Tag: Imbolc
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Celebrating St. Brigid’s Day: The Arrival of Spring Happy St. Brigid’s Day! For the ancient Celts, February 1st signified the onset of spring, a delightful thought as we endure the chilly winter months. This date marks the festival of Imbolc, translating to “in the belly,” which signifies the early pregnancy of ewes and the anticipated…
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Awakening during Brigid’s Season As we approach Imbolc, the time of awakening in the northern hemisphere, we find ourselves at another pivotal moment. Imbolc, known as “Imbulk” or “Imbolg” in Old Irish, signifies ‘in the belly’ (with ‘bolg’ meaning ‘belly’ in Gaeilge, or the Irish language). This term is believed to relate to the pregnancy…
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Understanding and Honoring Goddess Brigid through Imbolc Rituals and Altars As the first day of February approaches, it heralds the celebration of Imbolc, an ancient Celtic festival also referred to as Imbolg or Saint Brigid’s Day. This festival, translating to “in the belly,” signifies the midpoint between the winter season and the onset of spring.…
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February 3rd is significant as it represents the celestial midpoint between winter solstice and spring equinox, a time recognized by the Celts as “Brigid time” or Imbolc, an important cross-quarter day within the Celtic Medicine wheel. Brigid stands out as the most celebrated Irish-Scottish deity, easily identifiable and deeply connected to the arrival of spring.…