Tag: Imbolc

THE ARRIVAL OF BRIGID In Midwinter, between the Winter Solstice and Ostara, we face the first Sabbath of the calendar year: on the evening of February 1st, we celebrate Imbolc. Winter is the time of rest, of introspection and of regeneration. And while the cold and misty time has so much beauty, it can also... Read more

The bringer of light
In the depths of winter, between the Winter Solstice and Ostara, we celebrate Imbolc. While different sources suggest different meanings of the actual word “Imbolc” - from “in the belly” to “milking” to “thorough cleaning” - it is agreed that ancient Celtic cultures used to honour Brigid, the Goddess of healing, fire and poetry.
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