Ostara Other names: Spring equinox Keywords: Balance Meaning: The sun god increases his strength (warrior aspect of the god)and the maiden celebrates her fertility. Date: March 20 Lunar phase: First quarter Symbols: Eggs Flowers: All spring flowers, Jasmine, Iris, Tansy, Violets, Acorn Incense: Floral of any type, Jasmine, african violet, rose. Oils: Magnolia, ginger, Lotus Colors All pastels, pink, blue, green, yellow. Stones Rose quartz, aquamarine, amethyst, jasper, moon stone. Animals Hares, rabbits, unicorns, pegasus, snakes Alter decorations: Seeds, earth, colored eggs, Flowers. Goddess Virgin goddesses, Moon goddesses, Goddesses of love; Eostre(easter was named after), Lady of the lake, Minerva, Isis, Rheda. gods Gods of love, moon gods, gods of song and dance; Adonis, odin, osiris. Traditions Planting seeds, Working in the garden, decorating and coloring eggs Food and drink: Bread and sweet cakes.