30 Days of Witchcraft ~30-Day Challenge~Day 27 Ostara

For day 27 of our 30 Days of witchcraft "Write Your Craft" challenge we're discussing the first day of spring, Ostara! This is in late March, held on the spring equinox around the 20-21st. As you can guess, with the new life, blossoming plants, and "twitterpation", it is a true sign that spring, warmer days, and sunny days have arrived.

In 2023, Ostara, which coincides with the spring, vernal, equinox, will be on Sunday, March 20th at 5:24 am. It is the first day of the season where the daylight is equal or slightly longer (1-2 minutes) than the night. The Goddesses worshipped on this day, since pre-Christian times embody the growing light and Fertility. Eggs are sacred to this season, symbolizing both the renewal of life and a stable source of food, dating back to Ancient times. "Easter eggs" date back over 1500 years to the spring celebration in Persia. Hunting Eggs began over 2000 years ago. Festivals and fests are held worldwide for ancient, indigenous, and present day cultures. 

Correspondences for this sabbat:

Deities (across all pantheons)

• Virgin Goddesses
• Aphrodite
• Lady of the Lake
• Lord of the Greenwood
• Minerva
• Odin
• Asase Yaa
• Cybele
• Eostre
• Freya
• Osiris
• Saraswati

Colors

• Bright Green
• Yellow
• Purple/lavender
• Pale blue
• Pink

Stones

• Amethyst
• Aquamarine
• Rose Quartz
• Moonstone

Herbs, Plants, & Spices

• Crocus
• Daffodil
• Honeysuckle
• Iris
• Jasmine
• Primroses
• Violets
• Peony
• Tulips
• Irish Moss
• Birch
• Ash
• Alder

Food and Drink

• Eggs
• Honey
• Hot Cross Buns
• Bread
• Leafy Greens
• Sprouts
• Dairy
• Wine

Animals

• Hare
• Serpent
• Dragon
• Unicorn
• Pegasus

Spells

• Rituals of Blessings and Growth
• Garden Blessings
• Fertility 
• Abundance

Ways to Celebrate this Sabbat

• Dye eggs with natural ingredients
• Host an egg hunt
• Bless the Faeries
• Practice balance with yoga