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Artist Unknown THE LORD AND SAVIOR OF AMERICAN CHRISTIANS - DONALD J. TRUMP, KING OF THE THIEVES
#American christians#christian beliefs#daily painting#Easter#Easter Sunday#Ēostre#fake christians#Fuckstick von Clownface#Happy Easter#idol worship#lord and savior#MAGA#MAGAts#Ostara#Spring Equinox
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Ostara/Ēostre: The Spring Equinox and The Sun Goddess Héwsōs.
The Spring Equinox like many other Solar and Lunar events, was a significant marker as to the passage of time for the Northern tribes. On this day the sun rises and sets directly from east to west in the Northern hemisphere, marking a significant change in weather as summer quickly approaches and the sun begins to thaw the frozen ground. The deity associated with the Spring Equinox is now commonly referred to as Ostara or Ēostre, this was not always the case though.
Saint Bede of the seventh century was the first to make a written account of the Goddess Ēostre, where he states Pagan Anglo-Saxons held feasts in her honour during the month of Ēosturmōnaþ, the Germanic equivalent of April. For the Germanic tribes this event was to signify the beginning of the summer half of their year, for the Norse this would kick off the last month of winter, Einmánuður. Sources tend to agree that in both cases a Goddess by the name of Ostara or Ēostre was hailed during these months, representative of the sun and the essence of Spring, however this deity seems to be largely absent from Norse mythology barring Idunn who has only recently been associated with the spring season.
The Goddess Ēostre seems to be based on the Proto-Indo-European Héwsōs, meaning 'the Dawn', who scholars agree was the inspiration behind similar deities such as the Greek Eos and the Roman Aurora. Due to the consistency of her characterization she is considered one of the most important deities worshipped by the Proto-Indo-European people, and this firmly suggests an importance in Norse faith as well. The significance of spring flowers is also consistent throughout the worship of Héwsōs, with an emphasis on the colours blue, purple, and yellow which were considered sacred to the spring season by the Nordic, as well as some Western Germanic tribes; be for the colours of spring flowers or the colour of the sunrise itself this seems to be the same for many of the deities inspired by Héwsōs.
#pagan#paganism#forn sidr#asatru#ancestry#germanic#heritage#lineage#history#spring equinox#Indo-European#Proto-Indo-European#religion#faith#spirituality#Easter#Ēostre#Ostara#Héwsōs
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Good Friday: Ancient Spiritual Roots & Goddess Connections
As people around the world observe Good Friday, a significant day in the Christian calendar marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, it’s essential to delve into its historical origins and connections to ancient spiritual beliefs and practices. Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, holds deep significance not only in Christianity but also in various ancient traditions and mythologies, where it…
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#ancient spirituality#Christian holidays#Cybele#goddesses#Good Friday#Ishtar#Isis#Mythology#religious traditions#resurrection#spring festivals#Ēostre
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Coming up in my cottage garden this month - a favourite of mine - snakes-head Fritillaries. This Spring bulb has had a chequered past with those who believe it to be native to Britain and those who favour a non-native status on account of the lack of cultural references in folklore, art, literature and architecture prior to 1736. It has therefore been (grudgingly to some) re-classed as a neophyte, having thought to have been introduced to botanical gardens for ornamental reasons and then managing to “jump the garden wall”. Their story reminded me of a BBC “You’re Dead To Me” history/comedy podcast I heard this week about Atlantis and how the lost city and civilisation was invented by Plato in 360BC (which I had no idea about). So many people believe its existence to be true but there is a distinct lack of reference to it in culture, art, religious texts and other literature before this time. I wonder if there are any other examples of this where we think of something to have existed for all time, but a lack of historic cultural reference prior to a certain time is evidence against it. . . . . #historymatters #snakesheadfritillary #fritallariameleagris #easterplants #eostre #ēostre #springflowers #flowerfables #nativeplants #wildflowersuk #neophyte #ornamentalflowers #chequerboard #snakeshead #ornamentalbulbs #lostcityofatlantis #youredeadtome #youredeadtomepodcast (at Harrowby, Lincolnshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqpwYFUoGJM/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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"Gleðilega páska allir!"
