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Celebrate Ostara 2026 on Fri March 20th (Spring Equinox) by embracing balance, renewal, and the return of light. Key activities include planting seeds/gardening, decorating with eggs and flowers, spring cleaning, nature walks, and preparing feasts with seasonal foods like leafy greens and honey. Honor the day with rituals focused on new beginnings, such as setting intentions for the season. Here are specific ways to celebrate Ostara in 2026:Rituals and IntentionsPlant Seeds of Intention: Literally plant flower or herb seeds while meditating on goals for the coming year, as suggested in this YouTube video.Light the Dawn: Light a candle at sunrise to welcome the returning sun and balance light and dark, say The Local Mystic and Instagram users.Create an Altar: Decorate a space with spring colors (green, pink, blue), daffodils, tulips, eggshells, and rabbit imagery, note Mabon House and Instagram users.Cleanse Your Home: Perform spring cleaning to physically and energetically remove winter stagnation.Cleanse Your Home: Perform spring cleaning to physically and energetically remove winter stagnation. Nature and ActivitiesNature Walk: Spend time outdoors observing emerging buds, bird song, and signs of spring.Connect with Earth: Dance barefoot outside to celebrate the awakening earth.Decorate Eggs: Paint or dye eggs to represent new life and fertility. Feasting and CraftsEat Seasonally: Prepare a feast featuring hard-boiled eggs, sprouted greens, radishes, honey cakes, and asparagus.Crafting: Make homemade spring wreaths, color eggs with natural dyes, or craft simple floral crafts, says Rhythms of Play. Common Symbols & CorrespondencesColors: Light green, yellow, pastel pink, and blue.Symbols: Hares, eggs, flowers, and butterflies.Crystals: Aquamarine, amethyst, and rose quartz.