The
Vernal
Equinox
Also known as Ostara, Easter, and St.
Patrick's Day, occurs in the middle of March. It marks the beginning of
Spring and the time when days and nights are of equal length. The Goddess
manifests as Ostara or Eostre with her basket of eggs. She is accompanied by
the Hare or Rabbit, a manifestation of the God. Green has been sacred to
this Shabbat since ancient times, because it represents the greening of the
land with vegetation. This is a festival of new growth.
The Vernal Equinox for 2004 will occur at
1:41 AM EST on March 20th.