Norse Mythology: Ēostre
The Germanic Goddess Ostara, was the symbol of rebirth and fertility to the Anglo-Saxon pagans. She represented Spring, and thus, the festival, Easter, was held in her honour on every Spring Equinox.
The rabbit, and hare, are associated with her. Therefore, the pagans would also refer to her as the “Rabbit Goddess”.
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Ostara, The Beginning of Spring:
Deities:
Brigid
Celtic
Goddess of fire, the home, and the end of Winter.
Her holiday is technically Imbolc, but I felt the need to add her because she is, in fact, a spring goddess
Ēostre/Ostara
Anglo-saxon/Germanic
Goddess of Spring
This is her holiday, as it was named after her. There are myths about her spanning from Germany to England.
Persephone
Greek
Goddess of Spring and the Queen of the Underworld.
Her celebration of the return to the overworld is April 3rd.
Flora
Roman
Goddess of flowers and the season of Spring
Jarylo
Slavic
God of vegetation, fertility, and springtime
He is called many different things depending on the country he is being spoken about in.
Eiar
Old Greek
Hora of Spring
A hora is the goddess of a season.
Crystals of Spring:
Emerald
Known for its calming nature, bright green color, and the rest it takes to get an emerald shiny.
May’s birthstone and a gemstone associated with Mercury.
Aquamarine
A stone of rebirth, peace, and wisdom
March’s birthstone and a gemstone associated with Saturn
Moss Agate
A stone known for its connection with Earth, confidence, and creativity.
Moss agate is a stone of the Moon and of Earth.
Green Aventurine
A stone of wellness, prosperity, and abundance.
Associated with Venus
Golden Apatite
A self help stone that boosts creativity, confidence, and manifestation.
This stone is associated with Mercury
Herbs of Spring:
Chervil
Chives
Dill
Lemongrass
Lime leaf
Mint
Marjoram
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Tarragon
Thyme
#ostara#spring#witchcraft#witch#witchblr#witches#baby witch#spring equinox#wheel of the year#green witch
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Bunnies & Clouds
This upload includes 2 thematic sets from my The Untamed/Kemonomimi AU gameplay, inspired by Cloud Recesses and all of Lan Wangji's bunny rabbits.
Kemonomimi Set
This set includes 8 basegame fully recolorable unisex accessories:
Yuu Bunny Ears for Kids (WITH TAIL): found under Bracelets
Yuu Bunny Ears for Kids: found under Bracelets
EA SSNS Bunny Tail as ACC for Kids: found under Bracelets
Yuu Bunny Ears for Toddlers (WITH TAIL): found under Bracelets
Emysims Plush Bunny Toddler Socks REDONE as Shoes
C2077 Bunny Backpack for Kids (BETA): found under Necklaces
Fox Ears ACC for Teens-Elders: found under Glasses
Fox Tail ACC for Teens-Elders: found under Garters
Clouds INSP Set
This set includes 2 decor objects and 8 patterns (TSRW not CASP), found under Abstract:
Pilar Cassandre Ceiling Cloud (SEPARATED) as Wall Decor
Bunny and Cloud Rugs
Cloud Patt 1-6
Chinese Cloud Pattern 1 & 2
Enjoy!
And Happy Ēostre Sunday!
Download zips (package files): Mediafire | SimFileShare
Description & preview pics under the cut:
Just wanted to point out a few things:
Child ACCs
Yuu already made bunny ears for older sims, but I struggled to find anything for kids, so I just converted theirs. There are 3 versions so you can have the Yuu Ears + EA Tail both separately, or merged together as 1 ACC. The Toddler version only has the merged ACC.
Emysims Plush Bunny Toddler Socks REDONE as Shoes
Cuz Emysims' links are all dead, I reconverted their Bunny Sock ACCs (after lowering the egregiously high polys), making them Shoes for Toddlers instead.
Cyberpunk 2077 Bunny Backpack ACC
This stupid thing has TRASH joint assignments, so the arms stretch when sims bend over, and the straps clip terribly, but oh frikkin well.
