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On March 20th, we celebrate the Spring Equinox and the festival of Ostara. Ostara is the first day of Spring in the northern hemisphere and marks the end of Winter. The Sun is gaining strength and the Earthly creatures make more and more appearances as they flourish, thrive, and repopulate the land. On this day of the Spring Equinox, light and dark, day and night, and the God and Goddess, are in perfect balance. After Imbolc, we enter the second half of the season of illumination; the days get longer, until they reach their peak on Litha, aka the Summer Solstice (June 21, 2022). The Spring Equinox represents the balance of light and dark, masculine and feminine and truly heralds the first day of Spring.
Ostara and the Spring Equinox signify a time of new beginnings, renewal, and fertility. The hopes and planted seeds of intentions from Imbolc are beginning to come alive. It is time to turn our intentions and goals into action and lively energy in order to manifest our inner and outer desires and ambitions.
The festival sabbat of Ostara gets its name from the Anglo Saxon/Germanic goddess of Spring, Ostara or Eostre. The origins of Eostre can even be traced all the way back to the ancient Assyrian goddess, Ishtar and the Sumerian Inanna. She is a goddess of fertility, rebirth and renewal celebrated with the coming of Spring. Eostre is deeply associated with rabbits and hares and is sometimes portrayed as having the head and shoulders of a hare. It is from Eostre that the Christian celebration of Easter has evolved, as well as the hormone Estrogen which is essential to women’s fertility.
Ostara, or Welsh Alban Eilir, signifies “the light of the Earth,” is the second fertility festival of the year and marks the midpoint between the Summer and Winter Solstice. Ostara gets her name from the folkloric Germanic goddess of Spring and Dawn, Eostre. She represents the awakening Earth, the first warm breeze, blossoming flowers, bird songs, nests, eggs and hares. Ostara beckons the animals to venture out from their Winter shelters, encourages buds to sprout and flower, and emanates life-force throughout the land. Scent Profile: Delightful Honeycomb and tender Cedarwood provide the fertile ground for a floral delight of illuminating Neroli and sophisticated Geranium Absolute. A dash of sunny citrus ignites Ostara and the aroma of Springtime’s fresh green glory, sweet flowers and infinite potential. Allow Ostara to reawaken, support and empower you from now until Litha, the Summer Solstice.
Decorate your Ostara + Spring Equinox altar with:
*Remember that your Spring Equinox - Ostara altar can be as intricate and detailed or as simple as you want. What matters most is your intentions and that the things you place on your altar have meaning to you! Read more about altars here!
The Rabbit or Hare is strongly associated with the goddess Ostara and Spring time. Rabbits symbolize fertility, new life, Spring and are also closely identified with the Moon and Moon deities. The date of Christian Easter is determined by the phases of the moon. Easter Sunday always follows the Full Moon that occurs after the Spring Equinox. The nocturnal rabbit or hare, was believed to die and resurrect every morning and night, just like the Moon. Thus the rabbits' association with resurrection, Spring, the Moon, and Ostara slowly transformed into the Easter Bunny who brings eggs and treats to children on Easter Sunday, the Christian holiday which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ
The egg is another symbol of fertility and the promise of new life that represents the cyclical nature of life, death and rebirth. Many traditions see the egg as a symbol of the universe with the energies of light and dark, masculine and feminine found in the egg white and egg yolk. The egg holds the full potential of life and creation itself.
Lakshmi Sacred Perfume evokes beauty and prosperity. The Hindu Goddess Lakshmi is the embodiment of beauty, wealth and prosperity. This sacred perfume evokes both material and spiritual success while revealing authentic beauty with notes of Turmeric, Jasmine, and Honey.
Fearlessness + Confidence Anointing Oil was created to help fight fear, insecurity and instill power. A blend of luscious, warm Madagascan Vanilla with a kick of courageous spicy ginger, Fearlessness & Confidence Anointing Oil provides the motivation and courage needed to conquer challenges in all realms of life. It’s great for interviews, speeches and performances.
Fertility & Manifestation Anointing Oil was created to manifest new ideas and create miracles. The word Fertility signifies the preparation of fertile ground for planting or creating something new - in art, relationships, health, business and money etc. - in other words, fertile energy to manifest a new creation. Fertility & Manifestation Anointing Oil, a blend of musky Indonesian Patchouli and purifying Cedarwood with sunny sweet orange and a touch of Indian spice, is a tool to help bring forth our inner visionary and create something uniquely our own.
Sun of Success Anointing Oil opens doors, fosters communication and brings success. A blend of deep and grounding Frankincense with bright, uplifting Citrus, helps achieve goals in any aspect of life such as career, creativity, legal matters, fame, health and more. Attracts the energy of bright, sunny success.
Moon Goddess Anointing Oil instills joy and helps remove worries and fear. This regal Jasmine blend is uplifting yet calming. It brings forth a lust for life and can serve as an effective aphrodisiac. This oil is also great for a woman's "moon time" and can be applied to the hands and feet during labor.
Lavender Essential Oil is good for many uses and applications. The aroma of Lavender is calming for body and mind and can help reduce anxiety, stress and promote sleep. It is an antidepressant and when applied to the temples can provide instant relief of stress or even headaches. It is also a great healing aid when applied to burns, scrapes and blemishes. Lavender can be a great help to calm and relax children. The aroma of our Bulgarian Lavender is floral and bright with a sweet undertone. It's an exceptional, highly beneficial Lavender that is perfect for medicinal and aromatherapeutic use.
Jasmine Absolute Essential Oil is an adaptogenic oil that has powerful antidepressant properties and also can serve as an aphrodisiac. It is a sensual, yet soothing and calming oil that promotes love and peace and a positive mood. Since ancient times, Jasmine has been referred to as the King of flowers (Rose is the Queen). It takes 8,000 carefully hand-picked jasmine blossoms to produce about 1 ml of Jasmine Absolute. The flowers also have to be handled carefully as not to bruise them. Jasmine Grandiflorum Absolute has a smooth, extremely intense floral smell that is both sweet and lingering.
From Morocco, Rose Absolute Essential Oil can help relieve stress and has aphrodisiac properties. When diffused, it fills the room with a bouquet of roses and has an intense and striking aroma that is invigorating. Rose is known as the Queen of the Floral Oils. Its exotic nature and value were appreciated in ancient times by the Greeks, Chinese, Indians, Persians and Romans.
Geranium Essential Oil has a delightful, floral aroma with complementary hints of mint and citrus. This wonderful, versatile essential oil has many uses but primarily serves to bring balance to the body, mind and spirit. Geranium’s uplifting and cooling properties revitalize tired muscles and instill strength to move forward on our path. As you inhale the uplifting aroma of Geranium Essential Oil, embrace your grace and feel a return to balance. Geranium is a bright and floral aroma with complementary hints of mint and citrus.
Ylang-Ylang is considered to be an aphrodisiac. It also evokes feelings of calm that melt away anxiety, tension and stress. It can bring on feelings of euphoria and makes you feel beautiful. Ylang-ylang Extra Essential Oil has a sweet, exotic, floral scent that is one of the most sought after aromas.
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