Eostre – Oestre – Eastre – Easter

I can’t remember an instance where I observed or performed a special rite for this Sabbath. Frankly I have no excuse since I never really gave it much thought. More often, this Sabbath is overshadowed by Candlemas and Beltane. I am one of those guilty Wiccans who neglect the Lesser or Minor Sabbaths, as some termed them.

From what I know, Ostara or spring equinox is observed generally late March to the second week of April. Some conveniently hold it on March 20 to 21. Speculations have it that Ostara was originally dedicated to the Teutonic goddess Eostre (or Oestre or Eastre). She is believed to be the goddess of spring and of dawn. In the same light as this ancient deity, Ostara is the time when life is renewed, fertility and embarking on new endeavors. Some claim that Easter was actually derived from this festival, the validity of which I prefer not comment on.

In olden days, Ostara makes the start of spring when farmers start to sow the field, so explain the predominance of the color light green for this Sabbath. A simple rite runs on the same concept. Aside from the usual implements, a pot of soil, planting seeds, parchment paper and pen will be needed. During the ritual, write on the parchment those that you plan to start and accomplish for the year. Then offer this to you deity for their blessing then set it on fire until the entire sheet is turned into ashes. Combine this to the pot of soil where the seed will be planted.

You can make the above rite fancier if you so desire but focus on the intent rather than the form. Remember we do not perform magick on Sabbath, as much as possible. We commune with our deity and ask for their blessing (I know I’m weird).

But personally, I’ll just light a candle tonight and contemplate on the heights I wish to reach and the things I need to change in order to achieve those aspirations.

Blessed Ostara!

40 forbidden questions: Katya Santos

I didn’t catch Jaycee Parker’s guesting this morning in DJ Mo’s Wednesday show but nevertheless, I finally had the time to come up with this descent enough transcript of last weeks show. Katya Santos did manage to answer all 40 questions. You judge whether there is entertainment value in her stint in the hot seat.

KATYA SANTOS
(March 14, 2007)

Worst thing done to a fan?
– None

How old were you when you lost your virginity?
– 16 (to a dancer)

How far gone to check if the bf was cheating?
– Went to the girl’s house

Girl crush?
– Claudine Barreto

What are fake on you?
– Butt, the boobs are real 37C

Bad encounter with a local celeb?
– Iwa Moto, inirapan sya

Have you gone out with a married man?
– no

Better TV station?
– ABSCBN because of TFC

Have you ever cheated on a BF?
– Yes, twice

Who performed better in the bed scene with Wendel you or Maui?
– Maui

Viva hot babes who do you dislike the most?
– Jen Rosendhal

Which local celebrity has always been flirting with you?
– Raymond Bagatsing

What’s the most you’ve been offered?
– Php250,000

Last time you pleasured yourself?
– Yesterday with BF, said she doesn’t know how to do it by herself

Is there a Katya Santos sex tape?
– Yes! 30 mins long

Of the Viva hot babes who has the least talent?
– Hazel Cabrera

Spit or swallow?
– Swallow

Worst billboard on EDSA?
– Judy Ann Santos, Pacific Shades

Which local celebrity is good looking on TV but not on person?
– Sam Milby

Worst dressed celebrity?
– Jolina Magdangal

Showbiz most plastic?
– Lara Morena

Least favorite movie?
– Utang Ng Ama

Craziest place you’ve done it?
– Restroom

Worst B.O.?
– Breath, Carlo Maceda

Celebrity you don’t like working with?
– Cherry Gil

What’s your favorite position?
– Missionary

Celebrity email address?
Iwa Moto – japanesebiatch.com
Wendell Ramos – hotbutrude.com

Who’s gay?
– Piolo Pascual, Paolo Ballesteros, Uma and Sam Milby

Worst actors/actress?
– Mark Herras and Iwa Moto

Which female celebrity could have admit they had plastic surgery?
– Angelica (Pangilinan?)

Have you slept with anyone famous?
– Not yet

Make out with Maui?
– Maui was on top of Katya lying down, somebody just grabbed somebody’s boobs. And there was spanking. Kissed from lips to neck to cleavage.

Of the viva hot men who would you like to bed down?
– Allan Dizon

Illegal drugs taken?
– Weed, Ecstacy, Vallum, Mogs and trancine

Show us the puppies!!!
– she flashed her boobs to Mo, Mojo’s freaking out he poked Katya’s boobs.

What’s you favorite color?
-Pink