Spring has officially clocked in, and that means it’s time for Ostara, the Spring Equinox! This is the moment when day and night are perfectly balanced, giving us equal parts, light and dark, before the sun starts pulling overtime. If you’ve been feeling the itch for a fresh start—whether it’s cleaning out your closet, launching a new project, or just shedding those winter blahs—Ostara’s got your back.
This season of renewal is all about fertility, abundance, and growth, which makes it a prime time for planting both literal and metaphorical seeds. And fun fact? Many of our modern Easter traditions (hello, Easter Bunny and colored eggs) actually have deep pagan roots. So, let’s dive into everything Ostara—the magic, the history, and how you can celebrate like the springtime queen (or king) you are.
Ostara 101: The Quick & Magical Rundown
🌿 What Is It? Ostara marks the Spring Equinox (March 19-23), the moment when day and night are equal, setting the stage for the return of longer, sunnier days.
🐇 Named After? Eostre (Ostara) is a Germanic goddess of fertility, dawn, and springtime magic. Also, the inspiration for the Easter Bunny—more on that in a sec!
🌞 Why Celebrate? It’s a cosmic reset button! Time to embrace new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and planting intentions that will blossom over the coming months.
🎨 Symbols? Eggs (fertility & potential), hares (abundance & speed), seeds (growth), and balance (because, you know, equinox).🌿
Ostara’s Signature Style: Colors, Crystals & Herbs
If Ostara had a Pinterest board, it would be filled with pastels, fresh greenery, and glowing sun energy. Here’s the aesthetic:
🌸 Colors: Soft pinks, yellows, and baby blues—because pastels are basically spring’s official color palette
- Green for growth, prosperity, and all-around good vibes
- Gold & Yellow to represent the growing power of the sun
- White for that fresh, clean-slate energy
💎 Crystals to Work With:
- Rose Quartz – Self-love and new beginnings
- Green Aventurine – Luck and expansion (perfect for business goals!)
- Citrine – Creativity and abundance (money magic, anyone?)
- Moonstone – Intuition and emotional balance
🌿 Herbs & Flowers:
- Lavender – Clarity and peace
- Dandelion – Wishing on dreams (and also, free wishes in your backyard)
- Chamomile – Success and prosperity
- Rosemary – Purification and focus
Ostara’s Influence on Easter Traditions
Now, let’s talk about how Ostara basically gave Easter its personality. You know those cute little Easter bunnies and colorful eggs? They’re not just about chocolate and sugar rushes—they come straight from pagan fertility rituals.
🐇 The Easter Bunny’s Pagan Past
Way before chocolate bunnies were a thing, the hare was a sacred animal to Eostre (yep, the goddess Ostara is named after). Why? Because hares were seen as symbols of fertility and rebirth—they reproduce like, well, rabbits—and were believed to be magical creatures that never closed their eyes (which, honestly, is a little creepy but makes them great symbols of eternal vigilance).
According to legend, Eostre had a hare companion that could lay magical eggs once a year. Sounds familiar, right? This myth evolved over time into the story of the Easter Bunny bringing eggs in the spring. So, the next time you see a kid hunting for plastic eggs, just remember—they’re carrying on an ancient fertility rite. (Okay, maybe don’t phrase it that way at brunch.)
🥚 Why We Decorate Eggs
Eggs have been powerful symbols of life and creation across many cultures. Ancient pagans painted eggs with symbols of fertility and abundance and used them in rituals to welcome spring. Some traditions involved burying eggs in the soil to bless crops, while others saw them as magical charms for prosperity.
Fast forward to today, and we’re still dying eggs in bright colors—a holdover from these old rituals! (And yes, that includes those fancy Pinterest-worthy ombré eggs.)
Ways to Celebrate Ostara (Without Raising Suspicion at Easter Brunch)
🌱 1. Plant Seeds—Literal or Metaphorical
Ostara is the perfect time to get your hands dirty and plant something new. If you’re feeling extra magical, whisper an intention into the soil before covering it up. Bonus: Watching something grow over the coming months is a powerful manifestation reminder.
🔥 2. Light a Candle for Balance & Growth
Since Ostara is all about balance, light a green, yellow, or white candle and take a moment to reflect on where you need more balance in your life (work vs. rest, creativity vs. structure, Netflix vs. actually doing things).
🥚 3. Dye Eggs—But Make It Witchy
Try coloring eggs with natural dyes (beets for red, turmeric for yellow) and inscribe them with sigils or intentions before displaying them on your altar.
🏡 4. Spring Clean Your Space & Energy
Out with the old, in with the fresh energy! This is THE time to declutter—whether that means cleaning your workspace, reorganizing your spiritual tools, or purging your email inbox (shudders).
🍃 5. Take a Nature Walk & Leave an Offering
Get outside and observe the shift in energy. Offer some birdseed, flowers, or just your gratitude to the land as a way to honor the season’s renewal.
Bringing Ostara Energy Into Your Business & Life
Since Ostara is all about fresh starts, growth, and balance, it’s perfect for spiritual entrepreneurs to revamp their offerings, set new goals, or launch something fresh.
🌞 Reevaluate your business goals—Where do you need more balance? What do you want to grow?
🌿Declutter your brand—Spring clean your website, update your messaging, or refine your niche.
🔥 Infuse fresh energy into your work—Try a new project, course, or creative endeavor that aligns with the season’s expansion energy.
Final Thoughts: Hop Into the Energy of Spring
Ostara is basically the universe giving you a big neon sign that says “NEW BEGINNINGS, BABY!” Whether you celebrate with rituals, a nature walk, or just take a moment to appreciate how far you’ve come, this is a powerful time to reset, refresh, and get excited for what’s next.
Now tell me—what seeds are you planting this season? 🌱✨
P.S. Check out my Ostara Awakening Tarot/Oracle Spread for Renewal and Growth.
If you want to bring even more magic into your business and life, make sure you’re in my world at MyDivineBusiness.com—where we blend spirituality with smart strategy to help you thrive. 💫
magikatwork.com 
Leave a comment