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around 20 March (spring equinox) · equinox
Ostara
Ostara celebrates the spring equinox, when day and night are of equal length and the light is growing. The name comes from Eostre, a spring goddess mentioned by the Anglo-Saxon monk Bede.
Traditions
- Decorating eggs as symbols of new life
- Planting seeds, physically or as intentions
- Balancing rituals, honouring equal day and night
- Walks to notice the first spring flowers
Colours
pastel green, yellow, pink, lilac
Altar ideas
Fresh flowers, decorated eggs, green aventurine or rose quartz, and floral incense.
Ostara kit picks
A few pieces from the shop that suit a Ostara altar or ritual. Never leave candles or incense burning unattended.
Ostara: questions
When is Ostara?
Ostara is celebrated on around 20 March (spring equinox) in the Northern Hemisphere.
What colours are associated with Ostara?
Traditional colours are pastel green, yellow, pink, lilac.
How can I celebrate Ostara at home?
Decorating eggs as symbols of new life. Planting seeds, physically or as intentions. A simple altar might include: Fresh flowers, decorated eggs, green aventurine or rose quartz, and floral incense.