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| Ostara is the second of fertility festivals. It is the time that day and night are equal and it is opposite of the Mabon. Ostara is the celebration of balance and the Goddess of Fertility, Eostre. Eostre is seen standing among the flowers of Spring. She holds an egg in her hand and bunnies play at her feet. This is the season of new life. A season of love and learning. Many witches treat themselves to a new broom at this time of year and naming ceremonies are performed. The Spring Equinox is also a time for new beginnings of the self. It�s a good time to plant the seeds of learning and start growing the dreams and goals from Yule. This is a good time to say goodbye to the past. A simple ceremony can be performed to say goodbye to the Winter Lord. Light purple candles and burn Patchouli and before going to bed blow out the candles and wish the Winter Lord well during his slumber.
a.k.a. � Vernal Equinox, Ostara, Alban Eiler (Caledonii), Esther Herbs � Honeysuckle, Iris, Peony, Violet, All Spring Flowers, Sage Incense � Jasmine, Rose, Strawberry Colour � Light Green, Pale Yellow, Pastel Pink Decorations � Coloured eggs, Green and yellow jelly beans, Rabbit decorations, Spring flowers Foods � Seeds, Leafy green vegetables, Flower cupcakes, Fruits, Hard boiled eggs, Strawberries, Chocolate, Twisted breads and sweet cakes served at dawn Gemstones � Aquamarine, Aventurine, Red Jasper, Amethyst Tools � Eggs, Baskets, Green clothes Goddess � Ostara, Kore, Maiden God � Hare, Green Man Goddess and God Aspect � The God and Goddess are young children and are at play Oak King vs Holly King � The Sun King begins his journey and is taking over the darkness of Winter Celebrates � Time to free yourself things that are in your past that are holding you back Traditions Coloured Eggs � Dying eggs predates the Christian era by 1,000 years. Anglo-Saxons use to paint dreams and desires on eggs and bury them in Mother Earth so she would know the dreams and desires of her children; Seed planting Spring Cleaning Making Baskets New Projects |
| Ostara Birthing, sprouting, greening ~ 20 March |
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