The Vernal Equinox - March 20-23
Ostara celebrates the time of new life and fertility. Day and Night are equal, Persephone walks with Demeter, and now is the time to get into action and set down the foundation for the rest of the year.
Popular Symbols for this holiday are fake or real painted eggs, rabbits, seeds, potted plants, and other flowers.
Color Associations - Yellow, Green, Purple, White, Pink
Tarot Cards associated with Ostara are Judgement and Temperance.
Crystals to use on your altar or for spells on this holiday could be Amethyst, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Moonstone, Moss Agate, Rose Quartz, Selenite
Animal energies to channel could include rabbits, chicks, ducklings, bees, and lambs.
Herbs and Plants - Basil, Chives, Crocus, Daffodil, Ginger, Honeysuckle, Iris, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemongrass, Parsley, Rosemary, Rose, Violets
Spells good to perform on this holiday are those Abundance, Balance, Blessings, Creativity, Fertility, Growth, Harmony, New Beginnings, Renewal
Activities to help get in the Ostara spirit and celebrate are blowing eggs and decorating them, planting seeds, and organizing your herb shelf! You could also buy other plants for your garden, make good on any goals set at Imbolc, or care for yourself and your home. Get rid of old habits and start some new ones that will do you well. Cut out toxic relationships. Go on a walk! Bake some cookies!
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