Bunny & Cloud Rugs
I just lumped a bunch of different ones together, tweaking the colors on a few that didn't match the aesthetique(TM).
Fox ACCs
And as a bonus, I threw in the Fox Ears & Tail ACCs, for all of your huli-jing or kitsune needs! (Garters are found after Socks, so just keep scrolling down.)
And that's that!
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Enjoy! And Happy Ēostre Sunday!
Download zips (package files): Mediafire | SimFileShare
#sims 3 cc#sims 3 fantasy#sims 3 animal parts#sims 3 accessory#sims 3 shoes#sims 3 patterns#sims 3 decor#sims 3 the untamed
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PAGAN AND SATANIC HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS
PAGAN:
IMBOLC (CANDLEMAS): (February 1st-2nd) a festival dedicated to the goddess of the New Year (Brigid).
OSTARA (SPRING EQUINOX): (March 19th-23rd) marks the Spring Equinox, which happens on March 19th-23rd. Ostara is a Pagan celebration of the German goddess Ēostre.
BELTANE (MAY EVE): (April 30th-May 1st) the Gaelic May Day festival, marking the beginning of summer. It is traditionally held between April 30th-May 1st, or about midway between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice.
LITHA (SUMMER SOLSTICE/MIDSUMMER): (June 20th) Litha occurs during the Summer Solstice held on June 20th-21st. More commonly referred to as Midsummer's Night, Litha is believed to be a time when faerie folk pass into the human world at Twilight and offer blessings. Litha is a time to celebrate the abundance and beauty of Mother Earth.
LAMMAS (LUGHNASADH): (August 1st) a Pagan holiday and one of the eight Wiccan sabbats during the year. Each sabbat marks a seasonal turning point. The sabbat occurs on August 1st, which is about halfway between the Summer Solstice (Litha) and the Fall Equinox (Mabon).
MABON (AUTUMN EQUINOX/FALL HARVEST): (September 20th-23rd) represents the height of nature's abundance and usually falls on September 20th-23rd. It is seen as the height of the harvest season and is a time to celebrate nature's bounty. Many also celebrate the balance in nature during Mabon.
SAMHAIN (ALL HALLOWS/FINAL HARVEST): (October 31st-November 1st) a festival dedicated to the dead and a celebration of the New Year.
YULE (WINTER SOLSTICE/MIDWINTER): (December 21st-25th) a Winter Solstice festival. The longest night of the year followed by the sun's "rebirth" and lengthening of days. In most traditions, Yule is celebrated as the rebirth of the Great God, who is viewed as the newborn solstice sun. Some Pagans consider Yule to be the beginning of the New Year
SATANIC:
LUPERCALIA: (February 15th) celebration of bodily autonomy, sexual liberation, and reproduction. Based on the Roman festival of the same name, Lupercalia falls on February 15. In keeping with the ancient tradition, February 13th and 14th are observed as feast days leading up to the actual holiday. What we are translating this to in TST is a "hail yourself" day. This idea offers a parallel to the "others-centered" traditions of Sol Invictus.
HEXENNACHT: (April 30th) occasion honoring those who fell victim to superstition and pseudoscience, whether by. In Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Faust: a Tragedy (1808), Mephisto and Faust attend the Walpurgisnacht revelry atop Mount Brocken. TST's Hexenacht is a solemn holiday to honor those who were victimized by superstition.
UNVEILING DAY: (July 25th) celebration of religious plurality and shedding archaic superstition. A centerpiece of our religious movement and icon of modern Satanism, the Baphomet with Children statue was commissioned by The Satanic Temple in 2014 and created by Mark Porter with "respect for diversity and religious minorities" in mind. On July 25, 2015, The Satanic Temple unveiled Baphomet to a large crowd of devotees in Detroit, signaling the beginning of the new Satanic era. We observe this milestone in Satanic history by celebrating Unveiling Day.
DEVILS NIGHT (MISCHIEF NIGHT): (October 30th-November 4th) an informal holiday on which children, teenagers and adults engage in jokes, pranks, vandalism, or parties. It is known by a variety of names including Devils Night, Gate Night, Goosey Night, Moving Night, Cabbage Night, Mystery Night and Mat Night.
