London's Druid Order will meet at midday at Tower Hill Terrace, Tower Hill in full ceremonial dress to acknowledge the day as a turning point of the year in an annual spring ceremony.
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London’s Druid Order will meet at midday at Tower Hill Terrace, Tower Hill in full ceremonial dress to acknowledge the day as a turning point of the year in an annual spring ceremony.
Druids at Tower Hill celebrating Spring
The ancient Druids have been using this site for over a 100 years, this is because it is an ancient mound that holds great significance for them.
“The Spring Equinox is important to me because it marks the new season of growth into the light, it’s an optimistic time and most people would acknowledge that they can feel an upsurge of energy this time of year,” Susan Winter, a druid from the order, explained.
“I like the fact that we hold our ceremony at Tower Hill, surrounded by buildings, busy roads and lots of people because although it’s not the easiest environment it feels good to have such a timeless event in the middle of the city, and to encourage people to think about the seasons and the way we can mark them and work with the energy of them,” Winter continued.
The Druids welcome Ceridwen, who is honoured in Druid culture as the earth Mother who carries with her the seeds for the year ahead. This will be followed by a talk on the significance of the ceremony, a brief meditation, and a call for peace.
Winter explained: “Ceridwen is the Earth Mother, the source of life and nourishment. In this ceremony she gives the seeds (ideas/intentions) that have been saved from last year’s harvest (experiences) to the Presider to sow around the circle – so representing the cycle of growing food for earthly life and for inner development. It’s a time to be grateful for that opportunity for life and growth – and to sow some seeds!”
Spring equinox is the first day of spring where day and night will last roughly the same amount of time. It has special significance in Druid culture as it marks the end of winter and the promise of renewal. They believe it is a time of opportunity and rebirth.
The ceremony is free and open to the public.
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London’s Druid Order will meet at midday at Tower Hill Terrace, Tower Hill in full ceremonial dress to acknowledge the day as a turning point of the year in an annual spring ceremony.
Druids at Tower Hill celebrating Spring
The ancient Druids have been using this site for over a 100 years, this is because it is an ancient mound that holds great significance for them.
“The Spring Equinox is important to me because it marks the new season of growth into the light, it’s an optimistic time and most people would acknowledge that they can feel an upsurge of energy this time of year,” Susan Winter, a druid from the order, explained.
“I like the fact that we hold our ceremony at Tower Hill, surrounded by buildings, busy roads and lots of people because although it’s not the easiest environment it feels good to have such a timeless event in the middle of the city, and to encourage people to think about the seasons and the way we can mark them and work with the energy of them,” Winter continued.
The Druids welcome Ceridwen, who is honoured in Druid culture as the earth Mother who carries with her the seeds for the year ahead. This will be followed by a talk on the significance of the ceremony, a brief meditation, and a call for peace.
Winter explained: “Ceridwen is the Earth Mother, the source of life and nourishment. In this ceremony she gives the seeds (ideas/intentions) that have been saved from last year’s harvest (experiences) to the Presider to sow around the circle – so representing the cycle of growing food for earthly life and for inner development. It’s a time to be grateful for that opportunity for life and growth – and to sow some seeds!”
Spring equinox is the first day of spring where day and night will last roughly the same amount of time. It has special significance in Druid culture as it marks the end of winter and the promise of renewal. They believe it is a time of opportunity and rebirth.
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