Blessed Ostara & Spring Equinox! 🌼
Happy Ostara, everyone! 🌷 Ostara marks the Spring Equinox, a time of balance when day and night are equal, symbolizing renewal, fertility, and new beginnings.
🦋This ancient festival, named after the Germanic goddess Eostre, celebrates the earth’s awakening and the return of light after winter’s slumber.
What is Ostara?
Ostara is a time to honor the changing seasons and the earth’s fertility. It’s a moment to plant seeds in your garden and metaphorically in your life, representing hopes and dreams that you wish to nurture and grow. 💚
👉Ways to Celebrate Ostara:
🌱Planting Seeds:
Whether you have a garden or just a few pots, planting seeds is a beautiful way to symbolize new beginnings. Choose flowers, herbs, or vegetables that you love! Set an intention for each one as you plant those seeds, and nurture both!
🧼Spring Cleaning:
Clear out the old to make way for the new! Thoroughly cleaning your home can help refresh your space and energy, making it feel vibrant and alive.
🪺Create an Ostara Altar:
Decorate an altar with symbols of spring, such as flowers, eggs, and crystals. Add items that represent your intentions for the season.
🥚Egg Decorating:
Eggs are a traditional symbol of fertility and new life. Get creative by decorating eggs with natural dyes or intricate designs!
🐝Nature Walk:
Spend time outdoors to connect with nature. Observe the blooming flowers, budding trees, and returning wildlife. Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of renewal.
🍽️Feast with Seasonal Foods:
Prepare a meal using seasonal ingredients like spring greens, eggs, and fresh herbs. Share it with loved ones to celebrate abundance and community!
🧘♀️Reflection:
Take time to meditate on your intentions for the season. Visualize what you want to grow in your life—personally, spiritually, and creatively.
Here is a simple renewal spell for you with some egg candles I made, rosemary to clear out the old, and cinnamon to bring in the new🥰
Jen🌙
xoxo