HALLOWEEN: (October 31st) holiday to celebrate indulgence and embrace the darkness and its aesthetic. Halloween is consistently described as evil, demonic, and satanic by those steeped in religious dogma. Costumes, candy, and facing fears are to be embraced.
SOL INVICTUS: (December 25th) a holiday to celebrate indulgence and embracing the darkness and its aesthetic. The cult of Sol existed within Rome since its early days as a republic, and Invictus was an epithet used for Jupiter, Mars, and Apollo (among others). The festival celebrated these Gods and may have also been used to celebrate the winter solstice.
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Blessed be Ēostre!
(If someone knows the name of the artist, please comment because I couldn’t find it!)
#easter#eostre#germanic paganism#paganism#goddess#fertility goddess#goddess of spring#witchblr#goddess of dawn#bringer of light#goddess of birth#goddess of rebirth
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The reason for the season: Ēostre --> Ostara --> Easter
#christian beliefs#christians#Easter#Easter Sunday#Ēostre#Happy Easter#idol worship#lord and savior#Ostara#Spring Equinox#christian appropriation
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🍁 Merry Mabon! 🍁
below are some messages from gods/goddesses I felt called to share. ❤️🦊 I hope that at any point you find these messages, they are able to help you wherever necessary and give you the strength to be yourself wholly.
Baldur
“To control your emotions does not mean to avoid them we have to seek solace in the hard feelings we face and conquer. ”
foxglove • you may feel as though you do not recognise yourself anymore, or the path you've been taking feels very unfamiliar. Take some time to tether back to your inner self. This season is a moment to reflect on the ways you've changed and grown.
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Bragi
“I've sat with my anger long enough to know its the calling of inner grief.”
henbane • it's believed that some used to crown the passed on with chaplets of henbane, helping them to forget their previous lives so they could move forward without regrets. Something is holding you back from moving on — it's time to forgive and move forward to find your freedom.
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Eir
“We cannot simply sit and stare at the wounds we carry.”
thistle • known for being spiky and unwelcoming. However, they provide as a valuable component toward birds and pollinators. Thistles represent true fulfilment. You have so much to give, and the world around you is ready to give back. Whoever has entered or been a core part of your life is here to provide and remind you of the goodness within the world. You are not alone.
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Ēostre
“Allow yourself to shine without the desire to be seen.”
chickweed • these are known as early-flowering herbs which appear when the rest of the world is still cold and bare. They are full of valuable nutrients and are proof of things returning to life. A series of blessings will make their way to you, they may appear quite modest and miniscule however, they hold much more meaning. You deserve it.
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Freyja
“There are poems inside of you that even paper can't handle.”
mandrake • whether they are used in magical or medicinal ways, mandrakes have been valued for thousands of years by those who grow it. However it takes three years to reach its full potency. Do not judge yourself by the speed at which others grow; you need more time to reach your full potential and there is no shame in that.
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Freyr
“Be patient when becoming someone you have never been before, it will take time to be comfortable in new shoes.”
crocus • speaking up for yourself may just be one of the hardest things to do, particularly if you've ever felt your opinion is not worth being heard. Being assertive does not mean coming across as aggressive; you're simply letting people know what your needs are. Allow yourself the chance to speak up. Something is weighing on you heavily that needs to be talked about.
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Frigg
“Self love is the highest frequency that attracts everything you desire.”
basil • there is growth to be found in helping others achieve the same goal. A leaf of holy basil is placed on the forehead of the deceased to allow them to be seen. By giving your time and energy to others, you will draw the same good energy that you were giving away towards yourself. Remember, what you give is what you will receive.
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Hel
“Please let go of the illusion that it could have been any different to how it played out.”
crocus • feelings not heard are feelings that shall linger much longer than necessary at times. Being honest and vocal about how you feel does not mean you are in any way selfish. Allow yourself the chance to speak up, hearts really are something to be cared for, by expressing hurt emotions we are releasing that weight even just a little.
