Imbolc Dreams

Candlemas, or Imbolc, is here, once again. It is time to respectfully burn all of last year's magic and plan new magic. The Earth begins to awaken.

Imbolc

Imbolc, or Candlemas, is the Pagan festival when all the old clutter from the previous year is cleared away, in order to allow new pursuits. Some covens celebrate Imbolc on February 1, others celebrate during the first full moon of Aquarius. Any energies from previous cycles that are still clinging to one's surroundings can impede esoteric work and confuse directions for mundane undertakings. The ritual fire is used to burn all old candles from workings, spells, and any other ritual object that is no longer needed. The vision is to replace it with one's current plans and direction, making sure the hearth is swept clean, first.

Hymn Before Earth Awakens

The dream conceived

The promise true;

Inside the seed

Is life anew.

Candlemas

Happy Imbolc!

Imbolc

Remember always to use your imagination wisely, as Imbolc's dreams grow to become Beltane's realities, which, in turn, mature to become Mabon's harvest. Scatter good seed in the field.

Imbolc

Imbolc; literally translated, "ewe's milk", from Gaelic. The beginnings of Spring, when ewes often had their babies. Northern Europeans used this festival, usually observed around this time of year, often during the first full moon of Aquarius, as a festival during which to burn old projects, completely clean house, reorganize, and allow the start of new energies and plans. Never forget Faith.