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Imbolc / Candlemas (February 1-2)

Buy Herbs, Candles, Crystals, Incense, and more to celebrate Imbolc. Imbolc reminds us that spring will come soon. Imbolc translates to “in the belly”, and celebrates the goddess Brighid, a deity of the hearth, fire and fertility. In Christianity, Imbolc was adopted as Candlemas. It is a the half way point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, a time to plan the future and consider what you want to plant in the coming year. … Celebrate Imbolc by hosting a candlelight dinner of medieval fare such as roasted meats, lamb, hearty breads and baked goods, winter vegetables, seeds, dried fruit, butter, milk, cheese, and old fashioned desserts. … Decorate your altar or table with a statue of Brighid, and the colors, white, red, pink, green, and yellow. Use stones like amethyst, bloodstone, garnet, onyx, ruby, and turquoise; and herbs like snowdrops, angelica, basil, bay laurel, and celandine. Use flowers like crocus, daffodils, jasmine, lavender, and calendula that symbolize new growth. Make a Brigid corn doll poppet and St. Brigid crosses from straw and flax thread. Gather seven light green and white candles, Anointing Oil, Purification Herbal and Salt Water, Imbolc Incense, and salt. Incorporate symbols like the cow, sheep, and swan. … At twilight, cast your salt circle and ask the goddess Brighid to bless and watch over you. Consecrate the circle and all of the items in it with your purification water. Anoint your candles with the oil. Light the incense. Then light the candles while saying, “Although it is dark, I seek light. I call upon fire to bring new life. So mote it be.” Take three deep breaths. Focus and meditate on the glow of the candles. Concentrate on thoughts of warmth, purification and renewal. When finished, snuff out the candles. … When you’re ready to relax and restore, enjoy a hot herbal bath and warm cup of herbal tea.

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