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Iðunn
“The truth is these scars are the living proof I was strong enough to make a change.”
the sickle • the sickle is not only a symbol of gathering harvest but also a sign of reaching the aftermath of a long and fruitful year. The challenges that you have faced are nearing their end, its time to reflect back on what has passed, both good and bad. Take those lessons and apply them to any obstacle you should find yourself faced with. This is also a reminder of the seasons being ever changing, a new season awaits.
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Jörð
“Just because you are soft does not mean you are not a force. Honey and wildfires are both the colour of gold.”
citrus • common knowledge states citrus fruits are packed full of protective powers. You've been struck with a number of situations that you feel may be out of your control - but through the circumstances that caused them might be, the way you choose to handle them is not. You have the strength to govern how they come to affect you. Some battles can be won and some are best left alone; listen to your intuition, you already know what to do.
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Loki
“Understand we cannot save everyone, you can only love them. You cannot transform for them, you can only hold onto and console when they are faced with the unknown parts of themselves.”
birch • the birch tree is beloved by many for its pure but determined energy. It is one of the first trees to grow leaves in the season of spring. Its also the first to grow back in an area which woodland is cleared; this tenacity is a symbol of strength to overcome hardships. They also represent a time of rebirth. This season brings a new chapter after realising and coming to terms with a situation. Don't let past difficulties make you jaded, enter this phase with confidence.
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Máni
“Healing also means taking an honest look at the role you play in your own suffering.”
asphodel • in Corsica, where asphodel grows, a person who has been gone from their homeland for a long period of time is said to have 'forgotten the asphodel'. You may be feeling heavy nostalgia toward something that has long come to pass — could be an old friend, a place, or somewhere you found great solace in being. Reaching out to that friend or recreating that time or place is what you need right now, why are you holding back?
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Óðinn
“Allow the road ahead of you to speak louder than the one you're leaving behind.”
apple • everything has an ending. Whether it be today or a hundred years from now, nothing can truly stay as it is, and it's not always a bad thing. We naturally shy away from death or change, but don't forget that it too is in nature's plan. Something in your life needs closure, come to terms with it, embrace it and know that in its ending, something new and beautiful will soon emerge and find its way to you.
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Sif
“Being there for others does not mean you get to leave yourself behind.”
aconite • you're facing a difficult or painful decision with no 'right' answer available yet. However in your heart of hearts, you already know what you need to do. Please don't agonise over it much longer than you have to. Named for the hills on which Hercules fought Cerberus, aconite promises there is relief to be had after the brief and challenging fallout of your decision. Know this won't last forever and is momentary.
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Sigyn
“To bring in more abundance we sometimes have to pause and take a minute to appreciate the gifts we are already fortunate to have.”
foxglove • you may feel as though you havent had much fortune or good find you lately. It can be harder to appreciate the good when things feel a little stagnant and calm. There is peace in not having chaos. Acknowledge and reflect on the little things that speak louder, such as a warm cup of tea after a long day, an outpour of rain on a random Wednesday.
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Sjöfn
“People tend to heal and grow the most when they are loved well.”
moonwart • these ferns have many magical properties ascribed to them, but one of the most prominent is their ability to undo or destroy any lock. Our minds are skilled at hiding away old griefs, unwanted feelings and stressful memories. In the long term these will become dangerous but now is the time to make sense of them. Take the opportunity to unlock those hidden spaces and clear out the cobwebs.
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Skaði
“Indulge in the coming of solitude, and find your peace within the season of silence.”
blackthorn • Cailleach is the guardian of an ancient woodlands, she stands in the woods, back bent, raven on her shoulder and holding a staff of blackthorn. People may underestimate you, but you know your true power the lurks within. Don't let other people's opinions take away your confidence in your own magic.
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Thor
“This too shall pass, the hard feelings you hold onto, the ones you fear being unearthed. I just need you to trust in me.”
rose • hanging a rose from a ceiling, a tradition which indicates that any conversation which takes place in its presence must be kept in confidence. Its time to finally open up and talk of what's been gnawing at you. Choose your confidant carefully, it may also be something they've been wanting to talk about. Your relationship can only grow stronger through the act of trusting each other.
