Easter may be a Christian holiday, but its roots go to a much earlier time. An astrologer friend in France, Jackie Lion, posted a blog on the symbols of Easter. I want to share my translation of an excerpt. My French-speaking readers may visit her entire blog at www.astrologiepicardie.fr and click on “Le Blog.”
The Easter Egg is a symbol of fertility and the birth of the Universe, representing the sacred nature of life. When one colors the eggs of Easter, one honors Earth and the earth goddess.
The Easter bunny is not only a sign of fertility but is also associated with the magical capacity of living in two worlds. In winter, the rabbit rests underground most of the time to reemerge in Spring. This animal is associated with both the physical and the spiritual world.
Easter baskets, today replaced with chocolate and candies, are the modern version of the pagan tradition of the bird nest, symbolizing the arrival of the new. Yellow is the color associated with the East, the rising sun, a new departure and rebirth.
I enjoyed her comments which provide another view of celebrating Easter, as we honor the rebirth of spring, the sacredness of nature, and our connection to the spiritual. This time of fertility reminds us of the abundance and renewal of life. Enjoy that.
1 comment:
Hi Cheryl,
Thank god for the chocolate part!
Happy renewals, Cathy
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