How Shamans bring about rebirth through Spring – Part 1

PART I

In Greek mythology, spring is said to have been created by Demeter, the goddess of fertility, as gratitude for being reunited with her daughter Persephone. Persephone had been abducted by Hades, the god of the underworld, an act that caused Demeter great strife to the point of threatening the earth with famine. When she was finally reunited with Persephone, she was so exuberant that she blessed the land with produce and taught humans the secret behind planting. 

With new growth flowing
And breath all around
I embrace the changes in me
That Mother Nature has helped me to
Perceive and see…  

KC The Greek Shaman 

Symbolism of Spring 

Spring is the time of new beginnings, characterized by blooming flowers, the awakening of animals from hibernation to nest and reproduce, the migration of birds towards warmer climates, and is the planting season.

Because of these reasons, the season of spring overflows with symbolism. Symbolic themes stemming from spring include: 

• Rebirth – Spring is when plants sprout, flowers bloom, birds lay eggs and animals give birth. Basically, spring is the time that nature is reborn. As such, it’s the perfect symbol of rebirth. 
• Renewal – This symbolic meaning is derived from the nature of spring whereby crops that had been rendered dormant by winter sprout afresh, flowers bloom, and nature comes to life. Spring is seen as nature’s way of coaxing us to renew ourselves and initiate new projects and fresh ideas. 
• Love – Winter, the season preceding spring, is a very cold and snowy time that limits interactions. When spring comes, people can get out and interact freely. There is no snow blocking roads or doorways. Festivities come alive during spring, hence the love symbolism. During late winter to spring, animals feel the shift in weather and procreate, another reason for the love symbolism. 
• Youth – The symbolism of youth is derived from the vibrant nature of spring. Everything is fresh and strong. There are also a lot of festivities around this time, which represent youth and freshness. 
• Growth – The growth symbolism of spring is closely related to the rebirth symbolism. Spring is the time to plant crops, plantation sprouts and new animals are born and begin to grow. 
• Spiritual rejuvenation – Because spring brings with it warmth and light, many religions have ceremonies around this time that encourage the adoption of a fresh motivated outlook on faith. “Spiritual springtime” is a term that has been adopted widely. Two examples of such religions are Christianity with the Easter holiday and the Baha’i who term spring as the time for rejuvenation and intense rapture. 

The Power of Spring according to Shamans

In shamanism, the connection with the natural cycles is very important. Shamans in all traditions know that everything contains power and that the pivotal moments in nature are moments of power. In all cultures, these moments in time are exploited through rituals: conscious moments of connection, growth, and celebration. 

Spring brings the power of a new beginning: the juices start flowing again and nature starts a new circle of unfolding and opening to the heavenly light. 

The transition from winter to spring offers us the opportunity to consciously renew ourselves through the cooperation of strong intention, surrender, and connection. Everyone can use this power. It is there for all of us. You do this by consciously connecting with the power in nature. With the trees, the wind, the rain, the first bumblebees that fly again. 

In the wheel of life or medicine wheel, spring corresponds to the East. The place where the new is born. The inspiration that came into the dream world and the dimensions of the soul can now be created more easily. You can use this spring power by welcoming it into your life in a simple spring ritual – a moment of power. 

Book your appointment now online or visit me at Sacred Space here in Athens and experience your own Shamanic Healing.  

Give your body, spirit, soul and mind the opportunity to finally embrace all its finest qualities… the ones blessed with from Spirit… 

Always here, always yours, 

KC The Greek Shaman