April Full Moon

Tonight I did a really simple Full Moon Ritual with my family...it was really low-key, relaxing and short! I took a photo of the table, with a bowl of floating crabapple blossoms, glass holders for the 3 elements (Earth [salt or herbs], Sea [water infused w/drops of Holy Oil] and Sky [a bell or sage-depending on if we're inside or outside] that I use to consecrate the house or yard for the ritual. I also include holder for at least one candle to light and we've got 3 glasses for our "Maiwein" (lemonade).

Earlier in the day I cut branches off my neighbor's crab apple tree...something I've been doing for a couple years now, (I always ask before I do it though!)...and it was a wonderful simple way to mark another Spring season transition. And what a strange changes we've been seeing! It snowed and hailed today, then the sun came out and melted it all away...it's been the chilliest Spring I can remember....

Can't wait to watch "Wicker Man" (we have both the old and new movies, but I MUCH prefer the old 1970's one!), one of our regular "Spring Activities"...

Spring!

Finally the cherry trees in our area are in full bloom! Our annual family St. Patrick's Day dinner is tomorrow and I've made some lovely bouquets from the daffodils and hyacinth from our yard. I think I may try and order some of the pink daffodils, they look very pretty to me.

I'm really excited about this spring, I don't know why...I have generally positive attitude. It's been rainy and sunny, both together. A bit weird, but I'll take it. Worked on the yard a tiny bit as well. I'm going to plant lots of herbs, as I've found they are easy to grow, don't take as much time as vegetables and smell good all year long. Happy Ostara!