Imbolc and Candlemas 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. Afterwards at the traditional feast, the … Continue reading Imbolc and Candlemas Customs and Practices

An Imbolc Blessing: Energizing Snowy Spaces using Sacred Geometry and Symbolism

This is an excellent post with great ideas for those of us who have snow for Imbolc.

Imbolc “Lighten Your Load” Challenge

Great Challenge!

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Imbolc is traditionally a time to clean out the cobwebs of winter in preparation for the spring months.

This year, I decided to celebrate the week of Imbolc by getting rid of clutter from my house. I started this project a little early to give you time to try it if you want to. We’ve four days until Imbolc, so start today if you want to try it with me!

I call this the Imbolc “Lighten Your Load” challenge.

The rule is simple: get rid of at least five things per day for the next four days. I often exceeded five items per day, but that’s the minimum.

Far from “giving up” things, I have found that letting go of stuff is actually spiritually uplifting and a wonderful way to get the energy moving in my home.

During the course of this challenge, I tried to give as much to…

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Magickal Correspondences for Birch

The birch tree is almost fragile in appearance yet has a hardy nature. It grows tall: up to 60 meters high. It is found mostly in northern climates – in places such as Scotland, England, Siberia and Scandinavia. It also grows in China, Japan, North Korea, the Himalayas and North America. Some varieties are found … Continue reading Magickal Correspondences for Birch

Magickal Correspondence for Coltsfoot

Coltsfoot or Tussilago Farfara is a perennial plant which flowers in March and so is one of the first plants to herald the arrival of spring. The flowers are a yellow or golden color and look similar to dandelion flowers. The leaves are heart-shaped. Coltsfoot is unusual in that the flowers appear first before any … Continue reading Magickal Correspondence for Coltsfoot