Spring has finally arrived! March has roared in like a lion, and if we’re really lucky, it will roll out like a lamb. Meanwhile, on March 20th, we have Ostara to celebrate. It’s the time of the vernal equinox of you live in the sorthern hemisphere, and it’s a true marker that Spring has come. There are many different ways you can celebrate this sabbat, depending on your tradition.
If you’re one of our readers in the southern hemisphere, be sure to scroll down for information on Mabon, the autumn equinox. Whichever of these sabbats you may be celebrating, I hope yours is full of magic!
| Ostara Rites and Rituals |
| Depending on your particular tradition, there are many different ways you can celebrate Ostara, but typically it is observed as a time to mark the coming of Spring and the fertility of the land. By watching agricultural changes — such as the ground becoming warmer, and the emergence of plants from the ground — you’ll know exactly how you should welcome the season. Here are a few rituals you may want to think about trying — and remember, any of them can be adapted for either a solitary practitioner or a small group, with just a little planning ahead.Setting up your Ostara Altar Ostara Altar Photo Gallery Ostara Ritual for Solitaries The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Chocolate Rabbit – an Ostara rite for kids Ostara Rebirthing Ritual Ostara Labyrinth Meditation Earth Meditation Celebrating Ostara with Kids |
| Ostara Traditions and Customs |
| Interested in learning about some of the traditions behind the celebrations of March? Learn why St. Patrick hated snakes, and why the Easter bunny brings eggs for us to eat!
Ostara History |
| Ostara Craft Projects |
| As Ostara rolls in, you can decorate your home (and keep your kids entertained) with a number of easy craft projects. Start celebrating a bit early with a St. Patrick’s Day Snake Wreath or a basket of naturally-dyed eggs.
Make a Miniature Greenhouse for Ostara |
| Ostara Recipes |
| No Pagan celebration is really complete without a meal to go along with it. For Ostara, celebrate with foods that honor the the coming of spring — eggs, early spring greens, shoots and sprouts, and of course, the all-important marshmallow Peep.
Surprise Lemon Bread |
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Thank you Lady Beltane! We are going on a mini-vacation and will celebrate my Birthday 3/22) and see her school where she graduated in Medical School. She loved it.
Happy Equinox! 🙂
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Have fun and happy birthday!
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Lady Beltane,
I did not have your email address. I decided this was the best way to contact you. March 19th was Lady Abyss’ birthday. We planned a surprise birthday party for her. We were not aware of her previous commitment to Coven Life and you. I did not want you to harbor any ill feelings or hold her absence against her. It was not her fault that she did not attend, it was her family and friends fault. Lady Abyss means a great deal to us. She does more than what is needed at times for us. We wanted to honor her with a surprise party. She had no idea it was going to happen and I apologize for her missing the Gathering.
Lord of the Myst
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Thank you for the apology and explanation. Lady A wrote to me to explained what happened. I’m happy to hear she had a wonderful party.
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