The Liminal Space before Spring...
Hi Coverners
It’s been a bit quiet from me in here. I’ve not disappeared, just… been super busy.
We’ve just had the New Moon (Tuesday), and tomorrow we’re moving into Ostara. That point in the year where day and night are equal, so it sits right in the balance between winter and spring, the liminal space between darkness and light, where things begin to blossom. Not overnight and not in full bloom, just a bit lighter and brighter (and a tad warmer) than it has been.
That in-between bit.
It always makes me think of the Greek Myth of Demeter and Persephone. The story goes that Persephone spends part of the year in the underworld, and her mother, Demeter, goddess of the harvest, grieves her absence. The land goes barren in the Autumn. Nothing grows in Winter.
Then, as Persephone is due to return, so does everything else. The ground warms, and things start to grow again. Spring*.
So with the energy from the New Moon, the power of Demeter, and the warmth of Ostara, this is the perfect time to start something new!
And that’s pretty much the energy behind our forthcoming mini-retreat day, Celebrating Spring at the Lakeside Arts Centre in Newmillerdam, near Wakefield.
We’d love for you to join us, come and sit by the water, make some art and crafts, eat together, have a bit of chill-out time, relax and mark the change in the season - and finish the day with a beautiful soundbath and mini ritual, where we will give thanks to Demeter and welcome Persephone home.
We’ve still got a few places, and I know the right people will find it if they’re meant to be part of our magic.
If you’ve been feeling a bit stuck, or you’re in need of a reset after winter, you’re very welcome to join us.
And if not, just take this as a reminder that you don’t have to burst into spring overnight. It will come when it comes - at your own pace. Be gentle with yourself.
Book here: https://www.raychel.co.uk/events/celebrating-spring
* find out more about the story of Demeter and Persephone as part of Celebrating Spring - all equipment, refreshments and lunch included in the cost.
