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All About Ostara, the Spring Equinox
Here's where you'll find links to all kinds of articles on Ostara -- rituals, history, crafts, recipes, and more!

History of Ostara
At Ostara, around March 21, the light is equal to the darkness. This is the time of the spring equinox, and is a great time to celebrate the rebirth of the soil and the land. Because of its close association with the Christian Easter holiday, Ostara is known as a time of fertility and abundance.

Setting Up Your Ostara Altar
Spring is here, or at least it's on its way -- now how does that translate into a practical altar set up? Here are some great ideas for items to include on your Ostara altar, when you welcome the spring equinox.

Ostara Altar Gallery
Want to see what some of our readers have put on their Ostara altars? Check out this photo gallery for some great ideas!

Deities of the Spring Equinox
A number of Pagan deities are associated with the spring equinox. No matter what your tradition, chances are good that there's a god or goddess tied in with the fertility and rebirth of spring.

Hold an Ostara Ritual for Solitaries
Are you welcomging Spring in by yourself? No worries -- here's a simple yet beautiful rite you can perform alone to celebrate the balance of light and dark at Ostara.

Hold a Rebirthing Ritual for Ostara
Ostara is the spring equinox, and so is considered a time of rebirth. New life is appearing all around, and so for many Wiccans and Pagans, it's also a time of symbolic rebirth. This ritual

Celebrate Ostara with the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Chocolate Rabbit
Ostara is a good time to unleash a bit of Spring silliness, so why not get your kids involves in a fun and easy celebration of the season? Welcome Ostara with a ritual involving jelly beans, Peeps and chocolate bunnies.

Correspondences: Spring Flower Magic
With spring comes blooms and blossoms everywhere -- learn how you can use some of your garden's loveliest plants in your magical workings.

Easter Eggs: Pagan or Not?
Are Easter eggs considered Pagan traditions or not? After all, the egg is a fertility symbol... but how did the egg come to be associated with rabbits?

Beware the Ides of March!
March 15th is known as the Ides of March, and seems to come with dire warnings attached. Learn a bit about why this day is seen as a dangerous time for some people!

St. Patrick and the Snakes
St. Patrick is known as the patron saint of Ireland, but to many Pagans, he symbolizes religious conflict. Find out just why Pat drove all those snakes out of the Emerald Isle in the first place!