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THE WHEEL OF THE YEAR
The Wheel of the Year tracks our sun’s journey, marking eight sacred turns of the earth. Each festival is a portal, with unique energies to help you manifest, heal, and grow. From those first stirrings of Imbolc to the deep reflections of Samhain, we can celebrate the wheel making each magical turn. The most ancient traditions can still connect to our 21st Century lives....
IMBOLC
Imbolc is celebrated as the official beginning of Spring here in the Northern Hemisphere. When new life shoots from the cold earth. It marks the powerful halfway point between the darkness of Winter Solstice and the new light of Ostara. This is our optimal time to let in freshness, to seek out purification, and embrace potent new beginnings .
The Sabbat honours Brigid, the revered goddess of the hearth and keeper of the sacred flame. She is a Triple Goddess, but on Imbolc, she appears to us purely in her new and hopeful Maiden aspect. Light your inner fire and prepare to make powerful manifestations for your year ahead
As Brigid is a goddess of both fire and sacred water , well dressing is an ancient way to honour her energy. This ritual originated as a sacrifice to the goddesses of wells and springs and to offer prayers for the gift of continued water. By offering tribute, our ancestors hoped to ensure that life-giving flow,
Modern well dressing ceremonies, many with a blend of Christian and Pagan themes, still happen today. This beautiful tradition showcases how ancient rituals weave seamlessly into our present-day spiritual lives. Pictured is a stunning yearly Imbolc well dressing at the sacred Chalice Well in Glastonbury, England.
The Symbols Of Imbolc
Brighid's Cross
The Sacred Flame
The Sacred Flame
Woven from rushes or straw, this solar wheel symbol is hung above doorways to invite protection and blessing into the home for the year ahead.
The Sacred Flame
The Sacred Flame
The Sacred Flame
Representing the return of the sun and Brighid's internal spark of inspiration. Lighting candles at Imbolc purifies our space and warms our intentions.
The Snowdrop
The Sacred Flame
The Snowdrop
Known as the "herald of spring," these resilient white flowers are the first to pierce through the frost, symbolising hope and the inevitable return of life
Modern Mystic Tips For Imbolc
To bring these ancient and beautiful Imbolc symbols into your 21st-century life, you could
- Create a "Flame Table": Cluster white candles of different heights on a mirror to reflect and double the returning light in your home.
- Do A Water Blessing: If you can't visit a sacred well, infuse a bowl of fresh water with clear quartz and use it to lightly sprinkle around your front door.
- Find the First Bloom: Take a "mindful walk" and spot the first snowdrops or buds in your local park; it’s a really powerful way to ground your energy in the earth's rhythm.