"She changes everything She touches,
and everything She touches, changes!"
          
                  Kore Chant
 

Kore, or Persephone, is the youthful goddess of Springtime
who joyfully returns to her mother, the Earth, 
after her winter in the Underworld .
We rejoice at her return as we see the daily changes
in the length of the day and night,,
and sense the imminent budding of trees and blooms -
the expectant energy and potential of Spring!
 
 
 
 

We celebrate the Spring Equinox
on or near March 21 in the Northern Hemisphere
and on or near March 21 in the Southern Hemisphere.
At Equinox we seek to find harmony and balance
within our lives.
 
 
 

Begin by breathing deeply, 
releasing all tension and worry as you exhale.
Breathe in deeply of the energy  of the universe
that surrounds 
and fills you as you inhale...
 

Be conscious of the flow of breath
as you breath in and out,
in an ongoing exchange.
 

Visualize yourself walking in a place of nature.
Be aware of the sounds and colors around you...
Notice any birds or small animals...
Feel the breeze on your cheek.
 

As you walk, you come to a stone circle...
A low stone altar sits at the center,
with a cauldron on it.
Move to the center and look around the circle.
 

Four larger stones mark the four directions.
The four cardinal directions are associated with the elements of Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.
The Center represents Spirit.
 

Air is associated with the East,
our mind, choices,
inspiration, clarity, and perception.
Fire in the South represents our Will and creativity, vulnerability, and trust.
Water in the West, our emotions and intuition,
releasing, flowing in the NOW,
forgiving the past.
Earth is in the North - our body, 
physical manifestation and our daily concerns,
stability and commitment.
 

When these four elements are in balance within,
we sit at peace in our Center,
in touch with our Spirit.
 

See yourself lighting a candle -
place it in the cauldron.
This represents the fire of your bright Spirit.
 

Take a few moments now...
walk to each cardinal point...
meditate on the powers 
of
Air, Fire, Water and Earth
in your life.
Are these elements in balance?
Does one or more seem out of balance?
How can you correct this?
 

Air with its analytical powers of mind
balances Water,
with its emotional responses and gift of intuition.
Water balances and softens the
objectiveness and detachment
of the mind.
Fire - creativity, passion, spontaneity,
is balanced by the steadiness
stability and dedication 
of Earth.
Fire lifts Earth into passion and action.
 

Too much of any element results in imbalance.
Are you allowing the elements to work
with each other?
Do you sit at the Center,
knowing that each element is present
and in harmony in your life?
 

Find a moment of perfect balance and stillness
in your life...
Return to it when the flow of life
moves you from your Center.
 

If you feel an imbalance,
examine the element opposite 
for the energy you need.
 

Look at the candle in the cauldron
that represents your Spirit.
The wax of the candle is of Earth,
it becomes liquid, of Water, as it burns.
Fire and Air transform the candle
to release its essence.
 

Allow the elements to work their 
transformative power in your life.
Remember the candle in the cauldron.
 

As you leave the stone circle,
take the blessings of the cauldron with you.
You are always at your Center
in the place of Spirit -
you only need to remember.
 

May the blessings of the Cauldron
go with you!
 

           Blessed Be!

                                             Danu