Spring Equinox Ceremony

hosted by Sarah Rayne

The Spring Equinox marks a turning point on the wheel of the year: a time of balance, the official beginning of Spring, a celebration of the light that will now begin to outgrow the dark in their spiralic & cosmic dance.

The spring equinox on March 20th - also celebrated as Ostara (named for the goddess of spring) in pagan traditions - is a time to celebrate emergence, rebirth, and the early flowers of spring blooming from the warming earth. In western astrology, the equinox also corresponds with the first day of Aries season, and the beginning of the astrological new year. The ending of the old cycle (pisces season) and the bold, fiery emergence into a new season of passion and inspiration.

So, we will gather to celebrate sacred balance, rebirth, life, and the freshness of Spring and a new cycle beginning. We will release the old with a fire ceremony, and welcome the new as we plant seeds of intention for astrological year ahead.

This potent 2 hour group healing & ceremony will begin with a talk on the energies of the Spring Equinox, the Goddess Ostara, Aries Season, and the astrological new year. We will then journey through healing & meditative activities to honor the four elements, including: a water blessing, and guided meditation & intentional breath experience with live ambient sound. We will then plant literal seeds of intention for the cycle to come - you'll get to take home a small potted herb seed infused with your own intention & the magic from the ceremony! Finally, we'll end with a fire & water spirit ceremony to release the old and welcome the new, and close with a group medicine song.

Honoring the changing of the seasons and the rhythms of the earth allows us to come into deeper connection and harmony with the natural cycles of ebb and flow that we travel through as the wheel of the year turns. This can help invite us into deeper connection with our own inner rhythms, and deep ancestral wisdom.

All are welcome - no experience necessary!

Exchange // $30 - $40 sliding scale

*Pre-registration required!

*Space is limited!*

*A few low cost scholarships are available for those with financial need, with priority given to BIPOC. You can apply here: https://forms.gle/uUMTuavNKXfBFwpD7

Health & Safety:

-If you are feeling sick, have a fever, or have recently been exposed to COVID-19, RSV, Flu, or any other contagious illness, please do not attend this event.

Thank you for helping to keep our community safe!

*Please bring a yoga mat and/or blanket to lay on

*Please bring a water bottle, notebook, and pen

*Please email us with any questions at all at [email protected]

Land Acknowledgement: We acknowledge and honor that Portland is located on the traditional & historical lands of many indigenous communities including the Multnomah, Clackmas, Kathlamet, and Chinook tribes. In recognition and and honoring of the native peoples and land stewards of this place, a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Native American Youth & Family Center. https://nayapdx.org/

About Sarah (she/her):

Sarah Rayne is a queer witch, a healing artist, and a holder of sacred space. She alchemizes group magic & expands awareness through her ceremony + workshop offerings, and supports clients on their healing journeys through nourishing 1:1 sessions that include tarot readings, reiki energy healing, intuitive guidance, and/or sound healing. She is the founder and magician-in-chief of Firebird Healing Arts, and shares her magic locally in Portland, OR, as well as online, with the whole world.

www.sarahrayne.com | @sarahraynebow

Host or Publisher Firebird Healing Arts Alliance