underworld— after all, they come and go out of the earth as they please. If you're doing a meditation that involves an underworld journey, call upon the rabbit to be your guide.
The Old Religion is the magic of the Earth itself. It is the essence which binds all things together.
Monday, January 22, 2024
As Spring Approaches
underworld— after all, they come and go out of the earth as they please. If you're doing a meditation that involves an underworld journey, call upon the rabbit to be your guide.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Imbolc, Candlemas, Brigitte Cross
Officially celebrated on February 1 at sunset, Imbolc, or Imbolg, is the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
Its name comes from Celtic meaning "in the belly,” the brewing of new life is beginning.
Imbolc is a Pagan holiday is all about clearing and cleansing, preparing us for rebirth.
Imbolc is the hope of returning light in the spring season.
But it’s the Irish Goddess Brigid, also spelled Brigit, Bride, or Brighid that is the star of the show.
She was considered a triple goddess, representing maiden, mother, and crone.
As with most nature-based holidays, Christianity created its own versions and Brigit was honored as Saint Brigid.
With the Christianization of Ireland, Candlemas was celebrated on February 2 instead of Imbolc.
It was instead renamed the “Feast of Purification” and paid homage to the purification of Virgin Mary and her guiding light instead of Brigit’s flame.
With both the Pagan and Christian versions of Imbolc, the Brigit’s Cross remains sacred symbolism.
Usually made of reeds, it is a solar cross or wheel—she was a Sun goddess of sorts--woven together and used for protection.
Monday, January 8, 2024
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Imbolc
The holiday is celebrated by Pagans honoring the halfway mark between winter solstice and the spring equinox.
Origins of Imbolc
The celebration of Imbolc dates back to the pre-Christian era in the British Isles.
The earliest mentions of Imbolc in Irish literature date back to the 10th century.
The holiday was traditionally aligned with the first day of spring and the idea of rebirth.
Brigid the Goddess
Imbolc celebrations took the form of a festival in honor of the pagan goddess Brigid.
Brigid was worshipped by the Filid, a class of poets and historians among the Celts of ancient Ireland and Britain.
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Imbolc
The name derives from an Old Irish term which translates to in the belly.
Imbolc is also known as the Feast of Brighid, the Gaelic goddess.
Imbolc has been a traditional time of weather divination, and it may be no coincidence that Imbolc and 'Groundhog Day' are so close together.
Imbolc is one of the four Greater Sabbats.
Sunday, January 15, 2023
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Monday, January 2, 2023
Your Own Imbolc Altar
Create your own small Imbolc alter.
Things you’ll need:
- Small glass jar or cup
- Salt or sugar
- Bay leaves
- White tealight
Here’s what you do:
- Fill the glass jar or cup about half full with salt or sugar.
- Nestle the tealight candle into the salt or sugar.
- Place the bay leaves upright in the salt or sugar, behind the candle, as if they are growing out of the “snow.”
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Happy Imbolc
Imbolc (also known as Candlemas, Imbolg) has its origins as a Gaelic festival of light, to mark the first stirrings of spring.
The name derives from an Old Irish term which translates to in the belly.
Imbolc is also known as the Feast of Brighid, a Gaelic fertility goddess.
Imbolc has been a traditional time of weather divination, and it may be no coincidence that Imbolc and 'Groundhog Day' are so close together.
Imbolc is one of the four Greater Sabbats.
Imbolc is traditionally celebrated on January 31st.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Happy Imbolc and Lammas
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Happy Imbolc and Lammas
Celebrating in the north and south, great blessings, Imbolc and Lammas.