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Imbolc Sabbat
- Date & Season
- Celebrated on 1–2 February in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Marks the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.
- Symbolises the first stirrings of spring beneath the frozen earth.
- Core Themes
- Renewal, purification, and rebirth.
- Hope returning after the dark of winter.
- Creative inspiration and the rekindling of inner fire.
- Home blessing and protection, especially through light and flame.
- Deities & Associations
- Strongly linked with Brigid (Brighid), Celtic goddess of:
- Poetry and inspiration
- Healing and midwifery
- Smithcraft and the sacred flame
- Her presence makes Imbolc a favourite Sabbat for poets and makers.
- Symbols
- Candles and hearth fires
- Snowdrops, crocuses, and other early flowers
- Lambs, milk, and dairy foods
- Brigid’s Cross and Brigid’s Bed
- White, gold, and soft green colours
- Traditional Practices
- Lighting candles to welcome returning light.
- Cleansing the home — physically and spiritually.
- Crafting Brigid’s crosses or straw dolls.
- Setting intentions for the coming spring.
- Offering milk, bread, or poetry to Brigid.
- Divination for the year’s growth and creative direction.
- Modern Celebrations
- Poetry readings or writing rituals.
- Quiet meditation on seeds — literal or metaphorical — you wish to plant.
- Creating small altars with white flowers and candles.
- Community gatherings focused on healing and renewal.
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