Ostara, or the Spring Equinox, marks the first official day of spring when night and day are of equal length. The return of spring is celebrated all over the world – from the Christian Easter to Jewish Passover to the Iranian New Year, known as Nowruz. The Spring Equinox celebrates the renewed life of the Earth that comes with the Spring. It is a solar festival, celebrated when the length of the day and the night are equal (this happens twice a year, at Spring and Autumn Equinox).
Ostara is often associated with Easter and shares much similar imagery with the holiday. The hare is often associated with Osatra, as they represent the moon and magic as well as fertility.
With the Spring Equinox, your spirit is waking up with new ideas & new dreams for your life. Its fresh, warm energy has the power to make you feel alive & inspired. The inspiring Spring Equinox energy is encouraging you to be reborn. Embrace this new beginning. The energy around us at this tie will, help you manifest your dreams.
Ways to celebrate Ostara and the Equinox:
Decorate your altar with citrine, aventurine or clear quartz, the High Priestess tarot card, and dried citrus fruits.
Get in touch with nature and take in flowers in bloom during spring. Admire the beauty of nature as spring is in full bloom and we move into sunnier weather.
Take some time to plant some seeds and bulbs to see them grow throughout the year, or check in on your current garden.
Burn incense with floral notes like Lavender, Rose, or Lemon Grass.
