An Ostara Celebration~

Hi everyone!

Not having a camera is really putting a damper on my blogging =/ So here's some awkward phone shots I coerced my sister into taking today!

My niece and I decorated Whitey's pear tree with egg ornaments. 

Tika decided to help.

Then we went pussy willow hunting in the back; a Spring Equinox tradition!

Tika decided to join in again. She fluffed her tail up to make herself feel brave and followed us into the woods. 

Ha ha, I found this oak tree and made my sister take a pic of it 'BECAUSE IT'S HUGE.'

Our Ostara tree again! I wasn't planning on a specific tree when we bought the decorations, so we're lacking a bit. I think I might add a few goodies to it when Boo comes back next weekend for Easter =)



Flowers for the Equinox! I suggested my sister buy the gerberas for her new house~ the hyacinth and daffodils are mine.

A low-key, chill Spring Equinox was exactly what I needed. I'll spend the rest of the evening doing Tarot readings.

Blessings!
Faula

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Celebrating Ostara: A Recipe for Deviled Eggs.

The best part of any Sabbat is the cooking. Yum! Eggs are one of the most-popular symbols of Ostara and they are delicious as well. Try your hand at this deviled eggs recipe I got from my mother.

Deviled Eggs.

12 whole eggs
6 tablespoons of mayonnaise
1 teaspoon of curry powder
1/4 teaspooon salt
Paprika to garnish
Minced chives to garnish

Hard-boil the eggs. After cooling and peeling the eggs, slice each egg lengthwise down the middle. Remove the yolks from the centers. Set the egg whites on a plate and place the yolks in a mixing bowl. In the bowl, add the mayonnaise, curry and salt. Mash until creamy, adding more mayonnaise as necessary. Use a spoon or a piping bag to fill each egg white with the yolk mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and minced chives. Chill until serving time.

Brightest of blessings,
Faula.

Celebrating Ostara: Decorating Your Altar.

Ostara by Helena Nelson-Reed.

Hi everyone ♥

With Ostara quickly approaching [March 20th!], it's time to get your altar set up! The following suggestions are merely that - suggestions! In the end, how you decorate your altar is entirely up to you =) But I hope you enjoy this post!

Colours: When you think of Spring, what colours come to mind? Perhaps the lush green of newly sprouted grass, robin's egg blue to celebrate the new birdies, or the yellows, purples and pinks of your favourite Spring colours! When you've settled on your colours, decorate your altar with an altar cloth, candles, and anything you'd like in that colour scheme.

Flowers & herbs: Spring flowers are lovely to display on your altar, whether it's a plant or a bouquet. Daffodils, tulips and crocus flowers all find a place on my altar. Lavender, lemon balm and rose hips also make an appearance.

Crystals: Crystals displayed in a wee bowl would make a wonderful addition. For Ostara, rose quartz, clear quartz, amazonite and amethyst are all appropriate. Of course, choose what feels best to you! You could also pick out crystals that match your colour scheme - maybe yellow opal or prehnite?

Symbols: All things Spring can be displayed on your altar! Eggs, rabbits, faeries, butterflies and seeds usually appear on my Ostara altar. When you think of Spring, what comes to mind?

Keep an eye out for several more posts that will help you get ready for Ostara =)

Blessings,
Faula

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