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Spring equinox
Ostara marks the first day of true spring. It is a day that the day and night at equal. The goddess blankets the earth with fertility, and the god is nearly fully matured. It is a time of beginnings, of action, of starting new goals
Traditions
Decorate eggs,
Decorating eggs is a tradition centered around the fertility that the season is bringing and celebrating that with colors and symbols. You can dye that eggs with an array of colors, or they can be directly painted on.
work in the garden
It is now spring, and with it comes good weather and rain. Take advantage of the clear and ever-warming days by spending some time in the garden. Plant herbs, vegetables, and trees during this time. It can help provide food through the year but is also good for the land and animals
Make a floral wreath
Collect flowers and herbs to create a beautiful wreath as decoration for your home. Add seasonal symbols and hang it above an altar, or on your doorway.
Spend time outdoors in general
Get out and have a picnic, go on a nature hike, play sports with friends and family, enjoy the sun
Decorations
Acorns, crocus, daffodil, dogwood, honeysuckle, iris, lily, strawberry, eggs, baskets, seeds, narcissus, feathers, rabbits
Colors
Gold, green, lavender, light blue, pink, white, yellow, silver, purple
Animals
Rabbit, hen, duck, lamb, cow, ant, bee, butterfly, doves, robin, chicks,
Metal
Silver and gold
Stones
Aquamarine, agate, amethyst, rose quartz, red jasper, moonstone, bloodstone ... amazonite, citrine, clear quartz,
Herbs
Daffodil, woodruff, gorse, olive, peony, narcissus, alder, Calendine, jasmine, tansy, violet, cinquefoil, lavender, eggshell,... lily, dandelions, rose, honeysuckle, broom, high john root, Irish moss, lemongrass, acorn, narcissus, crocus, rose, strawberry, acorn, dandelion, dogwood, iris, hawthorn, apple, tulip
Incense
Jasmine, rose, strawberry, lavender
Oil
Honeysuckle, jasmine, lavender, rose,
Food
Soybean, sprouts, lamb, roasted ham and pineapple, eggs, fruit, fish, dairy, honey, salads, hot cross buns, seeds, nuts, sweets bread honey cakes, poppy seed cake, banana bread, chocolate, onions
Drink
Sweet wine, lemonade, milk, eggnog, mead,
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Wheel of the Year
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