Ostara The start of spring  March 21 Spring Equinox Marks the first day of true Spring. The hours of day and night are equal. The Goddess fully regains her strength and and envelops the earth with fertility. Light is overtaking darkness, and the young God is now maturing. The slowness of Winter is taken over by the fruitful bustle of Spring. Ostara is a time for beginnings, action, and planting opportunities for the future. Herbs The following can be used as decorations on the altar, around the circle and in the home: Daffodils, Woodruff, Violets, Gorse, Olive, Peony, Iris, Narcissus, all Spring flowers Ritual A fire lit in the circle with appropriate words during the rite itself. Symbols, Tools and Colours White, a potted plant, cauldron, or bonfire. Ostara Lore Go to a field and collect flowers, remembering to thank them before picking, or buy some from a florist. Choose flowers that appeal to you, then take them home and divine their magical meanings by the use of books, pendulum or other means of divination.This will reveal your inner thoughts and emotions. Go for a walk in gardens, parks, woodlands and forests. Plant seeds, work on magical gardens and practice herb work. Foods Seeds such assunflower, pumpkin, sesame seeds. Pine nuts sprouts, leafy green vegetables. Flower dishes such as stuffed naturtiums or carnation cupcakes.   click on the Ostara button below to go to Ostara message board

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