Spring is just around the corner, and while we’ve had an abundance of cool spring rain these last few days, today especially we can see the promise of Yule and Imbolc coming to pass. It is warm and sunny, the days continue to grow longer and new growth begins to sprout green around us. The first flowers of spring are blooming, and pollinators are venturing out to forage. Ostara is fast approaching. After the Spring Equinox, we will enjoy more daylight than night as the wheel of the year turns toward warmth, growth, and renewal.
In the garden, this is the perfect time to prepare your beds and tend to the soil. Cold hardy crops like arugula, spinach, peas, and potatoes can be seeded outdoors. Summer vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers can be planted indoors to give them a strong head start. Early spring gardening is all about intention and preparation. The care you give now will shape the abundance you harvest later.
The same wisdom applies to your spiritual practice and everyday life. Ostara is a powerful sabbat for new beginnings, balance, fertility, and growth. It is a time to plant seeds both magical and mundane. What goals are you nurturing this year? What foundations can you strengthen now? What intentions are ready to be planted?
Creating a ritual moment with tea is a beautiful way to align with the energy of the Spring Equinox. A thoughtfully crafted Ostara tea blend can support clarity, renewal, and gentle forward momentum while you journal, plan your garden, or set intentions for the months ahead.
Our Ostara inspired tea blend brings together herbs traditionally associated with focus, vitality, and the returning sun:
Yerba Mate offers a moderate caffeine lift that sits comfortably between green tea and coffee. It provides steady energy without the sharp spike and crash, making it ideal for morning rituals or afternoon planning sessions.
Chamomile brings soothing floral notes and calming properties. It balances the stimulation of yerba mate and encourages relaxed focus, helping you move forward with clarity rather than urgency.
Spearmint adds a fresh, cooling brightness to the cup. Traditionally associated with mental clarity and communication, spearmint supports clear thinking and inspired ideas.
Calendula petals glow like tiny suns within the blend. This cheerful flower has long been associated with warmth, protection, and solar energy. Its golden color is a reminder that longer days and summer abundance are on their way.
Elderflower lends gentle sweetness and a delicate floral aroma. Often used to support wellness during seasonal transitions, elderflower is especially fitting as winter gives way to spring.
Together, these herbs create a balanced, energizing yet soothing spring tea that is perfect for Ostara rituals, garden planning, altar work, or simply welcoming the light back into your daily rhythm.
If you are looking for loose leaf tea in Portland or high quality magical herbs for your seasonal practice, we invite you to visit us at The Raven's Wing! All of the herbs in this Ostara tea blend are available in-shop, whether you wish to recreate the blend yourself or gather ingredients for your own spring equinox recipe. Stop by to stock up on herbs for tea, refresh your apothecary, and sip your way into the bright energy of early spring.