Pagan Perspectives on the March Equinox: Embracing the Rebirth of Nature

The March equinox pagan event is a celebration that aligns with the changing of the seasons. During this time, the sun crosses the celestial equator, marking the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere and autumn in the southern hemisphere. This event is significant for pagans who follow earth-based spiritual practices, as it represents a balance between light and dark, day and night. Many pagan traditions view the equinox as a time of rebirth and new beginnings. It is seen as a time of fertility and growth, as the earth awakens from the cold winter months. Pagans often engage in rituals and ceremonies to honor the changing season and to connect with the natural world.

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Pagans often engage in rituals and ceremonies to honor the changing season and to connect with the natural world. One common pagan practice during the March equinox is the creation of an altar or sacred space. This can be done indoors or outdoors, and typically includes items such as fresh flowers, symbolic representations of the elements, and candles.

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From the author of Hemlock Island—the rollicking next novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Otherworld series.
At twenty-one, Savannah Levine-orphaned daughter of a notorious dark witch and an equally notorious cutthroat sorcerer-considers herself a full-fledged member of the otherworld. The once rebellious teen has grown into a six-foot-tall, motorcycle-riding jaw-dropper, with an impressive knowledge of and ability to perform spells. The only problem is, she's having a hard time convincing her adoptive parents, Paige and Lucas, to take her seriously as an adult. She's working as the research assistant at the detective agency they founded, and when they take off on a romantic vacation alone, leaving her in charge, Savannah finds herself itching for a case to call her own. (She's also itching for Adam, her longtime friend and colleague, to see her as more than just a little girl, but that's another matter.)
Suddenly, Savannah gets the chance she's been waiting for: Recruited by another supernatural detective, she travels to Columbus, Washington, a small, dying town. Two troubled young women have been found in an abandoned warehouse, murdered. Now a third woman's dead, and on closer inspection small details point to darker forces at play. Savannah feels certain she can handle the case, but with signs of supernatural activity appearing at every turn, things quickly become more serious- and far more dangerous-than she realizes.

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From the author of Hemlock Island—the rollicking next novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Otherworld series.
At twenty-one, Savannah Levine-orphaned daughter of a notorious dark witch and an equally notorious cutthroat sorcerer-considers herself a full-fledged member of the otherworld. The once rebellious teen has grown into a six-foot-tall, motorcycle-riding jaw-dropper, with an impressive knowledge of and ability to perform spells. The only problem is, she's having a hard time convincing her adoptive parents, Paige and Lucas, to take her seriously as an adult. She's working as the research assistant at the detective agency they founded, and when they take off on a romantic vacation alone, leaving her in charge, Savannah finds herself itching for a case to call her own. (She's also itching for Adam, her longtime friend and colleague, to see her as more than just a little girl, but that's another matter.)
Suddenly, Savannah gets the chance she's been waiting for: Recruited by another supernatural detective, she travels to Columbus, Washington, a small, dying town. Two troubled young women have been found in an abandoned warehouse, murdered. Now a third woman's dead, and on closer inspection small details point to darker forces at play. Savannah feels certain she can handle the case, but with signs of supernatural activity appearing at every turn, things quickly become more serious- and far more dangerous-than she realizes.

The altar serves as a focal point for meditation, reflection, and offering gratitude for the abundance of the earth. Some pagan traditions also participate in a ritual called "spring cleaning" during the equinox. This involves physically cleaning and decluttering one's living space, as well as energetically clearing out any stagnant or negative energy. It is believed that by cleansing the physical and energetic environment, one can make room for new growth and positive energy to flow in. Additionally, pagans may engage in activities such as planting seeds or tending to a garden, as a way to symbolize the growth and renewal associated with the equinox. This can be done individually or as a community, fostering a sense of unity and connection. Overall, the March equinox pagan event is a time for pagans to celebrate the changing of the seasons and to reconnect with the rhythms of nature. It is a time of balance, growth, and new beginnings. Through rituals, ceremonies, and acts of gratitude, pagans honor the earth and seek to harmonize their own lives with the cycles of the natural world..

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