The East is the place of spring in the cycle of a year, the time when the plants begin to draw nutrients from the earth. It is the place of birth and enlightenment. In the cycle of a day, the East is the dawn, the sunrise. It too is a time of awakening, of coming into the light. The power of the East is the power of Air. In the spring, everything comes to life again; the energy is one of gathering. The power of Air is inward. It is the place of learning, of gathering knowledge and experience.
From: “Celtic Wisdom” by Andy Baggott

Ostara, or Eostra, is also the name of an Anglo-Saxon goddess who represents dawn. Dubbed the Spring Maiden and Horned God, she oversees the budding of the plants, fertility of the Earth, and festive enjoyment of nature through hunting and dancing. Symbols of new life play an important part in the Ostara tradition. Much like at Easter, these symbols include eggs, rabbits, flowers and seeds.