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Rebecca Trocki

Rebecca Trocki

Lifelong Learner and dedicated servant leader and minion.

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Welcome Spring

4 min readMar 20, 2026

Spring Equinox aka Vernal Equinox

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Equinox only happens twice in Earth’s year-long trip around the Sun (Representative Image Source: NASA/JPL-Caltech)

Threshold

The goddess of Khione and Ostera bring in the season of Spring

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Goddess Khione of snow — Freya the Village Witch

Khione is the goddess who controls snow and winter, which gives her a special role in Greek myths. She represents the cold, quiet beauty of snow and the changing power of winter. A first snowfall can change how a place looks, turning it into a place covered in snow. This change is shown by Khione in myths, often showing a shift in nature.

Moreover, she can control snow and ice, making her strong. Both sides of her power show the unpredictable side of winter, gentle or fierce.

Pinterst

Many of the symbols linked with Ostara appear across Spring traditions more broadly: eggs, rabbits or hares, chicks, blossoms, greenery, and sunrise imagery. These symbols express fertility, new life, and abundance. World History Encyclopedia notes that modern Ostara observance often includes eggs, rabbits, flowers, and feasting, while history highlights how Spring Equinox customs around the world have…

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Rebecca Trocki
Rebecca Trocki

Written by Rebecca Trocki

Lifelong Learner and dedicated servant leader and minion.