Grab your springiest mocktail and settle in for a brief overview of Ostara, including CONTROVERY, then stay for Amy's fangirlling over medievalist Eleanor Janega, bareknuckle boxing, and a list of our favorite historians!

Affirmation: I am nurturing and growing a life that brings me joy!

In the Southern Hemisphere? Check out our Mabon Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2429206/episodes/17883603

Amy's Ostara Sources

https://www.tragicbeautiful.com/blogs/book-of-spells/rituals-for-ostara?_pos=1&_psq=rituals+for+ost

https://www.thornandclaw.com/blogs/news/how-to-celebrate-ostara-the-spring-equinox?srsltid=AfmBOop_vpZKCfGJBG83O4mW9QrPN2hATSeVSMsvNMBGd3zTOVWSRMqN

https://rebeccadouglas.co.uk/honour-spring-equinox-seasonal-rituals-and-mantras-for-balance-at-ostara/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%92ostre

https://www.learnreligions.com/hold-a-spring-rebirth-ritual-for-ostara-2562479

Ostara (1884) By Johannes Gehrts (1855–1921) - https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=129455268

Free Spirited Lavender Limoncello (Energy: Renewal, Protection, Joy)

from Mystical Mocktails by Julia Halina Hadas: https://witchcraftcocktails.com/

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 60 mL (2 oz) lemon-lavender cordial* (see recipe below)
• 90 mL (3 oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 60 mL (2 oz) non-alcoholic sparkling white wine or 120 mL (4 oz) soda water
• Lavender sprig or lemon peel twist for garnish

 Directions

1. In a champagne flute, pour in cordial and lemon juice
2. Top with sparkling white wine or soda water (bubbles for celebration!)
3. Garnish with lavender sprig or lemon peel twist

Cordial recipe (yields approx 6 oz)

• Peel of 2 lemons
• 100 g (½ cup) sugar 
• ½-1 TB dried lavender
• 120 mL (½ cup) hot water

Directions

1. Peel lemons & place peels in airtight jar, cover with sugar, and shake
2. Let the mixture sit for 24-48 hours, shaking occasionally.
3. Add lavender to the mixture & pour in hot water. Steep for 5-10 minutes then strain.

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