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OSTARA - A Pagan, Spring Festival
Submitted By: Lisa at The Awareness Shop Date: 2/15/00
Ostara... Eostre.... Easter
What do Easter eggs have to do with the Resurrection of Christ?
Balance comes into play again with the Full moon in Libra. Day equals night as the Wheel turns, and The pregnant Virgin Goddess carries the seeds of new life that will be harvested when the balance returns at Mabon. Eggs have long been a symbol of fertility, so it's no mistake that we would associate them with the Sabbat Ostara.
A rabbit (also a symbol of fertility as well as the moon's sacred animal) is said to have wanted to please the Goddess of spring Eostre, so he brought her wonderfully colored eggs as a gift.
Even though we are in the time of Aries the pastel colors of spring certainly reflect the energies of Libra. (Ahh yes remember our God that was sacrificed - The Sun that died at Yule) well he is reborn to gain power and light so he may marry the Goddess at Beltane.
Empower and give out seeds to be planted.
Honor the Great Mother with brightly colored eggs . Let Chalice and blade (the Celtic cross symbol) be reflected with Hot cross buns for Cakes in your circle, and Celebrate in the joy of the reborn God.
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