As the earth awakens from winter’s slumber, we enter the season of renewal, balance, and fertility. From mid-March to April, many mystics celebrate the Sabbat of Ostara, a time when day and night stand in perfect harmony. The air hums with fresh energy, the scent of blossoming flowers drifts through the breeze, and the earth sings a song of rebirth. It is during this sacred time that we honor the Goddess Eostre, the radiant deity of dawn and springtime renewal.
Who is Goddess Eostre?
The name Eostre (or Ostara) traces back to ancient Anglo-Saxon traditions, where she was revered as a goddess of fertility, new beginnings, and the returning light. Her essence is woven into the changing of the seasons, symbolizing the dawn after the long night of winter. Legends speak of her connection to hares, a sacred animal often seen as a sign of fertility and abundance. Over time, her influence merged with other springtime customs, eventually shaping the modern Easter celebrations we recognize today.
One popular tale recounts how Eostre transformed a bird into a hare, granting it the ability to lay eggs once a year in celebration of the season. These eggs, vibrant and full of potential, symbolize the seeds of our intentions, waiting to hatch into reality. This sacred imagery has inspired many Ostara rituals, including a beautiful practice I recently learned from Ginn Metheral’s YouTube post—manifesting with eggs.
Egg Manifestation Ritual for Ostara
Eggs have long been considered vessels of magic, holding the energy of creation and transformation. Decorating them with intention turns them into powerful tools for manifestation. One way to honor Eostre and set your intentions for the season is through a simple yet meaningful Ostara egg ritual.
Begin by choosing colors that align with your desires:
- Yellow for joy, clarity, and abundance
- Purple for spiritual wisdom and intuition
- Green for growth, prosperity, and healing
As you decorate each egg, write your intentions upon them, words of hope, dreams, and manifestations you wish to bring to life. Hold each egg in your hands, infusing it with your energy, then place them upon your altar as a sacred offering. This altar, kissed by the first light of spring, becomes a beacon for your intentions, calling them forth into the physical world.
With each passing day, as you tend to your altar, reflect on the magic you’ve set in motion. When you feel the time is right, return the eggs to the earth, bury them in your garden or beneath a tree, allowing nature to take your wishes and weave them into reality.
Welcoming the Light of Spring
As Ostara’s energy fills the air, we are reminded that this season is about more than just the turning of the wheel, it is an invitation to step into the light of our own becoming. Just as the earth awakens, so too do our dreams. By working with the magic of Eostre and embracing the power of intention, we align ourselves with the natural rhythm of rebirth and renewal.
So, as the days grow longer and the world bursts into bloom, take a moment to honor the balance within and around you. Light a candle, breathe in the scent of spring, and let the energy of the season guide you toward your highest potential.
May this Ostara bless you with abundance, joy, and the magic of new beginnings.
