Brigid
Candlemas
Imbolg Brigantia (Caledonii tradition)
Lupercus (Strega)
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| Imbolc | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Date: February 2nd | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Also referred to as: Brigid Candlemas Imbolg Brigantia (Caledonii tradition) Lupercus (Strega) |
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| A festival of fertility and purification, Imbolc serves to welcome the Spring. Symbolically, marks the recovery of the Goddess after giving birth to the God. The crone of winter becomes the maiden of spring. It is a time of growth and renewal. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Celebrations usually include fires to represent light, warmth and inspiration. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sabbat Deities: Brigid, Aradia, the Goddess in her Maiden aspect. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Colours: White, pale green, lavender. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Herbs: Angelica, basil, bay, heather and myrrh. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Traditions: At sunset to light a candle in every room of the house in honour of the Sun's rebirth. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Altar Decorations: Snowdrops and candles. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Magick: Cleansing, healing, purity and candle magick. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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