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Týr
“I've learned that in order to receive the good things, you need to believe you are deserving of them.”
tulip • there is a Persian tale which tells of a laborer who fell absolutely in love with a princess. To deter this person from pursuing the princess, the king set an impossible task; but upon seeing the person near to completing it, the king told them the princess had passed on. When he to passed, tulips began to grow from him. The moral being, don't let the lies and deceit of others deter you from achieving what you aim for. Don't be fooled by falsehoods that will keep you from greatness. You deserve good things, you are a good person.
#witch#witchcraft#witches#witchblr#witchy#witches on tumblr#pagan#norse paganism#norse gods#norse pantheon#lokean#norse heathen#nordic witch#norse pagan witch#old norse#witch aesthetic#witchyvibes#witchcore#pagan witch#spiritual#bragi#eir#freyja#frigg#hel#iðunn#norse loki#Skaði#thor#norse mythology
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Deities & Demons: Ostara and the Dawn
THE DAWN
Ostara, Ēostre who stemmed from Astarte is both an Ancient Germanic Goddess and one of the eight Neopagan Sabbats which make up the Pagan Wheel of the Year. The Sabbat, or Holiday celebrates the re-birth of Spring after the barren winter season. The face of the Goddess Ostara is the Virginal Maiden of Spring, the smiling celestial crescent, emerging in the sky from the black horizon of winter.
One must imagine the ancient European Winters to truly appreciate the return of this gentle fertility Goddess. To get through the barren season, families would store grains, nuts, dried meats and herbs for their survival. This preserved prosperity directly from the land equated with the sustaining of life when external conditions i.e. weather did not support it. Ēostre emerges from the rich Pagan canon of deities who came about when survival truly depended on the fertility and abundance of the land and humanitie’s harmonious relationship with it. She is and was and is a Goddess of the People, the Workers, the Creators, the Stargazers, and the Bacchanalian Merry makers. Now more than ever, in our modern age of convenience, and urban aversion to the laws of Nature’s Cyclic cornucopia, do we need the return of an abundant feminine force.
Even in modern astrology, the wheel of the zodiac starts with Aries, which correlates to March (the Sun enters Aries around the Equinox).
This means that you can think of March as a new beginning, too. If your year hasn’t started on the right footing, if you feel like you’re already behind, if you need some of that New Year energy again, here it is for you. Take it!
Ostara ☀️ Talon Abraxas
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So I was reading that article "who was the first god" you linked on your pinned infos and there was this part that confused me:
"Another reasonably solidly reconstructed Proto-Indo-European deity is *H₂éusōs, the daughter of *Dyḗus Ph₂tḗr and goddess of the dawn. Her name, which is the Proto-Indo-European word for “Dawn,” is generally thought to be the source for the names of the Vedic goddess Uṣás, the Greek goddess Ēṓs, the Roman goddess Aurōra, the Old English goddess Ēostre (from whom the Christian holiday of Easter most likely takes its English-language name)"
Because isn't this idea that the name Easter came from a goddess called Eostre a myth?
And it's from the same website that has that article demystifying the whole " christmas is actually pagan thing" that I really like so Idk
I think you might be a little mixed up here? The myth isn't about the source of the name per se, the myth is about the source of the actual holiday; IE, "Easter is based on a holiday dedicated to the goddess Eostre, whose symbols were bunnies and eggs." The whole thing about modern Easter being a 1:1 copy of a holiday supposedly held in honor of Eostre is the pseudohistory.
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I had a dream last night about Loki. Now, listen, I'm not into Loki like some are. I like him as a character, but I don't have a crush on him, HOWEVER...
I came up with an idea...
And another OC...
I'm still working on her backstory for her, but here's an introduction to her ♡
Meet Kelda, daughter of the Norse goddess Ēostre. She is similar to her mother in the sense that she is a goddess of spring, but Kelda is also a goddess of flowers and animals. She is depicted with strawberry blonde hair, jade green eyes, freckles, and she always has a flower crown. She is very gentle, sweet, kind, optimistic, cheerful, and loving. She grew up on Asgard with Thor and Loki and was always seen around the palace. Kelda and Loki had a strong bond, but once Loki found out he was a Frost Giant, he feared hurting her because frost can harm plants and flowers. She has no idea who her father is, but hopes to find out eventually. Loki does everything for Kelda, even if it's not necessarily a good thing. For her, he would take over the universe. For years, they dance around their feelings, not sure if the other one likes them.
