Photo by C.E. Taylor
Southern Oregon Pachamama Alliance (SOPA) is hosting a Spring Equinox Ceremony from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, on the lawn near the upper duck pond at Lithia Park in Ashland. Parking is available off Winburn Way, just north of the Granite Street intersection. Everyone is invited.
The spring equinox always arrives when we seem most ready to welcome the transition of seasons. At this time of the year, day and night are in balance, a perfect time to seek balance in our internal lives as well. In light of all the turmoil we are experiencing currently, it is a perfect time to pause for a moment or two to be with ourselves and friends while tapping into the greatest source of all – what some call, the Pachamama. For a short time, at least, nothing is required of us, we can throw away, or hide, the “to do” list. We can just show up and be in the flow of ceremony.
SOPA has hosted simple Solstice and Equinox celebrations, facilitated by Louise Paré, since the winter of 2012. The celebrations are centered on gratitude while gently reflecting on themes related to the season, recent events or the state of our world at this time. Attendees are invited to speak from their hearts or to simply be in silence in community with others. This equinox the theme is regeneration in collapse.
Bonus: For added inspiration, see the Caretakers of Life videos, a five-part series by Andean ceremonialist and healer Arkan Lushwala.
I won’t be able to make it this time.
Will miss you all…DM 😊🌈