Imbolc 2021

Imbolc/Candlemas Imbolc, (pronounced "IM-bulk" or "EM-bowlk"), also called Oimealg, ("IM-mol'g), by the Druids, is the festival of the lactating sheep. It is derived from the Gaelic word "oimelc" which means "ewes milk". It is the time of Blessing of the seeds and consecration of agricultural tools. It marks the center point of the dark half … Continue reading Imbolc 2021

Imbolc Spell casting — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

Spell Work of Imbolc Blessing of seeds for this year’s garden, fertility, and purification, spring cleaning, “Bride’s Bed” rituals, Home hearth fires are put out and re-lit, and a besom is placed by the front door to symbolize sweeping out the old and welcoming the new, consecration of agricultural tools, rituals of initiation, transformation, and […] … Continue reading Imbolc Spell casting — Ravenhawks’ Magickal Mystical Places

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Imbolc: Honor The Maiden and the Plow

Imbolc Customs and Practices The Maiden is honored, as the Bride, on this Sabbat. Straw Brideo'gas (corn dollies) are created from oat or wheat straw and placed in baskets with white flower bedding. Young girls then carry the Brideo'gas door to door, and gifts are bestowed upon the image from each household. Afterward at the … Continue reading Imbolc: Honor The Maiden and the Plow