It is the first day of Spring! Ostara takes its name after the Germanic goddess, Eostre/Ostara, who was traditionally honoured in the month of April with festivals to celebrate fertility, renewal and re-birth. It is often said that the name of Easter comes from Eostre. In modern imagery Ostara is often shown with a hare. Ostara, is the second of the spring holidays (the mid-point between Imbolc and Beltane). Ostara is traditionally celebrated when the Sun is directly over the