Ostara 2004 Arranged by Margaret Haught
Tribute to the Goddess Ostara and the Green man
Ostara {Oh-star-ah} depending on the colander was the name of the virgin goddess of spring in ancient Germany. It is for her that this sabbat is named. held between March 20-22 depending on the calendar.
This night we celebrate Ostara and the Green man. She the virgin goddess of spring and fertility, and he the spirit of the woodlands,the personification of the greening earth.
As spring reaches its midpoint night and day stand in perfect balance so do the god and goddess. It is a time of birth, beginnings, and new growth.
Ritual Toolsbell athame salt/water incense goddess candle 2 empty bowls 2 chalices green altar cloth 2 candles basket/eggs quarter candles
ALTAR ARANGEMENT
one candle to far left and the other the far right. goddess candle in the center, empty bowls on floor to either side of candles, chalice next to each candle.
While going deosil three times taking up the athame,salt, incense,bell,bessom say:
{Everyone} To the goddess of the earth and the horn god I bless, consecrate, and charge this circle.
{East} To the guardians of the east please join us in this celebration of life and new growth.
{South} To the guardians of the south please join us in the celebration light our way and keep us warm on this journey.
{West} To the guardians of the west please join us in this celebration quench our thirst and cleanse our bodies.
{North} To the guardians of the north please join us in this celebration help us find the path we need to travel on our journey between the worlds.
{colored eggs}Placing athame above drink and offering say: Goddess pure and God of power bless this food and drink this hour. {hp/hps} We ask for health and benefit from nutrients we gain from it.
ALTAR ARANGEMENT
one candle to far
left and the other the far right. goddess candle in the center,
empty bowls on floor to either side of candles, chalice next
to each candle.
We stand at the
center and balanced be the change of seasons meet here in us,
from wintertime's dark and lonley nights, To summertimes warm
and lively lights.
light 2 candles
Now at the center , at ostara are we. Not light or dark to
dominate the sky; but a time of lengthening light and day as
we pass from balance to summer's day
Extinguish one candle representing balance. taking chalice on right hold up and say:
God of the sun and Lord
of light we honor your spirit in which we delight.
Pour liquid into empty bowl then taking up the chalice on
the left say:
Goddess of the earth and of the night I honor you spirit
as the earth turns to light.
pour into bowl
you may if you wish silently thank our deities in our
own way
This next moon {a time
of increased birth} is called the ostara and is sacred to Ostre.
New moon true moon
star in the stream,
pray tell my fortune
in my dream.
Pail moon doth rain
red moon doth blow
white moon doth neither rain or snow
Guardians of Air we thank you for joining us this evening.
Guardians of Fire we thank you for joining us this evening.
Guardians of Water we thank you for joining us this evening.
Guardians of Earth we thank you for joining us this evening.
Go if you must stay if you will, the circle is open.
