Ostara (Spring Equinox) 2025

Ostara in 2025 will occur on Thursday, March 20. This date marks the Spring Equinox, a time of equal day and night. In Asatru, it symbolizes balance, renewal, and the start of a new cycle of growth. The sun gains strength, and the earth begins to awaken from winter’s dormancy.

Modern Asatru practitioners celebrate Ostara by reconnecting with the natural world. Many participate in outdoor rituals, appreciating the seasonal changes. Common themes include honoring fertility, rebirth, and the coming abundance. Central to these observances is the offering of food and drink to the gods, particularly to those connected with fertility and growth, such as Freyja and Freyr.

Eggs, a powerful symbol of fertility and potential, often play a key role. People may decorate them and use them as offerings to the gods or nature spirits. Rabbits, which represent fertility and quick reproduction, also make symbolic appearances during Ostara celebrations. Additionally, flowers and green plants feature prominently on altars, symbolizing the return of life and growth.

Asatru groups, or kindreds, may hold blóts (sacrificial rituals) and sumbels (ritual toasts) to honor the gods and spirits. These ceremonies are opportunities for communal gathering and bonding. Participants thank the gods for surviving the winter and ask for blessings during the coming season.

Ostara celebrations are also a time for personal reflection and goal-setting. Many practitioners use this period to plant seeds, both literally and figuratively. They focus on new beginnings, setting intentions for growth, and making commitments for the year ahead.

In 2025, the observance of Ostara will continue these ancient traditions, blending communal worship with individual reflection. This time of hope, renewal, and gratitude strengthens practitioners’ connection to the earth and its cycles.