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10 Tips for Magickal Spring Cleaning

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As winter fades and the days get longer, many of us start to feel the urge to clean up, clear out, and reset. Spring is a season of growth and fresh starts, which makes it a great time to take a more intentional approach to your cleaning routine.

Around the Spring Equinox and celebration of Ostara, we see a natural balance between light and dark. It’s a good reminder to check in with what feels off-balance in our own lives or homes. And as we move toward Beltane in early May, the energy of the season shifts toward creativity, movement, and action.

Magickal spring cleaning doesn’t need to be complicated. Open the windows. Sweep the floors with intention. Burn a little incense or use your favorite room spray to shift the mood. Clear out things you don’t need—physically and energetically—and make space for what’s next.

Set your intentions: Before you start cleaning, set your intentions for the space. This can be anything from clearing out stagnant energy to inviting in abundance and positivity.
Make your own cleaner: Combine equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle, then add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance. Shake well before using and use to clean surfaces throughout your home.
Walk through each room you intend to clean: Before you start cleaning, walk through each space and think about how you want to feel in the space, as well as how you want it to look.
Use salt water: Add some sea salt to water and use it to cleanse surfaces, windows, and floors. Salt water has a purifying effect and can help neutralize negative energy.
Incorporate crystals: Place crystals around your space to amplify the energy of your intentions. Clear quartz, amethyst, and rose quartz are all great choices.
Use sound: Use a singing bowl, bells, or a chime to clear stagnant energy and bring in positive vibrations.
Bless your cleaning tools: Before you begin cleaning, take a moment to bless your cleaning tools. This can be done by holding them in your hands and visualizing them being filled with positive energy and intentions.
Bring in fresh air: Open windows to let fresh air flow through your space. This can help clear out stagnant energy and bring in new, positive energy.
Declutter: Get rid of items that no longer serve you or bring you joy. Clearing physical clutter can also help clear mental clutter and create space for new opportunities.
Express gratitude: Finally, express gratitude for your space and the positive energy you have created. This can be as simple as saying a prayer or lighting a candle to honor your efforts.

Magickal spring cleaning is a powerful way to harness the energy of the season and create a fresh start for yourself and your home. By incorporating these tips into your cleaning routine, you can purify your space, infuse it with positive energy, and set the stage for growth and new beginnings. Whether you celebrate Ostara or simply want to take advantage of the season's natural energy, these magickal spring cleaning tips can help you create a clean, vibrant, and harmonious home.

Celebrating the Season of Beltane

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Beltane is a time of celebration and renewal, when the earth is lush and vibrant, and the energy of life is palpable. This ancient pagan holiday is traditionally celebrated on May 1st, halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It's a time to honor the fertility of the earth, the renewal of the land, and the abundance of the coming summer.

Creating a Beltane Altar

One of the most important aspects of Beltane is the celebration of the union between the Goddess and the God. This represents the union of the masculine and feminine energies in nature, which brings about the fertility and abundance of the earth. Many people choose to create a sacred space to honor this union, either by creating a Beltane altar or by performing a ritual*.

To create a Beltane altar, you'll need to gather items that represent the themes of the holiday. This might include flowers, herbs, ribbons, candles, and symbols of fertility such as eggs or seeds. You can also incorporate images of the Goddess and the God, or other deities associated with Beltane. As you arrange your items on the altar, you might want to say a prayer or offer a blessing for the renewal and abundance of the earth.

A Beltane ritual might involve the lighting of a bonfire, which represents the energy of the sun and the warmth of the coming summer. You might also choose to dance around the fire, or to perform a ritual that honors the union of the Goddess and the God. This might involve the use of sacred symbols, such as the Maypole, which represents the phallic energy of the God and the fertility of the earth.

In addition to the creation of a sacred space or ritual, there are many other ways to celebrate Beltane. You might choose to spend time in nature, perhaps by taking a hike or a picnic in a park. You might also decorate your home with flowers, ribbons, and other symbols of spring and renewal.

Setting Intentions at Beltane

Another way to celebrate Beltane is to focus on your own personal renewal and growth. This might involve setting intentions for the coming summer, or creating a vision board that represents your goals and dreams. You might also choose to take part in a Beltane meditation, which can help you connect with the energy of the earth and the cycles of nature.

At the heart of Beltane is the celebration of the abundance and fertility of the earth. Whether you choose to create a sacred space, perform a ritual, or simply spend time in nature, the key is to honor the energy of renewal and growth that surrounds us during this special time of year. By tapping into this energy, you can invite more abundance and joy into your life, and cultivate a deeper connection to the natural world around you.

How will you be celebrating Beltane this spring?

Cross-Quarter Days and The Wheel of the Year

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The Wheel of the Year is divided into eight seasonal celebrations. Four of these seasons (Yule, Ostara, Litha and Mabon) align with either a solstice or equinox. The other four seasonal celebrations (Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and Lughnasadh) are midpoints within a season, also known as a cross-quarter day. These four days are rooted in ancient Irish Celtic culture as seasonal fire festivals. Today, the cross-quarter days offer an opportunity to pause reflect, set intentions, and give thanks.

Early Origins of the Cross-Quarter Days

Seasonal observances are largely universal in ancient cultures. Astrology, lunar phases and seasonal changes all served as a guide for ancient communities. Planting, harvesting and hunting were all done in cadence with these monthly and seasonal changes happening throughout the year.

In Irish lore, cross-quarter days are also known as the ancient Celtic fire festivals, as bonfires figure prominently in the celebration of each one. It’s important to note that according to Irish mythology, the ancient Irish Celts marked the start of each season with these fire festivals, rather than viewing them as a midpoint for each season. As Christianity spread throughout Europe in the early Middle Ages the traditional fire festivals/ cross-quarter days were incorporated into the Church calendar as various saints days. As late as the 19th Century, cross-quarter days were when British and Irish tradition servants hired, rents due and school terms started.

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Cross Quarter Days and The wheel of the year

Within the Wheel of the Year, cross-quarter days each fall exactly at the midpoint (cross) of each season (quarter). Samhain is the midpoint between Autumn and Winter; Imbolc is the midpoint between Winter and Spring; Beltane is the midpoint between spring and summer; Lughnasadh is the midpoint between summer and autumn. Today, modern pagans and those following a nature based spiritual path observe these seasonal midpoints in a variety of ways, including festivals, parties and feasting.

One of the reasons I follow the Wheel of the Year is because I am drawn to the natural cadence of the seasons. My energy ebbs and flows with natural sunlight and I draw strength from the long periods of rest in the darker months. The cross-quarter days are always a time of transition for me - it is when I balance being present and enjoying the current season, while also looking ahead and thinking about what I need to get done.

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