Imbolc, Oimelc

St. Brigid's cross surrounded by five candles

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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