Spring Equinox Arrived!
Sure enough, according to scientists, astronomers and people that know these things, Spring Equinox arrived at 12:57 p.m., on Thursday, March 20, 2014. You wouldn’t know it here in the Colorado Rockies as lots of big wet snowflakes blanketed the tulips and daffodil plants that should know better than to stick their tender green sprouts above ground this early.
Also known as the Vernal Equinox, it brings a plethora of traditions and rituals including more sunlight hours, which makes me happy. Easter for Christians falls the first Sunday after the full moon subsequent to the Spring Equinox. Others celebrate the Spring Maiden or Goddess who watches over the emerging flora and fauna, a reminder of earth’s fertility. Still others have traditional dances and hunts to celebrate the arrival of Spring.
As the snow melts, the thirsty ground sighs with relief soaking up the much needed moisture. Hope springs eternal for the promise of warm sunlit days that awaken the budding flowers and bring spectacular color to our world. Happy Spring everyone!
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