i’m sure everyone is aware that our world is currently going through a pandemic. originally, i thought it was unfortunate for ostara to be occurring during this event, but i’ve decidedly changed my mind. while it may be difficult to celebrate without loved ones due to the pandemic, there is still plenty we can do while in quarantine. here are some activities you can do at home or alone.

Planting Seeds & Creating a New Herb Garden.

while this may be difficult for some, as not every pagan has seeds laying around, if you have them within reach, it is a nice quick activity to perform to take your mind off things. it would also be beneficial to perform a ritual or chant, possibly to encourage the little seed to sprout. it is fitting for ostara to do this activity, as ostara is a time of new nature, and growth.

Nature Walks or Outdoor Meditation

i thought about taking this one out due to current circumstances, however i feel that it can still be done safely, with caution. this also might not work for everyone, as some live in city areas, where it can be difficult to find a rest place outside the home. however, if you live in an area where you can walk a dirty, overgrown path it might be beneficial to do such a thing. nature walks allow us to meditate, and connect with mother nature and appreciate her beauty. you could also incorporate a prayer to whichever deity you please. once again, keep in mind, i do not recommend this to those who live in highly-populated areas. i would not go on nature walks if there is potential for you to catch the virus or pass it to someone. 

Spring Cleaning & Cleansing Spells or Rituals

i’m sure there is somewhere within your home that requires decluttering. whether it be your bedroom, your bathroom, or your kitchen, it always helps to organize and cleanse. you could also cleanse your crystals, herbs or physical person. cleaning may not seem like a very ostara activity, as it is something many of us do in our everyday lives, however you can easily incorporate prayers and rituals or spells while you clean. feel free to light a candle or play some music. maybe even sing or say poetry while you clean. there are tutorials upon tutorials on creating cleansing sprays and soaps. as you move throughout your home cleaning, it would be a good idea to do a little spray where you move with a cleansing spray.

Painting!

i was originally going to have ‘painting eggs’ as the title, however i realized that not everyone has eggs at the moment. plus, i am aware of many pagans who don’t eat eggs, so i decided that i would recommend painting in general. find something to paint on. whether it be a canvas or sketchbook, an old phone case, a terracotta pot, maybe a lampshade or a tissue box. you don’t have to consider yourself an artist to do so. i find painting an ostara appropriate activity because i feel painting is a mentally cleansing activity. in addition, you could create ostara-related images. newborn animals, nature, ‘springy’ colours, flowers, etc. 

and finally…

Taking a Relaxing Bath or Shower

baths and showers are obviously symbolic for cleansing, whether you’re pagan or not. your bath or shower can consist of candles, incense, rituals, spells, or whatever you please. your bath or shower can be physically cleansing, mentally cleansing or both! it might be relaxing to take a book in the bath with you, or maybe it is beneficial to just sit and relax. maybe you can do some crystal magic, or just relax alongside your crystals. perform some meditation, write a poem or spell. you can take the time to pray to your deity or ground yourself with the earth and surrounding environments.