It’s time to celebrate Spring! Today is the day that we begin Spring with our Spring Equinox and you will find that we have an equal amount of light and darkness. After today, our Sun God will be making his presence known as he leads us to longer days as we make our way deeper into Spring and eventually Summer. I am anxiously awaiting the return of that warm weather so we can take our kayaks out for the first time and spend long days at the Cape Cod Canal watching the boats go by. I am already loving the extended daylight hours. It definitely boosts my spirits having the sun up longer each day. It creates more time to stay outside in the evenings and I love that.
For Ostara we celebrate the Goddess Eostre. Eostre, also known as Ostara, is the Goddess of Spring. Those cute little bunnies that we see so often this time of year, are an Ostara favorite. It is said that the Goddess Eostre can transform herself into one. Traditionally colored eggs and cakes were offered to this beautiful Goddess of Spring in return for her bringing the baby animals, warmer weather, and the beginning of the crops for the year.
If you are performing your own ritual tonight fresh flowers such as violets, lily of the valley, daffodil’s and other early spring flowers are perfect. You can also use fresh herbs such as lemon balm, and lavender. If you live in a climate like mine this may not be possible, as I look outside my window and my herbs have just started to awaken from their winter slumber, still I know they will be here soon. As an alternative you can get fresh herbs at the store, or just decorate with beautiful spring colored eggs. In addition you can use light green, lavender or purple candles on your alter, and burn an incense like jasmine or pachouli.
Making a special Ostara dinner? Choose fresh green leafy vegetables and sprinkle seeds upon the top of your dish. You can serve special Ostara bread to go with your salad. For the main course think about dishes involving eggs or roast lamb, be sure not to forget cakes for dessert! You can also add things like fresh fruits, sprouts and flower dishes.
As we walk our path and enhance our craft nature is a huge part of that. As you go through the coming weeks and months be sure to connect with Mother Nature. Spend any extra time that you have watching the world come back to life around you.
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Jasmeine Moonsong
P.S. If you haven’t ordered your Spring Equinox or Ostara reading today is the last day! I also have options to combine the two for an added bonus.
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