Ostara
At the edge of almost-warm, the world holds its breathโ still cool at dawn, not yet flowering, but the earth stirs, and the sunlight expands; day and night sit side by side like old friends, while inside, something unfurls gentlyโ a reminder that I am alive; winter has been long, yet I have been waiting for rebirth, and Iโve been planting seeds of intention; this is my moment of balanceโ where past and possibility stand evenly in my hands; when I notice that I am no longer still, that something in me has already turned towards the light; and thatโquietly, stubbornlyโ I am ready to grow.
Ostara is the festival of the spring equinox, and commonly thought of as the origin of the Christian Easter. It marks the beginning of astronomical spring, when day and night are perfectly balanced.
Named for the Germanic goddess Eostre, Ostara is a festival of fertility, renewal, and planting both literal and metaphorical seeds. Eostre is an enigmatic goddess, who remains a mystery due to the lack of historical documentation. Mentioned primarily by the 8th-century monk Bede, she symbolises renewal and the return of light after winter. She is commonly associated with eggs and hares, though these connections were solidified by 19th-century folklorists rather than early historical texts. According to Bede, feasts in her honour were eventually replaced by Christian celebrations of Easter.
Whether she exists or not, Eostre has been embraced by modern day Wiccans and pagans as a symbol of springโs awakening. Sheโs one of my favourites, but I just love spring.
Blessed Ostara!
Jo xo


So beautifully captured.
Your words evoke a sense of renewal and anticipation as the world transitions from winter to spring.
Blessed Ostara ๐ป