The Sabbat of Ostara

The Sabbat of Ostara is upon us. March 20th marks the Spring Equinox and with it, the awakening of the Earth. There are many ways to take part in this special day. You can cleanse your home to make way for new beginnings, you can decorate your home in the colors of the season, naturally, dye eggs or create an Altar.

An Altar is a place of work and worship when you are not using it to work, it will represent your honoring of the deities. You can use any flat surface to craft your Altar and there should be enough space to accommodate candles, objects, and other magickal tools. Some common items to be placed are the following:

A Pentagram
A censer or cauldron to hold incense
An Athame
A Wand
A Chalice
A smudge stick
Altar cloth
Candles: one being an illuminator candle
Matches
Ritualistic Symbols
Water and salt in bowls

Spring is a time to celebrate all things new: adventures, beginnings, growth and love. To bring all elements together to your Altar for Ostara, try substituting or adding the following:

The Balance of the Equinox:

Black and white candles
The sun and the moon
The yin yang symbol

Colors:

Greens
Purples
Yellows
Pastels

Gems & Crystals:

Aquamarine
Moonstone
Quartz

New Life:

Eggs
Flowers
Honey
Milk
Seeds

Ritualistic Symbols:

Bees
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Lambs
Ladybugs
Rabbits

This is your chance to find out what works for you, your finished Altar will be your most important tool to help focus your personal power and harness the energy to help you on your path.

What is an illuminator candle?

An illuminator candle is white in color and used to start a Ritual. You will begin by lighting this candle first with your matches, followed by lighting all other candles on your Altar.