Imbolc

Imbolic is in Feburary 1-2 ,Imbolc has traditionally been celebrated on 1 February. However, because the day was deemed to begin and end at sunset, the celebrations would start on what is now 31 January. This holiday is also known as Candlemas, or Brigid's Day or Groundhog's Day. this is also another one of the fire festivals. this is time when the Goddess changes from crone to madien. This is also the time when we know that spring is here. On Imbolic it is customary to light up every house if even for just a few minutes or put a candle in each room for the sun's rebirth. This is the time of year when baby animals are born, crops are starting to grow again and it is starting to warm up. This is the middle of the dark half of the year. In some…

Not a goddess of beauty or kindness She rules the dark time of the year and the weather it is said. Her name can vary depending on where we hear her story, in Scotland it is Cailleach Bheur or Carlin, and in Britain She is known as Black Annis. The name Cailleach is said to mean ‘Old Wife’, but it is literally ‘Veiled One’, according to one source it is an epithet applied to those that belong to the hidden worlds. The name Bheur is said to mean ‘sharp’ or ‘shrill’, for cutting winds and the…

I asked Azilyn to pick one Sabbat ritual for me to write about in this paper and she chose the upcoming Sabbat at the time of our conversations, Imbolc. Azilyn informed me that Imbolc is sometimes called Oimelc, Candlemas, Imbolg, and numerous other names, and is celebrated in many ways depending on individual paths and beliefs, as well as what exactly the individual (or Coven) would like to accomplish during the ritual. This Sabbat is celebrated on February 1 starting at sundown and continues…

Astrological Sign Spotlight For Imbolc and Ostara Candle Colours for Seasonal Festivals ~ By Dorthy Workman IMBOLC- February 1st or 2nd. Candle colors are- Lavender, and White. These colors represent the divine (White) rebirth and preparations for one’s spirituality (the Lavender). OSTARA- (Vernal Equinox) Around March 20th..Candle colors are-Light Green, Yellow, and Pale Pink. This is the colors of the beginning of maturing plants and flowers. Zodiac Candles ~ By Dorthy Workman When…

It is the new years of the Celtic year. The veil of the realm of the living and dead is thin during the night time. Witches dressed up in costume in a way to embody the souls of the dead and to visit their family and descendant. Winter Solstice take place on December 21. This day is the shortest day of the year because of the sun at its lowest point. This came about because of the death of a Sun king and birth of the Divine Child or Horned God. Witches decorate a evergreen tree with lights and…

Dia dhuit, which means hello in Irish! I am Brigid, but also known as Brigit, Bride, Brighid and many others. My name means “Exalted One.” I am one of the most important goddesses to Ireland and England. I am the patroness of fire, unity, poetry, healing, and childbirth. I am also known as the Triple Goddess, the three goddesses stand for: the fire of inspiration, the fire of forge, and the fire of earth. Most deities about me were passed orally from generation to generation. This is the main…

January Other Names: Birch Moon Wolf Moon Cold Moon Frost Moon Old Moon Plan a ritual of protection around your home and family. Time to review your goals. Develop your inner self. Purify water for Imbolc. Since this is a protective month, make protective sachets. Power Flow: sluggish, below the surface; beginning and conceiving. Protection, reversing spells. Conserving energy by working on personal problems that involve no one else. Getting your various bodies to work smoothly together for the…

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and mountains (Time Life Books, 1998, p. 15). There is no right or wrong way to practice Druidry. The Druids awareness of self and their intense bond to the Earth allow for more open mindedness than other religions. Ritual practices play a significant role in Druidry. Some of the most popular are the seasonal celebrations. Samhain, held on November 1, marks the return of the herds from the summer pasture, the beginning of winter, and the start of the new year. Samhain was also the time most…

Different celebration’s happen throughout the year among the Wiccan community. During the celebrations, a ritual is performed. They celebrate the new and full moon every month. They celebrate the vernal equinox and summer solstice. Most importantly, they celebrate Halloween otherwise known as “Samhain.” Wiccan’s also celebrate a list of other holidays like: Imbolc, Beltane, Lughnasadn, Yule, Ostarc, Litha, and Mabon. Wiccan rites include invoking the aid of deities, practicing ceremonial magic,…