Vernal Equinox (greeting card)

"Vernal Equinox" (2014) is a colored pencil drawing by Marie Brožová, created live in public in Prague as part of her long-term project The Defense of Colored Pencils. The original artwork is an impressive A0 format, measuring 118.9 × 84.1 cm (46.8 × 33.1 inches). This piece is featured in the Celtic Year series.

The Story Behind the Art

The sacred celebration of the spring equinox—known across various traditions as Meán Earraigh, Alban Eilir, or Ostara—marks the magical moment of perfect balance between day and night. In this vibrant painting, Mother Earth awakens from her deep winter slumber, sipping a life-giving spring soup while wearing a flowing skirt woven from the season's very first blooms. Nearby, a wise feline druid prepares sacred offerings to gently keep the last remnants of winter at bay. Beautifully decorated eggs, an ancient symbol of fertility and rebirth, carry magical ciphers and wishes for the coming year—a timeless tradition that later evolved into modern Easter. Upon her forehead, Mother Earth proudly bears the Aries symbol. It honors the cosmic alignment where the Sun crosses the celestial equator, stepping into the fiery sign of Aries to bring back warmth, as it rises exactly in the east and sets exactly in the west.

Hidden Details to Discover

Look into the majestic canopy to find a Celtic ornament representing the triad of rebirth. The ancient oak stands as a powerful symbol of enduring life. Upon the mossy stone, you can also spot a mysterious Elvish inscription, its deep secrets safely protected by the artist's own unbroken phonetic cipher.

Available as: Fine Art Prints (A4–A0), Gallery-Quality Posters (A2–A0), Greeting Cards, Celtic Year Coloring Book.