Happy Imbolc

Last year I didn't have much time to do anything for Imbolc and chastised myself for always letting this festival slide. I guess I'm going to have to chastise myself again this year too! I don't know what it is about the beginnings of February but it seems so hectic. I suppose we spend a lot of January getting over the shock of Christmas and build up momentum again by the end of the month. Who knows, but I have had hardly any time to prepare anything and for that I am truly sorry.

However, in honour of the Goddess of Brigid (the Goddess associated with Imbolc) I have plans to focus this evening on some sketching and some tarot reading. The sketching comes from her association with creativity and the arts - letting inspiration come forth. Divination is also one of her strengths and so I want to focus on a tarot reading to take me into spring and guide me towards the best choices and options for me.

If you have anyone that you feel is a little weakened in any way at this time, don't forget that Brigid is also a Goddess of healing and so you can meditate for however long you can spare and send some thoughts of love and kindness their way. It's surprising how often they can feel lifted without ever knowing you have thought of them :)

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing for this special day, have the happiest and most blessed Imbolc! Love and hugs xxx

Fran

Imbolc Musings

Thought I'd link to this interesting article on Imbolc, largely because it mirrors my attitudes to this particular festival and time of year. While I love it, I rarely seem to have the time to celebrate properly. Something, having read this article and comments, I feel really guilty about now!

Imbolc

I’ve so many things on at the moment that I am not going to have much time to focus on Imbolc celebrations next Tuesday but I will be doing a few traditional mini rituals to mark the occasion. It is mainly a festival of fertility and that’s not my main concern at the moment! So I focus more on the giving thanks aspects of it by burning bay, which I like to do early on in the evening as it’s so pungent and perks me up. Then later I light some cinnamon, which I just love at any point throughout the winter. Should I have time in the day to get myself some white flowers, I will.

If you want to read more about the tradition rituals of Imbolc, I wrote an article last year so check it out :)

Fran xx