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It's the beginning of February, and thus Imbolc, falling on February 1st, marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Imbolc is my favorite of the Wiccan holidays, as it sparks a new sense of hope and warmth in my life.
A Celtic holiday, Imbolc honors Brigid, the Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, and healing through offerings of bread, milk, and lighting candles. Popular practices include wrapping crosses made of vines and stems, as shown above, and writing poetry. Imbolc signals the beginning of longer days, more sunshine, and growth, so I find writing poetry, journaling, or any form of self-expression for reflection to be extremely fitting as we head into brighter times.
As described by @teaandrosemary on Instagram...
"Imbolc is a time for tending the fire of inspiration within you, letting go of what feels stagnant or heavy, trusting that growth begins even if unseen, planting the first seeds for what you want to create, and welcoming back the light, slowly but steadily." In other words, strike new beginnings while the iron of inspiration is hot.
I highly recommend flipping through @teaandrosemary's posts linked above if you'd like more insight into the renewal of Imbolc.
It's important to note that while Imbolc falls on the first of February, these rituals can be prolonged into the first weeks of the month; whenever and wherever you witness new light.
Below I've linked a playlist for Imbolc this year for honoring the light and planting new seeds.
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