We’ve all heard the Easter story about Jesus rising from the dead, pastel-coloured eggs, the Easter bunny, and cheerful springtime celebrations. But what if there’s something deeper behind it all? Something timeless… something about you? Easter’s secret is awakening the solar you
You see, Easter isn’t just a religious holiday. Long before it became a Christian tradition, people across the ancient world — including the Greeks — marked this time of year as a symbol of life, death, and rebirth.
Why? Because that’s what nature does. Trees blossom again, animals have their young, the days grow longer, and the sun grows stronger.
What’s the Solar You?
The “Solar You” is a poetic way of describing your higher, awakened, radiant self — the part of you that’s full of life, purpose, clarity, and energy, just like the sun.
In ancient symbolism, especially in Greek thought, the sun (Ήλιος — Helios) was a powerful, life-giving force, representing clarity, truth, and divine order. The ancient Greeks saw Helios as the charioteer driving the sun across the sky — a constant symbol of rebirth and illumination.
When we speak of the “Solar You,” we mean:
- The brightest, clearest, most courageous version of yourself
- The part of you that overcomes challenges and rises stronger
- Your inner light, often hidden beneath daily worries or fears
- A symbol of hope, rebirth, and personal transformation
It’s a metaphor for your rebirth, like the sun rising after the longest night.
And we’re part of that natural, cosmic cycle too.
The real message behind Easter
The truth is — Easter is a symbol of what happens inside every human being.
It’s about shedding the old, broken, tired parts of ourselves and stepping into something new.
It’s about leaving behind fear, pain, and burdens — and rising up stronger, wiser, and more alive.
The ancient Greeks recognised this cycle too. Their festivals — like the Anthesteria and the Thesmophoria — celebrated death, rebirth, and the return of life from the underworld. The story of Demeter and Persephone is perhaps the clearest example: Persephone descends into the realm of Hades (symbolising death and inner darkness), only to rise again, bringing with her the rebirth of the earth in spring.
These myths weren’t just about seasons — they were about us. About how we descend into difficulty, face our fears, and return transformed.
What about the eggs and the bunny?
- The Egg is a powerful ancient symbol of new life, hope, and potential. The Orphic Egg in Greek mystery traditions symbolised the birth of the cosmos itself — a reminder that everything, including us, carries the seed of rebirth.
- The Rabbit or hare is linked to fertility, speed, and renewal — associated in antiquity with lunar cycles and the goddess Artemis, protector of nature, wild things, and childbirth.
How does this connect to you?
Whether or not you believe in the story of Jesus, the lesson is the same:
You can rise again.
- When life knocks you down, you can get back up.
- When you feel lost in darkness, you can find your light.
- When your old ways no longer serve you, you can become someone new.
Like the ancient heroes, like Odysseus on his long, harrowing journey home, you too face trials, you too descend into darkness, and you too have the power to rise, reborn.
Easter is about you
Yes — Jesus rising from the dead is a powerful symbol.
But the deeper message is that we all experience resurrection — not just once, but every time we decide to change, to grow, and to meet life with courage.
You are the seed buried in darkness.
You are the spark waiting to shine.
You are the one who can rise.
That’s what Easter is really about.
So this Easter, don’t just celebrate the past — celebrate yourself, your struggles, and the new life you’re creating.
