Ostara is about the balance of nature, so use bright colors or baby animals to decorate your altar.
You will need: yellow candle, green candle, purple candle, bowl of milk, bowl of honey.
Start this ritual in the early morning when the sun is just coming up.
Cast your circle as usual. Then begin by lighting the green candle and say:
The wheel of the year turns once more, and the vernal equinox arrives.
Light and dark are equal, and the soil begins to change.
The Earth awakes from her slumber, and new life springs forth once more.
Light the yellow candle and say:
The Sun draws ever closer to us, greeting the Earth with it's welcoming rays.
Light and dark are equal, and the sky fills with light and warmth.
The Sun warms the land beneath our fee, and gives life to all in it's path.
Light purple candle and say:
Spring has come and I thank the [God/Goddess] for all it has to offer me.
Mix milk and honey together and pour on the ground around your circle saying:
I make this offering to the Earth as thanks for the many blessings I have received, and those I will receive in the days to come.
Spell work should be Blessing new projects, or blessing new tools, this is a great sabbat to buy and bless a new broom to sweep away negativity.
Open circle as usual and begin the feast.
Feast ideas:
Deviled Eggs
Ambrosia Peep Salad
Ingredients:
1 pkg peeps
1 can mandarin oranges
1 can pineapple tidbits
1 jar of cherries
2 chopped bananas
1/2 cup shredded coconut
8 oz tub of cottage cheese
4 oz tub of whip cream
Preparation:
Drain all fruits, mix everything together and chill for 3 hours. Serve after your ritual.
Naturally Colored Eggs
Boil your eggs for about 9 or ten minutes (from the time the water started rolling).
Use a crayon to draw pentacles on your eggs, then drop them into a bowl of cranberry juice, or frozen blueberries that have been thawed, let them sit in the juice until the desired color is reached. Either hide them for children to find, or give them as gifts.
You will need: yellow candle, green candle, purple candle, bowl of milk, bowl of honey.
Start this ritual in the early morning when the sun is just coming up.
Cast your circle as usual. Then begin by lighting the green candle and say:
The wheel of the year turns once more, and the vernal equinox arrives.
Light and dark are equal, and the soil begins to change.
The Earth awakes from her slumber, and new life springs forth once more.
Light the yellow candle and say:
The Sun draws ever closer to us, greeting the Earth with it's welcoming rays.
Light and dark are equal, and the sky fills with light and warmth.
The Sun warms the land beneath our fee, and gives life to all in it's path.
Light purple candle and say:
Spring has come and I thank the [God/Goddess] for all it has to offer me.
Mix milk and honey together and pour on the ground around your circle saying:
I make this offering to the Earth as thanks for the many blessings I have received, and those I will receive in the days to come.
Spell work should be Blessing new projects, or blessing new tools, this is a great sabbat to buy and bless a new broom to sweep away negativity.
Open circle as usual and begin the feast.
Feast ideas:
Deviled Eggs
Ambrosia Peep Salad
Ingredients:
1 pkg peeps
1 can mandarin oranges
1 can pineapple tidbits
1 jar of cherries
2 chopped bananas
1/2 cup shredded coconut
8 oz tub of cottage cheese
4 oz tub of whip cream
Preparation:
Drain all fruits, mix everything together and chill for 3 hours. Serve after your ritual.
Naturally Colored Eggs
Boil your eggs for about 9 or ten minutes (from the time the water started rolling).
Use a crayon to draw pentacles on your eggs, then drop them into a bowl of cranberry juice, or frozen blueberries that have been thawed, let them sit in the juice until the desired color is reached. Either hide them for children to find, or give them as gifts.
