January 31, 2022 8:43 pm
Published by Cassie
Imbolc is our collective season of hope and renewal. I liken it to the star card after the tower. We’ve been deep in the cauldron throughout Samhain and Yule, and with the arrival of Imbolc, we can start to see the slightest stirrings of life and an increase in sunlight. Imbolc brings a palpable sense of renewed energy in the air. In this share, you’ll learn more about what Imbolc is, common correspondences, and ways to connect with the Goddess Brigid through ritual for the season. What is Imbolc? On the wheel of the year, Imbolc is the midway point... Continue Reading
January 26, 2021 7:13 pm
Published by Cassie
The Celtic Sabbat of Imbolc honors the midway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring. The Earth is starting to wake up, and even though it may be quite cold still, you can start to see glimmers of nature waking up. On a personal level, this is a season to allow inspiration to stir within you. Imbolc is a call to allow your inner transformations so you can grow into the highest and best version of yourself. Danu Forest says it best here. “To call in inspiration is to begin to see our life infused with spirit, to discover a... Continue Reading
January 28, 2020 5:50 pm
Published by Eryn Johnson
Imbolc is a sabbat on the Wheel of the Year that happens on February 1st. At Imbolc, the Earth is beginning to wake up and we celebrate the approaching return of spring. We are through the hardest and darkest part of the winter, and we begin to prepare ourselves to direct our energy outwards again in the lighter part of the year to come. The word Imbolc means “in the belly” – offering us the promise of hope, renewal, of the awakening of the Earth again. Imbolc is also deeply associated with the Celtic triple goddess Brigid and her sacred... Continue Reading
March 26, 2018 4:47 am
Published by Cassie
Learning more about the Wheel of the year will not only help you feel more in-tune with nature, but it will give you rituals to use year-round to connect with yourself and Mother Earth. This topic can seem a little overwhelming when getting started, so I will provide you with a quick overview with this post. I’ll cover what the Wheel of the Year is, who uses it, how to use it, and some resources, including a free printable of a wheel that I created. Keep scrolling to read more and find a link to your free copy. What is... Continue Reading