Ritual Candle | Ostara

Every ritual candle across this series is accompanied by its own suggested ritual, offering detailed descriptions of the fragrance, botanicals, and crystals infused within each.

Ostara Date: March 19-23rd

The Spring Equinox marks the moment when daylight and darkness stand in perfect harmony.  This date, when the number of hours in the day equal that of the night, signals the official onset of spring and the dawn of longer days. As nature awakens from its winter slumber, the seeds, ripe in the belly of Mother Earth during Imbolc, have germinated, sending forth delicate green shoots through the fertile soil. This Equinox provides the perfect opportunity to harness the power of the awakening and working towards balance in our own life.

Ostara, can be traced back to the Germanic goddess Eostre, Goddess of the Dawn who heralds the arrival of spring. Though less is known about Eostre, numerous cultural deities embodying themes of balance, blossoming flowers, and fertility are also celebrated during this time. We honour these traditions by seizing the opportunity to cultivate balance within and without, and infuse the flourishing blooms of spring with love and reverence.

Botanical: Lupin ~ one of the first flowering plants in the spring, signifies imagination + happiness

Crystal: Amethyst ~ highly spiritual stone balancing out energetic highs + lows, promoting emotional balance

Fragrance: Verbena ~ connection to the divine, encouraging creativity