Ostara Ritual
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Ostara is the celebration of the rebirth of spring and thusly, the rebirth of life. Keep that in mind when performing this ritual, it will make it a lot more powerful.

 

Cast the circle
Fill your cauldron about 3/4 to the top with water and let a few white flowers (daises or lilies work well) float on top
Invoke the gods
Turn to the north ad say the following or similar:

"Goddess and Mother! Hear me this day; the time has come to shed your Wintery body and be born to the light and beauty of Spring! No longer does the earth sleep with you as it's ever watchful guardian, for the time of the shining maiden has come again."

Close your eyes and visualize the sun as it reaches it's final point on the far side of the Earth. See the days getting longer and longer.
No face the South and say the following or similar:

"God and Father! You have grown strong by the loving and nurturing hand of the Goddess. Now it is time for you to help the plants grow and to take your rightful place as the Green Man. Blessed be!"

Meditate on the Gods' new place in the wheel of the year.
Slowly stir the water in the cauldron and watch as the flowers slowly begin to spin. Stare into the water and see the rebirth of life in spring.
Thank the gods.
Close the circle.


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