As I write this it is the New Moon in Pisces at 28 degrees, along with Mercury in Retrograde in Pisces and the last days of Pisces Season in general…..What does that mean? Endings. This is not about planning or planting seeds today—Its about clearing out the last bit of whatever you need to let go of, release, re write, or redirect before the Spring Equinox ( Northern Hemisphere) Friday March 20th and the beginning of Aries Season. I don’t know about you but this Pisces season and ESPECIALLY the Mercury Retrograde has been kicking my ASS all around the last few weeks. I have been cleaning things or getting rid of stuff that doesn't serve me anymore. Having hard conversations with myself and others about death, grief, and old stories coming up to be cleared…not always fun or pleasant or cheery BUT needed for GROWTH. May you clear out and let go of what you need before Friday and the Fire of Aries and the Fire Horse burn it away and maybe not in a fun way.
I ‘ve added below some basic information about the Spring Equinox and Ostara…..
The Spring Equinox and Ostara are deeply connected—but they are not the same thing.
The Spring Equinox is an astronomical event. It happens when the Earth’s axis is perfectly balanced with the sun, creating nearly equal hours of day and night across the globe. Energetically, it marks a moment of balance, reset, and awakening—winter releases its grip, and light officially begins to dominate. This is the universe saying: new beginnings are here, ready or not.
Ostara, on the other hand, is a spiritual and seasonal celebration rooted in ancient Pagan traditions, particularly those honoring the Germanic goddess Eostre. It is typically celebrated on or around the Spring Equinox, but it’s about ritual, intention, and honoring fertility, growth, and rebirth. Think seeds, eggs, blooming flowers, and sensual aliveness—it’s the embodiment of spring, not just the timing of it.
Key Differences:
- Spring Equinox = Cosmic alignment (astronomy, science, universal timing)
- Ostara = Sacred celebration (spirituality, ritual, earth-honoring traditions)
- Equinox energy = Balance between light and dark
- Ostara energy = Fertility, creation, manifestation, pleasure
In true Naughty Mystic fashion:
The Equinox opens the portal… Ostara invites you to play inside it.