The thing about hundreds of unmanaged, seed-propagated plants is that there will always be a few oddballs in there somewhere. Pale blue bluebonnets are the most common variant in my experience. This particular population also has a small number of pale pink (recessive?) variants with no blue pigment. Finally, I was able to find one fasciated flower. All of these were located within walking distance of each other, no big expedition required. Keep an eye out in fields of wildflowers and you may find some interesting things!
Food: honey, banana, eggs, milk, seeds and nuts, green vegetables, quiche, lavender lemonade
The fairies are really busy at the spring equinox, looking after the flowers that are nearly blooming. Ostara is a goddess who represents dawn. Night and day are of equal length but the year is now waxing and light is about to defeat the darkness, and celebrate its own fertility.
Rituals to celebrate:
With people, gather in a circle to set intentions for togetherness, fertility and abundance.
️In the kitchen, bake honey cakes and banana bread.
Get crafty, by making a bird feeder for your garden or decorating eggs to put on your altar.
Dress up, with spring colors: whites, bright, and floral patterns.
Write in your journal, about negative thoughts that you are choosing not to bring with you in the coming spring.
Meditate, about what fertility and growth means to you.
Other ideas to celebrate:
Plant and gather flowers.
Do some research on herbs and their properties.
Start a new project (creative, personal or professional).
Spend as much time in nature as possible.
Reconnect with animals by going to a farm or an ethical zoo.
