Honoring the Spring Equinox
The Spring Equinox, also known as Ostara in pagan traditions, is a celebration of balance, renewal, and the awakening of life. It is the moment when day and night are of equal length, marking the shift toward longer, sunnier days filled with growth and potential.
Ostara, named after the Germanic goddess of dawn and fertility, Eostre, is a time of new beginnings and fresh energy. It is the origin of many springtime traditions, including eggs as symbols of fertility, rabbits as symbols of abundance, and flowers representing renewal.
Symbolism of Ostara
🌿 Balance – Just as light and dark are in equilibrium, Ostara invites us to find harmony within ourselves—balancing work and rest, giving and receiving, and effort and surrender.
🌼 New Beginnings – This season represents a fresh start, making it the perfect time to set intentions, start new projects, or release what no longer serves you.
🐣 Fertility and Abundance – Eggs and rabbits, commonly associated with spring, are ancient symbols of fertility, renewal, and the endless cycle of life.
🔥 Awakening Energy – Just as nature begins to bloom, this time of year brings a burst of energy, creativity, and inspiration.
Ostara Rituals to Celebrate the Season
☀️ 1. 108 Sun Salutations
In yogic tradition, performing 108 sun salutations during the equinox is a powerful way to honor the sun, build strength, and release stagnant energy. The number 108 is sacred in many spiritual practices, representing completion, unity, and cosmic order.
✨ How to do it:
Break it into sets (e.g., 4 rounds of 27 salutations)
Move with your breath, allowing the practice to be meditative
Focus on gratitude for the changing season and your own personal growth
💡 Not up for 108? Even a few rounds of sun salutations can help align you with the energy of renewal.
🌸 2. Set New Intentions
Ostara is a time of planting seeds—both physically and metaphorically. Just as farmers prepare their fields, we can set intentions for personal growth.
✨ Try this ritual:
Light a candle and take a few deep breaths.
Write down three things you want to cultivate this season.
Place the list somewhere visible or bury it in the earth, symbolizing growth and manifestation.
🔥 3. Fire & Releasing Ceremony
Spring is a time of letting go of the old to make space for the new. A simple fire ritual can help you release any lingering fears, doubts, or stagnant energy.
✨ How to do it:
Write down what you’re ready to release.
Safely burn the paper in a fireproof bowl.
As the smoke rises, visualize yourself clearing space for fresh opportunities.
🌿 4. Connect with Nature
Since Ostara is all about honoring the natural world, spending time outdoors can help sync your energy with the earth’s rhythms.
✨ Ways to connect:
Walk barefoot on the grass (earthing)
Sit under a tree and meditate on balance and renewal
Plant herbs or flowers as a symbol of new beginnings
💛 5. Create an Ostara Altar
An altar is a beautiful way to bring the energy of the season into your home.
✨ Items to include:
Fresh flowers or seeds 🌸
Candles to represent light 🕯️
Crystals like citrine (abundance), carnelian (creativity), and green aventurine (growth) 💎
A small bowl of water for emotional renewal
Embrace the Magic of the Season
Ostara is an invitation to bloom, expand, and align with your inner light. By honoring balance, setting intentions, and celebrating renewal, we step into this new season with clarity, vitality, and joy.
🌞 How will you celebrate the Equinox this year? Let me know in the comments! 💛