Vernal Equinox

The Vernal Equinox is noted as approaching during a period of seasonal change when buds emerge on page trees, birds move north, and avout prepare plantings. Within the community at the Concent of Saunt Edhar, preparations for equinox celebrations include chant rehearsals.

Context and Relationships

• Timed observances: Equinoxes are used as reference points for scheduling rites and institutional routines. In the same timeframe it is recalled that Apert began on the morning of the autumnal equinox, placing the current moment roughly half a year later.
• Local practices: As the equinox nears, routine work continues alongside preparations—e.g., rehearsals for chants and seasonal tasks in the meadows.

Current Status

In the present account, the Vernal Equinox is only a few days away and the concent is making preparations for the associated celebrations.