Ostara, the Spring Equinox,also known as Spring,Rites of Spring and Eostra's Day,marks the first day of true spring.The energies of nature subtly shift from the sluggishness of winter to the exhuberant expansion of spring. The Goddess blankets the Earth with fertility,bursting forth from Her sleep, as the God stretches and grows to maturity. On Ostara the hours of day and night are equal.Light is over- taking darkness;the Goddess and God impel the wild creatures of the Earth to reproduce. This is a time if beginnings,of action,of planting spells for future gains,and of tending ritual gardens.
	HERBS-Honeysuckle,Iris,Peony,Violet,All springs flowers INCENSE-Jasmine,Rose,Strawberry,African Violet,Sage CANDLES-Gold,Green,Yellow DECORATIONS-Colored Eggs,Green&Yellow jellybeans,Rabbit decoration, Spring flowers COLORS-Green&Yellow FOOD-Seeds,Leafy Green Vegtables,Cupcakes,Fruits,Hard Boiled Eggs SACRED GEMSTONES-Amethyst,Aquamarine,Bloodstone,Red Jasper