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Imbolc 🕯️
In the Northern Hemisphere, Imbolc is February 2nd. In the Southern Hemisphere, Imbolc is August 1st.
In all honesty, Imbolc is one of the sabbats that never grabbed my attention. Yeah, I had heard of it, and knew when it was, but I was never quite drawn to it. As it turns out, there are a few different celebrations that happen around that time that I also wasn’t quite familiar with before. Imbolc is a mostly Celtic-based sabbat, and goes by the name of St. Brigid’s Day in Northern Europe. The Christian’s are celebrating Candlemas, which honors the purification of the Virgin Mary, and the presentation of Jesus. Over in China, they are taking the whole week for the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival where they build giant, intricate snow castles. And, as everyone knows, February 2nd is Groundhog Day for the American masses. For the most part, all the celebrations going on at this time honor the same principles in nature.
We are at the halfway point of Winter, and as we look forward to Spring and the awakening of the Earth, we celebrate Imbolc to remind us of that hope. The God, having just been born, is growing up into a young man ready to plant seeds. The Goddess has been resting, and as light returns to the world, she begins to wake up bringing the beginning of Spring with her. It’s all in direct relation to the goings on in the natural world. Snow is beginning to melt, and green grass is peeking out. Seeds that fell in the fall, and were covered by Winter, are finally getting warmth from the sun, and will be sprouting.
The theme, as always, is this time in Nature. Decorate with white, for the snow, red, for the sun, and a little green, for the new growth. You could even incorporate a little bit of a pastel color palette to remind yourself of what isn’t too far in the future. Candles are NEVER a bad idea, especially when honoring the returning of the sun. If new flowers are starting to sprout outside, then it would be nice to use flower bulbs like daffodils and snowdrops. To go a more traditional Celtic route to honor Brigid, use her things that represent her like, Brigid’s crown, anvils, and knotwork. All you have to do is keep in mind that Winter doesn’t last forever, and will be over soon. Warm days will be here again.
february mood
increased daylight and a better state of mind
a large iced latte and a trusted notebook on the library desk
a chunky knit sweater, clear nail polish and a favourite ring
clear blue skies, the first of the migratory birds returning
studying on a leisurely morning with the sound of your computer keyboard and the familiar scent of hand cream
sunglasses, a long wool coat and a big scarf
seeking to simplify in all areas of life, journaling to focus on what truly matters to you
walking to lectures, a claw clip in your hair and your favourite bag full of books on your shoulder
getting yourself flowers and a breakfast croissant to celebrate the mundane
#NebulaNoah #byme📸 #vsco #poetry #book #ლიასტურუა #flowers #sunday #writershouse #february (at მწერალთა სახლი/Writers' House of Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRQrowB0yK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m7kzgz273et4
February TBR
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller(reread moved it to march)
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
The Poisonwood Bible by Barabara Kingsolver
The Awakening by Kate Chopin(reread moved it to march)
Promises and Pomegrantes by Sav R. Miller
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
Human Acts by Han Kang
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater(reread moved it to march)
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