Vernal Equinox

OSTARA (pronounced O-STAR-ah) is one of the Lesser Sabbats, may also be know by these names:[ Lady Day, Alban Eiler (Druidic), Eostara (Teutonic), Ostara, Eostra, Eos (Greek), Spring Equinox, Vernal Equinox, Summer Finding (Asatru), Naw Ruz (Persian New Year), Alban Elfed, Festival of Trees, No Ruz, Ostra, Rites of Spring]and is usually celebrated on the … Continue reading History: Ostara/Spring Equinox/Vernal Equinox

Correspondences of Ostara/Spring Equinox: Stones and Crystals — Crystal Dawn

Stones~~Rose quartz, moonstone, amethyst, aquamarine, bloodstone, red jasper Rose Quartz is often identified with romantic love, but this beautiful stone, in fact, encourages us to experience love in its myriad forms from a mother’s tender care of her child to random acts of kindness or service to a stranger. Rose quartz encompasses all expressions of […] … Continue reading Correspondences of Ostara/Spring Equinox: Stones and Crystals — Crystal Dawn

The Egyptian Pantheon: 8 Goddesses to Know — Moody Moons

The Egyptian pantheon soars with celestial myths, magic and eternal power. From the feathery glory of Isis’ outstretched wings to the lioness-headed Bast, this legendary ancient religion continues to inspire modern witchcraft. Ancient Egyptian texts are richly embedded with spells, incantations and mythic imagery. Most famously, hieroglyphics in the Book of the Dead ( via The … Continue reading The Egyptian Pantheon: 8 Goddesses to Know — Moody Moons

Ostara: Celebrations and Rituals Now

The Spring Equinox is a time of new beginnings, of action, of planting seeds for future gains, and of tending gardens. Spring is a time of the Earth's renewal, a rousing of nature after the cold sleep of winter. Eggs and Egg Baskets coloring eggs, bird watching, egg hunts, starting new projects, Wearing new clothes … Continue reading Ostara: Celebrations and Rituals Now