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History of Imbolc

This holiday is most usually celebrated beginning at sundown on February 1 and continuing through the day of February 2. Imbolc means in the belly of the Mother because that is where seeds are beginning to stir as it is Spring.

Another name for this holiday is Oimelc, meaning milk of ewes since it is also the traditional lambing season in the old world. This holiday is especially sacred to the Celtic Fire Goddess, Brigid, patron of smithcraft, healing, midwifery, and poetry.

A Coven's High Priestess may wear a crown of lights (candles) to symbolize the return of the Goddess to her Maiden aspect, just as the Sun God has reached puberty. Weather lore associated with this sabbat is retained by the folk holiday of Groundhog's Day.

All foods from the Dairy including cheese or sour cream ect... Also Curries and all dishes made with peppers, onions, shallots, garlic and chives are fine. Foods symbolic of the Sun are also appropriate.

Violet, Primrose, Snowdrop, Rowan, All of the first flowers of the year.

Lilac

- Imbolc Incense Recipe

3 parts Frankincense
2 parts Dragon's Blood
1/2 part Red Sandalwood
1 part Cinnamon
a few drops Red Wine
To this mixture add a pinch of the first flower
(dried first) that is available in your area at
the time of Imbolc.

Amethyst

- If you used red pine for the Yule wreath, burn them to send winter on its way.

- On Imbolc eve, leave buttered bread indoors somewhere for the faeries who traveled with the Lady of the Greenwood. Next day place it outside.

- Place 3 ears of corn on the door (like the corn in the Fall) to represent the triple Goddess. Leave until Ostara.

- Cleanse the altar and all its equipment.

- Make dream pillows.