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.
This year, we also have a beautiful Full Moon in Virgo on March 18th! A time to reap the harvest of all of our beautiful labors of the fall & winter season.
So, we will gather betwixt the two - 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, The Full Moon in Virgo, 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 move outside for a fire & water ceremony to release the old and welcome the new, and close with a fireside song (weather permitting).
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 // $25 - $40 sliding scale
*Pre-registration required!
Sign Up: https://firebird.as.me/spring
*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
*Please note that due to current Oregon State COVID-19 guidelines, masks or face coverings are required indoors for all attendees, whether or not you are vaccinated. Masks will not be required outdoors.
*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 firebirdhealingarts@gmail.com
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 online 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