Imbolc/Candlemas

Imbolc

Southern Hemisphere August 1   

Northern Hemisphere February 2 

  

The Goddess recovers from the birth and the God is young. Imbolc is a purification, and a festival of light and fertility.

Symbols

The Bride
Candles
Grain Dolly
Sun Wheels
Burrowing Animals

Colours

White
Yellow
Pink
Blue

Deities

Any child aspects
of the God and Goddess

Activities

Candle lighting
Searching for
signs of spring
Gathering stones

Taboos

Cutting or picking Plants

Animals

Robin
Burrowing animals
Sheep
Lamb
Dragon
Deer

Stones

Turquoise
Amethyst

Foods

Milk
Honey
Poultry
Pork
Lamb

Plants

Evergreen
Willow
Rosemary
Clover
Dill

Attunement teas

Chamomile
Red Clover
Rosemary
Blackberry

Ritual Oils

Jasmine
Apricot
Carnation
Sweet Pea
Neroli
Olive

Mythical Creatures

Fire Bird
Dragon
Berometz

Spellwork appropriate for Imbolc

• Catalytic spells
• Spells for beginnings
• Rejuvenation spells
• Purification spells
• Spells for good luck for future endeavours

IMBOLC ALTAR

Imbolc is the first Wiccan fertility festival. A white veil, snowdrops, seashells, pearls, pastel pink and white colours, white candles, and water offerings - all mark this festival of birth, new life, and the virgin bride.