Ostara/Spring Equinox

Ostara ~ Spring or The Vernal Equinox 

 

Southern Hemisphere

(Approx. September 21)

Northern Hemisphere  

(Approx. March 21)  

 

The Spring Equinox approaches, and the Wheel turns to that special point of balance. On this day, light and dark are equal, but the light is surpassing the dark. Here we look forward to the longer and warmer days. We notice the buds forming on the branches, the birds returning and animals coming out of hiding. The young Sun God takes notice of the Maiden Goddess and the stirrings within Them seem to be felt in all living creatures. All the world seems renewed-- refreshed-- and bursting with possibilities.

 

Symbols                                                              

Eggs New Moon Butterflies/Cocoons Rabbits

 

Colours

Grass Green Yellow Pink Robins egg Blue All Pastels

 

Deities

Youthful and Viriile God and Goddess

 

Activities

Dying Eggs looking for spring growth Waking the earth

 

Animals

Rabbits Snakes

 

Stones

Aquamarine Rose Quartz Moonstone

 

Foods

Eggs Honey

 

Plants

Crocus Daffodil Jasmine Irish Moss Snowdrop Ginger Lilly

 

Attunement teas

Dandelion Egg Drinks Hyssop Linden

 

Ritual Oils

Lotus Magnolia Ginger

 

Mythical Creatures

Unicorn Merpeople Pegesus 

 

Spellwork appropriate for Ostara

• Growth spells
• Spells for improving communication
• Group interaction
• Fertility
• Abundance

OSTARA ALTAR
The spring equinox is the second festival of the fertile season. Hare or rabbit icons and painted eggs are often displayed. Traditional cakes and wine are offered to the guardian spirits and fertility spirits of nature.