Ostara

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Ostara

march 19 - 22

Spring equinox

Ostara marks the first day of true spring. It is a day that the day and night at equal. The goddess blankets the earth with fertility, and the god is nearly fully matured. It is a time of beginnings, of action, of starting new goals

Traditions

Decorate eggs,

Decorating eggs is a tradition centered around the fertility that the season is bringing and celebrating that with colors and symbols. You can dye that eggs with an array of colors, or they can be directly painted on.

work in the garden

It is now spring, and with it comes good weather and rain. Take advantage of the clear and ever-warming days by spending some time in the garden. Plant herbs, vegetables, and trees during this time. It can help provide food through the year but is also good for the land and animals

Make a floral wreath

Collect flowers and herbs to create a beautiful wreath as decoration for your home. Add seasonal symbols and hang it above an altar, or on your doorway.

Spend time outdoors in general

Get out and have a picnic, go on a nature hike, play sports with friends and family, enjoy the sun

Decorations

Acorns, crocus, daffodil, dogwood, honeysuckle, iris, lily, strawberry, eggs, baskets, seeds, narcissus, feathers, rabbits

Colors

Gold, green, lavender, light blue, pink, white, yellow, silver, purple

Animals

Rabbit, hen, duck, lamb, cow, ant, bee, butterfly, doves, robin, chicks,

Metal

Silver and gold

Stones

Aquamarine, agate, amethyst, rose quartz, red jasper, moonstone, bloodstone ... amazonite, citrine, clear quartz,

Herbs

Daffodil, woodruff, gorse, olive, peony, narcissus, alder, Calendine, jasmine, tansy, violet, cinquefoil, lavender, eggshell,... lily, dandelions, rose, honeysuckle, broom, high john root, Irish moss, lemongrass, acorn, narcissus, crocus, rose, strawberry, acorn, dandelion, dogwood, iris, hawthorn, apple, tulip

Incense

Jasmine, rose, strawberry, lavender

Oil

Honeysuckle, jasmine, lavender, rose,

Food

Soybean, sprouts, lamb, roasted ham and pineapple, eggs, fruit, fish, dairy, honey, salads, hot cross buns, seeds, nuts, sweets bread honey cakes, poppy seed cake, banana bread, chocolate, onions

Drink

Sweet wine, lemonade, milk, eggnog, mead,

Sweet wine, lemonade, milk, eggnog, mead,

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