The Goddess Stirs

February 25, 2012 by tigerbrite

Sap rise at Imbolc.

When the ever turning wheel

renews the Goddess.

Oestara blooms in

the lengthening light of day

at Spring Equinox.

Imbolc on 2 February (known as Candlemas in the Christian Calendar) is said to be when the first stirrings of Spring begin.

The Goddess Oestara (who gave her name to Easter) blossoms at the Spring Equinox on 21 March.

Picture credit Helena Nelson Reed

Prompt SPRING from Haiku Heights

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on March 2, 2012 at 5:42 pm | Reply magicalmysticalteacher

Thanks for your fascinating explanation of the names. I never knew!

Waiting for Springtime
on March 1, 2012 at 7:13 pm | Reply Leo

I agree with Chevrefeuille. Spiritual indeed, and informative too, for I didn’t know of Imbolc and the Goddess Oestara till now Thanks, Tigerbrite.
on February 26, 2012 at 5:37 am | Reply Chevrefeuille

Very spiritual haiku set. Gypsy magic and Wiccan magic in the same flow of words. This is really wonderful. Thank you for sharing.

Blessed Be,
on February 26, 2012 at 4:01 am | Reply www.acreativeharbor.com

spirited haiku ~ great! ~ thanks ~namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)
on February 25, 2012 at 8:54 pm | Reply Grace

Nice set…I like the spring equinox ~

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