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Ostarais a time of awakening. The Goddess begins to stir in February at Imbolc, and by Ostara, the awakening is complete. It is finally spring, and everything and everyone is coming out of hibernation and experiencing a rebirth with the coming of the sun. Even in northern climates the chill is receding. While it is not possible to go barefoot yet in circle, it is probable that you can leave the Arctic boots at home and perhaps even the winter coat. It is the perfect time to work some sympathetic magick to receive the Goddesses many blessings.
Ostara Celebrated During Lent on the Vernal Equinox
Ostara is celebrated during the Christian Lent, which leads up to Easter. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon of spring. Ostara is celebrated on either March 21 or March 22, depending on the position of the sun. On that day, day and night are equal. On the following day, night begins to recede, growing shorter until, at the summer solstice, day reaches its peak.
According to Jeff McQueen, Wiccan and Priest, 1st degree with the Wiccan Church of Canada, for early pagans, it was not only a time to look at what the sun was doing, but also a time to look at the moon, to gauge the ideal time for planting. McQueen states, "Looking at the equinoxes and at how the sun moves across the sky, you can draw a lot from that and you can apply it. Yes, it's an equal balance of day and night. [The sun is] on the upsurge, so we're going towards the high point. You can see how the season flows from the sun perspective and from an earth perspective, too. It's within that time frame that farmers are looking to plant. Depending on how they farm, they may be looking at the moon cycles. There is a way of looking at the seasonal cycles for planting."
Join us at Boone Tavern (located at 811 East Walnut Street, Columbia, MO) on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm for “Open Round Table Discussion”, where everyone is encouraged to participate and share!
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