Ostara or the Spring Equinox brings a waxing Sun. The forces of night are held at bay for the moment, and indeed will continue to give way to the power of the Sun. The Sun enters Areas on March 20, the day of Mercury, and in the hour of the Moon, and begins it's circumnavigation of the zodiac. The Moon is skipping ahead of the Sun at 14 degrees Gemini, and the Mercury energy dominates this day. Only easily completed projects should be started. Although the Sun and Moon are fire and air, this is the fertility festival and is symbolized by the egg. Celebrate at sunrise, using pink, pale green, lavender, and butter yellow at the four corners of your alter. Decorate the alter with an egg tree, or search out a pysanki egg with appropriate symbols and nestle it in a birds nest. Follow with breakfast brunch; serve eggs! Create ritual incense for the fire and air symbolism, Blend rue, fennel seed, red sandalwood, and cinnamon; add an equal amount of frankincense and several drops of rose oil. Cover and store for two weeks before using.