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The Roots of Easter:
Spring Through Ancient Eyes.
Every spring, pastel colours flood our shops, chocolate bunnies line the shelves and the scent of flowers fill the air.
Families gather, eggs are painted and children chase after symbols they don’t yet understand. But beneath the sweetness, Easter holds a much older, deeper story- one rooted in cycles of nature, feminine wisdom and ancient rites that predate organised religion by thousands of years.
Beyond the Tomb: Where Easter Really Began
Contrary to popular belief, Easter is not originally a Christian holiday. It was never truly about a single resurrection, but rather the rebirth of the Earth itself. The holiday's name doesn't come from the Bible, but from Eostre (or Ostara) – a ‘goddess’ celebrated during the spring equinox, a time when light returns and life awakens.
This season was sacred across cultures: In Babylon, it was Ishtar. In Sumer, Inanna. In ancient Europe, the rites of the hare and the egg honored, the divine feminine and the fertile soil. These deities descended into the underworld and returned not as metaphors, but as mirrors of the Earth’s own resurrection and rebirth.
When the Christian church adopted this season, they replaced goddess with god, and sacrifice of the land with sacrifice of a man. But the symbols remained: the egg, the rabbit, the sunrise, the east-facing rituals. The packaging changed, but the energy remained.
The Egg: Symbol of the Soul
Long before chocolate, the egg was a powerful symbol of life and cosmic origin. In ancient rituals, eggs were dyed red to represent blood- not as violence, but as a life offering to the Earth.
The egg was seen as a vessel of the soul, a container of potential, and in alchemy, a sealed chamber of transformation.
In Egyptian, Vedic, and Persian traditions, the "world egg" held the spark of the universe. It cracked open, not from destruction, but from vibration, which originated from sound, intention, and resonance.
The Rabbit: A Messenger of The Moon
The rabbit or hare, is not just a cute spring mascot. It was sacred to the goddess- a symbol of hyper-fertility, nocturnal wisdom, and lunar cycles. Unlike the sun, which rises predictably, the moon is ever-changing. The timing of Easter reflects this, following the first full moon after the spring equinox.
The hare appears in ancient myths as a guide between realms and a signal of thinning veils. It teaches us that rebirth is not a linear event, but a spiral cycle of growth, descent, rest, and return.
Self-Care for the Spring Season
As we awaken with the Earth, it’s vital to align our bodies with the season. The ancients did not just celebrate spring externally, they lived it internally. Spring was a time to cleanse, nourish, and regenerate. It was the natural season for rebirth on a cellular level too.
🫖 Drink Herbal Infusions Daily
Herbal infusions are more than warm beverages- they’re ancestral medicine. Unlike teas made for taste or quick sips, infusions are steeped longer and deeper, pulling out the minerals, alkaloids, and energetics of the plant.
In spring, your body is shifting from the slowness of winter to the vibrancy of rebirth. This means:
• You may feel mucus-heavy, fatigued, or stagnant
• Your liver, kidneys, and lymph need extra support to clear internal clutter
Seasonal Allies in Spring
Dr Sebi- Recommended, Alkaline Herbs:
1. Nettle : rich in iron and minerals, helps the body shed winter stagnation
2. Dandelion Root: supports liver detox and kidney health
3. Burdock Root: blood purifier and digestive aid
Other Wildcrafted, Alkaline Herbs:
4. Cleavers : lymphatic system support
5. Chickweed: cools inflammation, supports weight loss and skin health
These herbs align with the body's natural shift into a reset, lightness and energy. Many are bitter, helping to cleanse the liver, reduce excess mucus, and promote digestion.
We honour this seasonal return with blends like Happy Immune- crafted to support the body's awakening and reconnect you to nature’s intelligence. It blends herbs like nettle, mullein and red clover- each chosen to help cleanse the blood & lymph, support natural immune resilience and promote detoxification.
💡 Tip: Add 25-50 grams of loose herbs to water and bring to a boil, steep for 30 minutes, strain, and sip. Repeat 3 times a day.
🌅 Face the Sunrise Each Morning
Even for a few moments, to reset your circadian rhythm.
Ancient traditions knew the power of dawn. The act of facing the sunrise is symbolic and scientific:
• The morning sun emits blue and red-light spectrums that stimulate serotonin and balance your internal clock.
• Rituals held at dawn were believed to open portals of renewal to align human energy with cosmic cycles
Standing barefoot (if possible), facing east, and simply breathing in the light for a few minutes each morning can:
• Regulate sleep and wake cycles
• Elevate mood
• Reconnect you to the rhythm of the Earth
🌞 Make this your daily ritual of remembrance: A way to say, “I’m here, I’m waking, I’m ready.”
🌀 Practice Gentle Movement
Stretching, walking, or qi gong helps move the new energy.
In spring, it’s time to move stagnation - not with force, but with flow. The body responds best to gentle, intentional motion in this season of rebirth.
Try:
• Stretching in the morning to open the spine and meridians
• Brisk walking in nature to oxygenate and ground the body
• Qi Gong or Tai Chi to align breath, intention, and energy flow
💫 These practices help:
• Move lymph and clear toxins
• Balance hormones and reduce stress
• Prepare the body for deeper detoxification and emotional release
🥬 Eat Seasonal, Electric Greens
Reduce heavy, dense foods from winter.
Spring herbs and greens grow fast and wild. They teach us to shed the old and absorb light.
Cut down on:
• Dense starches
• Overcooked foods
• Acid-forming grains and dairy
Instead, aim for:
• Fresh fruit and berries
• Light soups and broths
• Green leafy salads
• Steamed or sautéed alkaline vegetables with herbs and healthy oils
🥗 Eating seasonally isn’t just nutrition- it’s energetic alignment. Your body knows the rhythm. Follow it.
The True Resurrection Begins Within
Though wrapped in pastel and performance, Easter still pulses with the echoes of ancient knowledge. But today, we can choose what we consume, how we gather, and what energies we give our attention to. A cup of herbal infusion over synthetic sugar. Real earth-grown blooms over plastic display. Connection over obligation. Intention over imitation.
The resurrection you were taught was only part of the story. The deeper truth? You are not waiting to be saved- you are the one who descends, remembers, and rises.
Spring is more than seasonal; it's cellular. A shift in light and in life. A call to awaken not just the soil, but the soul. A sacred invitation to cleanse, renew, and realign with the rhythms that shaped us long before calendars and clocks existed.
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