The Wheel of the Year has turned once more, bringing us to the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Ostara.

Although the weather may suggest that Spring is still far away, if we look closely, we can see signs of quickening all around us.  Some branches begin to take on a reddish hue, tiny buds start to show, the sun rises higher and travels in a longer arc with each passing day, birdsong has changed and is louder and more melodious.  Soon there will be crocuses poking their faces out from under the snow.