Imbolc, Oimelc

About: Imbolc also known as Oimelc, is one of the four sacred Celtic fire festivals. It is strongly associated with the goddess Brigid. Imbolc is a time for rebirth, transformation, and spiritual awakenings.

Northern Hemisphere: February 1

Southern Hemisphere: August 1

Magickal Spiritual Properties: Divination, Rebirth, Protection, Cleansing, Transformation, Divine Feminine

Celtic (Irish Welsh and Scottish) Celebration Inspiration:

• Cleansing

• Rebirth Rituals,

• Writing and Reading

• Solar and Fire Workings

• Sacred Wells

Italian Inspiration:

• Sex

• Purification

• Health Workings

Symbols

• Animals: cows, dragons, groundhogs, larks, robins, sheep, snakes, swans

• Herbs: angelica, basil, cinnamon, cedar, blackthorn, daffodils, peppermint

• Fruit: apricots, peaches, plums, berries,

• Crystal and Metal: antimony, gold, brass, amethyst, turquoise

• Colors: green, pink, white, yellow

Elements: Earth (Primary) Water (Secondary)