Ostara
Also known as Spring Equinox, the Vernal Equinox, Lady Day, Eostara,Easter, Alban Eiber, Pasch, Pesse, Bacchanalia.
When: Celebrated on the Spring Equinox, March 20, 21,22. When sun reaches 1 degree Aries.
Age of Holiday: 3000 B.C or older
Related Deities: Odin, Attis, Osiris, Dagda, Mithras, Orpheus, Hera, and Persephone.
Primary Focus of Sabbat/Rituals: Fertility,Sunrise ceremonies, Offerings to the goddess of spring, garden/plant blessings,balance, growth, communication.
Planetary Ruler: Mars
Herbs and Plants: Acorn, celandine,cinquefoil, croqus, daffodil, dogwood, easter lily, honeysuckle, iris, jasmine,rose, tansy, violets
Foods: Hard-boiled eggs, honeycakes, fresh fruits, milk punch, leafy green vegetables, dairy foods, apples
Incense and oils: African violet,jasmine, rose, strawberry, lotus, magnolia, ginger
Colors: Light green, lemon yellow,and pale pink
Stones: Amethyst, aquamarine,bloodstone, red jasper
Animals & Mythical creatures: Rabbits, snakes, unicorns
Foods: Hard-boiled eggs, honey cakes, fresh fruits, milk punch, leafy green vegetables, dairy foods, apples, nuts, flower dishes, sprouts.
Sabbat Ideas:
*Color Eggs for health, prosperity and wealth. Draw varies Rune symbols or
*Bless seeds for garden and begin to germinate indoors for spring.
* Review items in magickal cabinet and replace what is needed(do your "witchy" inventory)
*Hold ritual at sunrise.
* Keep your ashes from your Ostara eve bonfire and mix them with your soil to plant your seeds as a fertility charm
*Burying a piece of the cake then pouring a cider libation as an offering to the mother for a successful crop.
*Take a long walk in nature with no intent other than reflecting and appreciating the Magick and beauty of nature
Recipe Ideas
Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
1 dozen eggs
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 C. mayonnaise
1 tsp. Curry powder
1/2 tsp. white vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika
Parsley, for garnish (optional)
Preparation:
*Hard-boil the eggs and allow them to cool before peeling.
*Peel the eggs and slice each one in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.
*Mash the yolks up with a fork, and add the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, curry powder, vinegar and salt and pepper.
*Blend it all together.
*Gently spoon the yolk mixture into the white halves, and sprinkle with paprika.
*Garnish with parsley sprigs for serving. (optional)