Ig, if you're curious, ask me questions about Kelda or about these two
That's all for now 🫢
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𝐅𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 - Gwendoline, Glinda, Celeste, Phoebe, Psyche, Ranni, Gwynevere, Rin, Evie, Rosa, Eva, Avery, Ashley, Catrina, Mary, Johanna, Maria, Astrid, Neriah, Bella, Belle,  Delilah, Gabriella, Valentina, Valerie, Venus, Ēostre, Vishali, Alice, Esther, Lynda, Ada, Iris, Daisy, Willow, Aurora, Memoria, Charlotte, Olivia, Emma, Dulcie, Amara, Amala, Claire, Dorothy, Diana, Aesira, Amanda, Maeve, Daphne, Irene, Cassandra, Gaia, Rhea, Cassiopeia, Camilla, Anastasia, Echo, Isis, Cybele, Phaedra, Rhaenyra, Maya, Hippolyte, Malenia, Daenerys, Cersei, Arae, Talia, Edith, Mio, Kyoko, Wanda, Uva, Dia, Usagi, Tsukiyomi, Charlie, Stella, Luna, Erza, Lucy, Verrine, Kali, Tara, Hathor, Anna, Nepthys, Khepra, Amrene, Kate, Jayne, June, Annie, Doris, Madeleine, Magnin, Isabel, Eve, Rose, Rosemary, Sydney, Ophelia, Ana, Amelia, Jasmine, Eliza, Tomoe, Maggie, Jill.
𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 - Marek, Vasper, Oscar, Felix, Ralph, Emory, Azariah, Alexis, Balthazar, Ramses, Shem, Jibri, Mercury, Eos, Namur, Luzbel, Gabriel, Kushim, Ravi, Indira, ba’al, melech, Mikhail, Dimitri, Jeremiah, Dius, Judus, William, James, Azriel, rodon, Ghidorah, Khaleesi, Adam, Adonis, Tyron, Marcus, Daemon, Louis, Jasper, Lestat, Astaroth, Horus, Maleketh, Mikael, Finn, Elijah, Klaus, Kol, Rebekah, Maacah, Sephtis, Cyrus, Abraham, Shesmu, Stefan, Nitäl, Aiden, An, Belua, Thatos, Gaelio, Eden, Ethan, Marzo, Harkos, Grims, Tyre, Saccharin, Gadreel, Neith, Set, Genos, Eisther, Oberon, Ka’el, Joseph, Hoshiyomi, Emelod, Leto, Thorn, Casimir, Astril, Arkmose, Demephius, Rue, Colin, Luka, Douglas, Mazoth, Nortek, Avalon, Luthinor, Adamas, Indra, Bradnall, Newt, Maul, Percy, Jack.
𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 - Meijer, Lugosi, Lee, Boucher, Talmai, Salvatore, Forbes, Avalon, Kaelux, Wong, Wang, Huang, Gyokuto, Choi, Lou, Angelou, Dague, Eliot, Urban, Medina, Graham, Robert, Anderson, Andromina, Dotter, March, Crowley, Ellis, Lockheart, Lovegood, Grendel, Mornings, Armas, Gadot, Bennett, Gozen, Cary, Harper, Ogilvie, Ewing, Rowe, Lackmos.
𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒 - Ambrose, The dirge, Cynder, Paraguay, Nowhere, Ember, Tartarus, Valcan, Twilight, The island of no return, Nightmare Vally, Eden, The fallen kingdom, Vally of shattered dreams, Themyscira, Rosario.
#names for characters#long#why did I do this#I guess we’ll never know#i didnt have anything better to do#hope this was helpful
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All the cherry trees and whitethorns and blackthorns and magnolias are blossoming, all the horse chestnut trees and London planes and elms are budding
It feels like everyday I see Spring spring more into life
Hail Ēostre, Who is the Dawn of Spring
Hail Bældæg and the Growing of the Day
And Hail to the Good Neighbours, all in Green
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