Imbolc marks the recovery of the Goddess after giving birth to the God. The lengthening periods of light awaken Her. The God is a young, lusty boy, but His power is felt in the longer days. The warmth fertilizes the Earth causing seeds to germinate and sprout. And so the earliest beginnings of spring occur. This is a Sabbat of purification after the shut-in life of winter, through the renewing power of the Sun. It is also a festival of light and of fertility. This is one of the traditional times for initiations into covens, and self-dedication rituals.
		HERBS-Snowdrop, Bay, Heather, First Flowers of the Year INCENSE-Rosemary, Cinnamon, Wisteria, Frankincense, Myrrh CANDLES-Brown, Pink & Red DECORATIONS-Lamps, Besom, Yellow flowers COLORS-White, Orange & Red FOOD-All dairy products, Curries, Onions, Chives, Garlic, Spiced Wines,Seeds, Herbal teas SACRED GEMSTONES-Amethyst, Garnet, Onyx, Turquoise