Below: Sunburst residents gather in the dewing morning to walk the Hopi labyrinth and welcome spring.
Spring Equinox
One thing I love about Sunburst is the opportunity to become connected with the Nature. Growing up in Los Angeles I wasn’t even aware of the phases of the moon. Is it half, or full, quarter or new? Now I’m at Sunburst where the night sky has 360 degree visibility and one has the opportunity to enjoy not only the moon, but the sun rising and setting over the hills.
This morning is the first day of spring (yay! We made it!), and after meditation I gathered ’round the labyrinth with Sunbrust brothers and sisters to welcome the new spring sun. Our master of ceremonies, Craig, shared with us that the first day of Spring is also the first day of the astrological calendar~ (Who knew?! I’m learning so much…) The zodiac begins with Aries, whose strength is loyalty. Craig then led us in a recognition of the four directions and of the four elements of fire, water, earth, and air which the Divine uses to create the world. Ahh…
We walked the stone labyrinth, each with our own intention held in our hearts, and ended together facing the sun with a prayer, “O Divine Spirit, we thank You for the gift of the sun, and the sound of the birds. May we never take for granted this Earth and our precious friends that surround us. We love You… Amen.”
Happy Spring!
The sun peeks over the mountains as we walk the labyrinth.
