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Ostara is the fourth sabbat celebration on the Wheel of the Year. It aligns with the spring equinox, falling between March 19-22 in the Northern Hemisphere and September 21 - 23 in the Southern Hemisphere. Ostara and the spring equinox mark when day and night are equal in length, and ushers in springtime with its longer days until reaching longest day of the year during the summer solstice (Litha) in June.

Some people opt to celebrate Ostara in lieu of Easter, while others celebrate the equinox itself. Like all the celebrations on the Wheel of the Year, Ostara can be a individual celebration or done with friends and family. It can be a one day event or treated as season unto itself. While it is a nature based celebration, Ostara is a good time do self reflection and planning for the seasons ahead. After the long, dormant months of winter Ostara and the start of Springtime is ideal for embracing the energetic shift, setting goals, cleaning out spaces, exploring the world around you.

To help you make the most of this Ostara season I’ve put together a guide of recommended readings, educational materials, home care, self care and kid-friendly resources. Some of these resources are free, while others are paid. There is no one right way to celebrate Ostara, so you can take what resonates with your life and don’t worry about the rest.