Ostara : What’s Bursting Forth This Spring?

The light is returning, the days are stretching out, and everything’s waking up—except, perhaps, me before my first cup of tea. The Spring Equinox marks that perfect balance of day and night, a fleeting moment before everything tips fully into growth and movement.

The Equinox Shift

For me, early spring always feels exciting. Winter is pretty much done its thing, and only longer, warmer days lay ahead. Usually, I’d mark the occasion with a long walk, but thanks to my foot still recovering, I’m keeping things a bit closer to home. If you’re celebrating, I hope you find a way to pause and appreciate this midpoint between the cold and the full flush of spring.

I’ve been busy sowing seeds, spreading compost all over the veg patch, and putting the frost cover on and then off the car again – some days the temperature can shift over ten degrees between day and night and other days we get all seasons in one day. But right now as I type, it’s clear skies, bright sunshine and birdsong. Perfect.

🍃 Simple, Sustainable Living Tip

Spring is a great time to declutter habits and commitments as well as the traditional spring cleaning of our homes and gardens. If something’s been draining your energy, now’s the time to reassess. And if you are doing a physical clear-out, don’t forget your local charity shops, repair cafés, or even a good old-fashioned ‘free to a good home’ post on your socials.

I am determined to offload the bag of old towels that have been sitting in the boot of my car for weeks now. I’m certain our local animal rescue centre can make use of them.

Ostara

Ostara, named after the Germanic goddess Eostre, is all about renewal and the stirrings of new life. It’s where many modern Easter traditions originate—think eggs, hares, and the promise of fresh beginnings.

In folklore, hares were sacred to Eostre, symbolising fertility and the return of abundance after winter’s lean months. Eggs, with their perfect balance of yolk and white, mirror the Equinox itself.

This year I will mark the occasion in a simpler way – join me by getting stuck in to some of these ideas;

1. Plant something – Whether it’s a pot of herbs on a windowsill or a tree in your garden, now is the time to get your hands in the earth.
2. Make your Own Spring Cleaning Products – Google “washing up liquid from Ivy leaves”
3. Decorate eggs – A nod to old traditions – try using natural dyes like beetroot or turmeric.
4. Make a seasonal table decoration – Gather fresh flowers, spring water, and symbols of balance (like black and white stones) to honour the shift.
5. Watch the sunrise – A reminder that light always returns. Bonus points if you do it out in the countryside wrapped in a blanket with a warm drink in hand.