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Ostara is the time of hope, joy & expectation. The seeds of Imbolc are showing the first signs of new growth. the tender shoots still have so much potential for growth. It's the time to look forward toward a bright future. The earth awakens from its slumber, not just on the astral, but on the physical. What was only a thought at Imbolc becomes tangible at Ostara.  
It's the equinox, the time of balance between the light and hte dark, where the cycle is about to tip into the realm of the light, more & more each day until the Summer Solstice.  
This is also a time to share good fortune. The tradition of decorating eggs can be as intricate as the Ukrainian art of pysanky, with elaborate designs filled with meaning, or as simple as eggs decorated with runes.  
Hard boil the eggs and once cooled, immerse them in bowls of seasonal colours (blue, green, pink, yellow). Once the color has set & dried, use paint or colored markers to adorn the eggs with runes such as Feoh (wealth, cattle), Gebo (gift), Wunjo (joy), and Sowilo (Sun). distribute the eggs to family & friends, and eat the eggs to ingest the good wishes for the coming cycle.  
Author: Cerridwen Iris Shea (taken from Witches Datebook 2010).  
 
I have to apologize for not upkeeping the Pagan Pride page. Its only been recently since the birth of my daughter that I'm FINALLY able to have enough energy to do anything. LOL. She's 7 1/2 weeks old now.  
 
I got a message recently about holding another pagan meeting. What are your thoughts on this??  
 
I hope you all have a wonderful Ostara! and to those non pagans reading this, Happy Easter!