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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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