What is Ostara?

Ostara (pronounced Oh-stare-ah) marks the Spring Equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, it is traditionally celebrated starting March 21st and September 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. It marks the first day of true spring when the hours of the day and night are equal. Ostara, or Eostra, is an Anglo-Saxon goddess who represents dawn. As a spring goddess, she oversees the budding plants and burgeoning fertility of the earth. Her celebration takes place on the first Full Moon after the Spring Equinox.

The slowness and darkness of Winter are taken over by the fruitful bustle of Spring.

The Goddess fully regains her strength and envelopes the Earth with her fertility.

Also Known As- Lady Day, Alban Eiler, Eostara, Oestara, Eostra, Eos, Alban Eilir, Spring Equinox, Vernal Equinox, Summer Finding, Naw Ruz, Alban Elfed, Festival of Trees, No Ruz, Ostra, Rites of Spring

Ostara Correspondence

Offerings- Eggs, Honey, Milk, Seeds, Sprouts, Green Leafy Vegetables, Cheese, Cream Custards, Honey Cakes, Dandelion Flowers, Chocolate, Strawberries, Violet Jam

Herbs- All Spring Flowers, Irish Moss, Crowns of Flowers, Daffodils, Easter Lilies, Roses, Strawberry, Acorn, Dogwood, Honeysuckles, Iris, Jasmine, Tansy, Violet, Birch, Ash, Alder, Primrose, Olive, Cherry Blossoms

Deities- Eostre, Maiden, Persephone, the Green Man, Osiris, Venus, Aphrodite, Narcissus

Colors- White, Yellow, Pastel Blue, Pastel Pink, Pastel Yellow, Pastel Purple, Robin’s Egg Blue, Grass Green

Incense- Jasmine, African Violet, Light Florals, Strawberry, Cherry Blossom

Trees- Birch, Ash, Alder, Cherry

Stones- Amethyst, Aquamarine, Jasper, Moonstone, Rose quartz

Zodiac- Aries