Ostara Vernal or Spring Equinox, the Rites of Spring, Lady Day, Alban Eiber and Bacchanalia (March 20) Vernal or Spring Equinox, the Rites of Spring, Lady Day, Alban Eiber and Bacchanalia.The Spring Equinox occurs between March 19th and 21st. Ostara marks the day when night and day are equal and balanced. The Sun God's strength increases. The Maiden celebrates her fertility. Ostara, her symbol the egg and her animal the rabbit, is the Norse Goddess of fertility, and it is Ostara that is honored this day. Life begins anew at this time. This is a time to plant the seeds of our flower, herb and vegetable gardens. Symbols: eggs, New Moon, rabbits or a hare and butterflies Foods: Eggs, honey, bread,seeds, sprouts and green leafy vegetables Drinks: Eggnog, wines,dandelion,lindon teas,hyssop Flowers And Herbs: all spring flowers. irish moss,crocus flowers, daffodils, Easter lilies, honeysuckle, iris, jasmine, roses, strawberry, tansy and violets. Acorn, Celandine, Cinquefoil, Dandelion, Dogwood, Honeysuckle, Iris, Jasmine, Rose, Tansy, Violet Incense: Floral of any type. jasmine, African violet, rose, sage, strawberry, violet flowers, orange peel, rose petals, lotus, magnolia, ginger . Oils: Magnolia,ginger,lotus. Colors: all pastels, yellow, pink, green, blue Stones: Rose quartz, aquamarine, amethyst, jasper and moonstone. Animal: Hares, rabbits, snakes,unicorn,pegasus Goddesses: Virgin Goddesses, Moon Goddesses, Goddesses of Love, Androgynous Deities, some Fertility Goddesses. Some Ostara Goddesses are: Aphrodite (Greek), Eostre (Teutonic), Ma-Ku (Chinese), Lady of the Lake (Welsh-Cornish), Minerva (Roman), Isis (Egyptian), Rheda (Anglo-Saxon), Coatlicue (Aztec). Gods: Gods of Love, Moon Gods, Gods of Song & Dance, some Fertility Gods. Some Ostara Gods are: Adonis (Greek), Lord of the Greenwood (English), Ovis (Roman Etruscan), Dylan (Welsh), Odin (Norse), Osiris (Egyptian), Attis (Persian), Mithras (Greco Persian). Altar decorations: Colored eggs, seeds, earth, flowers and herbs appropriate Traditions Planting seeds, working on magickal or herbal gardens, herbal work, taking walks through gardens, parks, woodlands, decorating and coloring eggs.  Ostara Incense Recipe: 2 parts Frankincense 1 part Benzoin 1 part Dragon’s Blood 2 part Nutmeg 2 part Violet Flowers (or Violet Oil) 2 part Orange Peel 2 part Rose Petals Ostara Oil Recipe 4 drops lavender, 2 drops each apple, pear, peach oil, 1 drop each thyme, marjoram and elder oils.  Ostara Rituals