About: Imbolc also known as Oimelc, is one of the four sacred Celtic fire festivals. It is strongly associated with the goddess Brigid. Imbolc is a time for rebirth, transformation, and spiritual awakenings.
Northern Hemisphere: February 1
Southern Hemisphere: August 1
Magickal Spiritual Properties: Divination, Rebirth, Protection, Cleansing, Transformation, Divine Feminine
Celtic (Irish Welsh and Scottish) Celebration Inspiration:
- Cleansing
- Rebirth Rituals,
- Writing and Reading
- Solar and Fire Workings
- Sacred Wells
Italian Inspiration:
- Sex
- Purification
- Health Workings
Symbols
- Animals: cows, dragons, groundhogs, larks, robins, sheep, snakes, swans
- Herbs: angelica, basil, cinnamon, cedar, blackthorn, daffodils, peppermint
- Fruit: apricots, peaches, plums, berries,
- Crystal and Metal: antimony, gold, brass, amethyst, turquoise
- Colors: green, pink, white, yellow
- Elements: Earth (Primary) Water (Secondary)
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