A blessed Imbolc everyone! And to those in the Southern Hemisphere a blessed Lughnasadh.
Imbolc is about half way between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, and this fire festival celebrates the very first stirrings of Spring. This period of growth, gestation, and birth makes it a time of new beginnings, and for me personally it often feels like the beginning of the year, trumping Samhain (the Witches New Year) and January 1st.
When I think of Imbolc I think of the blue skies and sunshine that are now (occasionally!) making an appearance, as opposed to grey skies. We have brighter days with a noticeable change in light quality, and with that comes a change of attitude.
It is a time of magic and transformation; and of hope: the return of the light we celebrated at the Winter Solstice is now confirmed. The Sun is returning!
Magickal Correspondences for Imbolc:
Stones:
Amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, onyx, ruby, turquoise
Plants:
Angelica, basil, bay, celandine, crocus, heather, iris, snowdrop
Colours:
Brown, light green, orange, pink, red, white, yellow
Foods:
Cheese, cream, garlic, honey, milk, sunflower seeds, poppyseed cakes, pumpkin seeds, wine
Symbols:
Brigid’s cross, corn dollies, dish of snow, flowers, ploughs, snowdrops, sun wheels
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