Ostara

I missed posting this on the actual day, but, better late than never, right? :)

Ostara is a time of fertility and sacred balance between night and day. Ostara begins the process when stored energy bursts forth in to fruition. Feasting depends on the remaining stores of the last season's harvest, so it is not as abundant as some other sabbats. The focus of Ostara is renewal, expansion and the returns of the Sun's life-giving warmth.

Early flower, eggs and rabbits are al symbols of Ostara. The ancient custom of coloring and hiding eggs and rabbit symbolism both remain popular today. It is a time of celebration as the light tips the balance and overtakes night, lenthens the days and brings antiipation of the return to the growing time.

Herbs are planted and the chores of making the soil ready for the coming planting time are begun at Ostara. houses and lands are cleared of the winter's refuse, repairs are made, and spring cleaning is thorough and complete. This is a time of new beginnings and possibilities. new ventures are begun, new relationships are formed and the life forces of the earth begin to awaken. Ostara is a time of deep gratitude.

by Abby Willowroot, as poublished in Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2007.

I guess that means I had better get to cleaning the house really well, not just cleaning it at all! :)