wed19mar(mar 19)12:00 amsun23(mar 23)11:59 pmOstaraSabbat Ritual Event Organized By: Stawny
Event Details
Ostara
Ostara celebrates the spring equinox and the rebirth of nature. It’s celebrated with themes of balance, renewal, and fertility.
Origins
Ostara is named after the Germanic goddess Eostre, whose name means “dawn”.
The word Easter comes from the German word Ostern, which is derived from Eostre.
There’s limited historical evidence that Eostre was a deity in ancient times.
Symbols
Eggs: Represent balance, fertility, and new life.
Hares: Represent fertility and abundance.
Spring flowers: Represent the awakening of the earth.
Butterflies: Represent the rebirth of nature.
Fairies: Represent the rebirth of nature.
Celebrations
Plant seeds or bulbs to symbolize growth and renewal
Decorate eggs with natural colours
Hold feasts or bonfires to celebrate the sun’s return
Create an Ostara altar
Related legends
In some versions of the legend, Ostara transformed a flightless bird into a hare so it could hop away.
In other versions, the hare laid colourful eggs in gratitude to Ostara.
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