Think out this the cold, old, and darkness (of winter) and into the warmth, new, and light (summer).
The olden days, ie.. before the metal ages. Simple families depended on the seasons to survive. From knowing when each season was coming up; time to get seeds ready to germinate; time to cull the herd as winter is coming and there isn't enough grain or space to support the whole heard through a cold winter season. Their actual day-to-day survival depended on having some sort of calendar when one hadn't been created. Our ancestors created a method to know when these changes were coming. They used the sun, moon, and stars. This is also the origin story of Groundhog's Day, as it is the same day. Many cultures throughout history have used February 1st as a Sabbat, a holy day.
Imbolc Crystal Correspondences:
- Amethyst
- Bloodstone
- Garnet
- Onyx
- Ruby
- Turquoise
One of the incense recipes I've used often is below in the tag (image-photo below). Yes, that is my image below. I made it many, many years ago.
Imbolc Incense Correspondence: feel free to mix these as you see fit. I like burning them on a charcoal disc.
- Chamomile
- Frankincense
- Lavender
- Myrrh
- Rosemary
Imbolc Activities:
- Make Corn Dollies
- Weave "Brigit's crosses" from straw or wheat to hang around the house for protection. (Link on how to make one)
- Hold a candle making party and then bless all the candles you'll be using for the whole year.
- If you used real pine for the Yule wreath or tree, burn some of it to send winter on its way.
- Make dream pillows.
Here is a great website on how to make Brigit's cross and the corn dollies
"Imbolc / Candlemas | The Goddess and the Greenman" https://www.goddessandgreenman.co.uk/imbolc-candlemas/
https://www.almanac.com/content/month-february-holidays-fun-facts-folklore#
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