The vernal equinox is one of the brightest holidays of the tradition. On this day, March 20, daylight takes advantage of the dark, the night becomes shorter, nature is filled with sunlight and comes to life in the spring growth and development. That is why the equinox has long carried a sacred meaning, and different peoples, each in its own way, expressed their respect for the great luminary-the God and patron of the sun.
RA, Helios, Apollo, Mithras ... the sun God has many names. But the magic power of its rays to give life and development caused the same associations in different peoples for thousands of years. The great luminary was called the child of the One Creator, the demiurge of the Universe, the architect. And the day of the vernal equinox is an astrological correspondence, which symbolically means the resurrection and the beginning of a new life, a new cycle of development.
Christian Easter is a legacy of much older traditions, the symbolism and ritual elements of which have survived to this day. For example, in Celtic mythology, the day of the equinox was called Alban Eiler or "Feast of Birds", and its symbolic attributes were feathers, eggs, Chicks and rabbits.
Slavic festival in honor of the arrival of spring lasts for a week and is known as-Maslenitsa. Traditionally, during Maslenitsa Slavs bake pancakes, and in the culmination of the holiday they burn on the fire an effigy of Morena – goddess of winter and death.
The cyclicity of being or the law of rhythm is one of the principles formulated thousands of years ago by the ancient initiate-Hermes Trismegistus:
"Everything has its ebb and flow, everything flows in and out, every development is subject to rhythmic action."
At the same time, man, being a part of nature, is inseparable from the dynamics of its States, therefore in spiritual and esoteric practice astronomical and natural cycles have such a grandiose significance.
The energies of the vernal equinox give purification, revive, fill with primordial light, contribute to the birth and germination of ideas and goals. This day is the most favorable for healing and creation of energy impulses for realization of goals and desires.
Purifying flame
In the rites of the vernal equinox, fire is always present, as an element that returns everything to purity. To this day, the practice of sensing fire remains an important element of magical ritualism.
Purifying flame practice options:
- the burning of old things;
- writing out negative bindings;
- contemplation of the candle;
Fire for such purposes it is desirable to take from the sun's rays, that is, to breed with the aid of magnifying lens or glass. In extreme cases, use matches, but not a lighter. The very technique of purification is quite simple: to get rid of the negative accumulated over the year, on the day of the vernal equinox, a symbolic burning at the stake of old things and objects associated with undesirable habits, problems or diseases is arranged. You can also burn a list of grievances, disappointments, and fears by writing them out on a piece of paper.
The fire of an ordinary candle will also have an effect in the practice of purification. Just light a candle of white colour, contact elements and ask her deliverance from the ills of body and spirit. Contemplate the burning flame for a few minutes, stopping the internal dialogue. You can also walk with a burning candle through the rooms, thus clearing the space of negativity accumulated over the year. Stay in the corners where the flow of energy is most difficult, which leads to the appearance of stagnant processes in these places. Use prayers and appeals. Finally, thank the Higher Powers and finish the practice.
Cleaning
It is also important to do this practice in advance of the equinox. Get rid of the old stuff, make a wet cleaning, clean up in places where have not looked, ventilate your home. After cleaning, light a candle and ask the element to fill the space with positive light energy. The latter is extremely important, because the empty space can not be empty for a long time and it is better to fill it yourself, without relying on chance.
Offerings and gifts to nature
The vernal equinox is a time of reverence for the creative, productive forces of nature. Adherents of spiritual traditions bring on this day offerings to Mother Earth in the form of pancakes and colored eggs. And here is not without deep symbolism, because the pancake-a symbol of the sun, and the egg-a symbol of the device of the universal universe.
Filling with sunlight
This practice will allow to harmonize the subtle structure of the soul, to be filled with pure energy of good, to receive a powerful energy charge for the realization of future goals. To perform, go out into the open space, which is well illuminated by sunlight, stand in front of the sun, give him your face, open your hands to him. Then close your eyes and start breathing the rays that fall on your body. Inhale and the sunlight penetrates through the skin into the very depths of your heart. It nourishes your spirit and makes the ball in the center of your chest glow. Exhale – and you feel the light from this ball spreads throughout your body, to the tips of your fingers and toes. The best time to practice is at dawn or in the morning. Run time-10-15 minutes or until the feeling of saturation. After completion, do not forget to offer words of gratitude to the sun and the higher powers of the Universe.
The recognition of speech and thought
On the day of the vernal equinox, the energy power of words and thoughts is gaining height. Therefore be attentive to what you say and what you think during these days, and it is desirable all subsequent week. Try to translate into the surrounding space only positive vibrations: joy, love, gratitude. Avoid quarrels, insults, open conflicts, negative emotions towards yourself and others. In the first month after the "revival of the sun" laid grain for development for the whole year. Therefore, it is important in this period to enter into a state of goodness, success and prosperity.