Spring Equinox (Ostara) Lesser Sabbat, Quarter Day

Spring Equinox (Ostara) Lesser Sabbat, Quarter Day

Vernal Equinox (Ostara/Lady Day) The light matures until the days and nights are of equal length. The Bright Youth becomes the Stag King. The Stag King courts the Flower Maiden. The two mate and the Goddess conceives the Sun Child that will be (re-)born at the winter solstice. The Flower Maiden reaches womanhood and is transformed into the Lady of the Beasts, reflecting her new sexuality. The Stag King and the Lady of the Beasts are betrothed. Light: Light matures; Conception God and Goddess: On reaching maturity, the King rides out in majesty. In some traditions the Goddess conceives (with the God) the Child that will be born at Yule. Gods of Light and Darkness: The God of Light reaches maturity and defeats his alter-ego, the God of Darkness. The Goddess and the God of Light conceive the Light Child that will be born at Yule. The Wild Hunt and the Tree Kings: The Wild Hunt returns to Faerie after roaming the countryside during winter. Its leader, the Horned God, takes his place as the young forest king March 20th - 23rd ~ O° Aries.