses à ses questions par nos décisions consommatrices sera déterminant dans la décennie à venir.

What is Man? How far are we willing to let technology invade us?

How do we envision the future?

Like in any capitalist system, our answers to these questions through our consumer decisions will be decisive in the coming decade.

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Vernal/Spring Equinox

The March Equinox is an annual celebration that occurs on March 20. In the Northern Hemisphere, the March Equinox is referred to as the vernal equinox. It marks the start of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere and the autumn season in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks the Sun’s crossing above the Earth’s equator, moving from south to north. Like all equinoxes, the March equinox is distinctive in that it has almost exactly the equal amount of daylight and nights across many latitudes of Earth.

History of March Equinox

Wherever you may be on Earth, the equinox brings us several seasonal effects which have been noticeable to nature lovers around the globe for years. The word ‘equinox’ originates from two Latin words: ‘aequus’ meaning equal and ‘nox’ meaning night. The literal meaning is ‘equal night.’ Our ancestors, who had far less precise timekeeping than we do, believed that night and day were equal. But today we know this is not true.

People have been celebrating the March Equinox for centuries and since it is associated with spring the festivals tend to celebrate fertility and agriculture. The Romans used this day to celebrate their goddess Cybele who has driven around in a chariot drawn by lions. Ancient Persia in roughly 550 B.C., celebrated the vernal equinox as Nowruz, their New Year. Modern Iranians still celebrate this time as their New Year. During the era of the Shang Dynasty, which ruled China from 1600 to 1046 B.C., it was believed that the spring equinox marked a mythic beginning, a type of ‘start of their line.’ Jews in the 12th Century believed that the spring equinox marked the day in the year in which the Biblical plague that turned Egypt’s water into blood occurred.

The festival of ‘Holi’ is the March equinox festival in India. This is celebrated in honor of various Hindu deities and legends. It signals the triumph of Good vs Evil, the most notable being the legend of Krishna and Rhada. Ancient cultures had great awareness of nature, the seasons, and the movement of the celestial bodies. Many built sites that had a glaringly obvious use: that of a calendar. These were often aligned to display shafts of sunlight during solstices and equinoxes. Examples of these are Chichen Itza in Mexico, Mnajdra Temples in Malta, and Stonehenge in England.

March Equinox timeline

Before the year 68 B.C.The Sun Lines Up in Aries

The sun lines up with Aries on the spring equinox but in 2567 the sun will line up with the constellation Aquarius.

2700 B.C.The Egyptian Easter Monday

Sham el-Nessim is an ancient Egyptian holiday that can be traced back to 2700 B.C.

1582The Gregorian Calendar Created

The Gregorian calendar is created and is based on the March equinox, falling from March 11 to March 21, the date it occurred in 325 CE.

1948Japanese Make Holiday Secular

In Japan, those who practiced Shintoism used the March equinox to honor their ancestors.

March Equinox FAQs

What happens during the March equinox?

During this time the Sun will cross the celestial equator from the south to the north.

What is the spiritual meaning?

Tradition states that this is the time to cleanse out old energy at home and with oneself.

Why is equinox important?

Equinox is important because it points to changing seasons.

March Equinox Activities

Spring Clean

Do some gardening

Visit ancient sites

The March equinox is the perfect time to give your house an overhaul. Start by decluttering your house.

Growth symbolizes triumph over death and being reborn therefore it has become a tradition to plant seeds at this time of the year. Add some colorful flowers to your garden to celebrate spring.

Various ancient sites are linked to March equinox celebrations and traditions. Pack a bag, call a friend or two and set out on an adventure.

5 Facts About The March Equinox

The sun rises and sets the fastest

Spring occurs on two different days

It’s Mother's day

It marks the middle of Spring

It signals the start of a festival

The fastest sunsets and sunrises occur during this time of the year.

There are two different calendars: the astronomical and the meteorological calendar. If we go by the astronomical calendar, spring will fall on March 20 but if we go by the other, spring will occur on March 1.

In Arab countries, Mother's Day is often observed on the March equinox.

In East Asian countries the March equinox marks the halfway point of spring.

Boatyard employees and sailboat owners in the U.S hold the Burning of the Socks festival where socks are burnt to celebrate the warmer weather.

Why We Love March Equinox

It is celebrated around the world

It signals new beginnings

Days are longer

The March equinox is celebrated by many cultures around the world. We love that it has a unifying factor.

The March equinox symbolizes growth and new beginnings. It is a clear marker of the change from winter to spring.

Along with longer days, the weather starts to warm up as well. Nature reflects this change with the blooming of new flowers and plants.

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2023 March equinox will arrive at 21:24 UTC (4:24 p.m. CDT) on Monday. Also called the vernal equinox, it'll mark the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. No matter where you are on Earth, the equinox brings us a number of seasonal effects, noticeable to nature lovers around the globe.

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Sunset of March Equinox (21/03/2023).

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The Sky Tonight Update: March Equinox

The March equinox occurs at 21:17 UTC (3:17 Central Time). The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also the first day of spring (vernal equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere and the first day of fall (autumnal equinox) in the Southern Hemisphere. (more…) “”

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What are all of your plans for Ostara/the spring equinox? Reblog and tell me all about them!

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The sun rising right through the neighbors’ porches for equinox. Welcome, Spring!

[toasteaa]

What do you mean FOUR times a year?????

Well...it's more like two times a year if we're getting technical. I'm not smart enough to give a super well thought out answer to this, however: the seasons change four times a year. And those seasonal changes affect the tides, which, in turn, affect Neuvillette and his...cycle.

During the summer and winter solstices, the tides are weakest, and therefore, the effect they have on his biology are minimal. If anything, he's more sluggish and a tad more easily distracted than he normally is, but he's been dealing with it long enough for it to be manageable. It's unnoticeable to most, but he does take the luxury of having a day or two for himself in the summer time.

During the spring and autumn equinoxes, when the tides are at their highest during the year, he's a little more...active, so to speak.

Irritability, impatience, the telltale scales littering his body, the shifts in his anatomy; without a partner, his ruts are...difficult. but manageable. He knows when they'll start and has dealt with them promptly and privately for centuries.

With a partner (or someone he's yearning for) is a different story.

The jealousy that pricks his mind, the need to have something, everything of theirs lining his nest, the incessant need to mate them, claim them, breed them; everything that was manageable before is now impossible. What was once a bi-yearly nuisance is an active problem that he does NOT want them to see. Not like this at least - not before he's been able to actually talk to them about it. If they know about it but haven't experienced it with him yet, he's going to be reluctant. But...he will let them see it. Feel it. Know what it is for him to be like...this.

As for how involved the breeding is though -

Sorry, I can't divulge any further. Special Surveillance Gardes at my door.