Articles related to "Imbolc"



Imbolc Magic for the Kitchen Witch
Imbolc is a festival of fire, change, purification and feasting, so what better place to celebrate than in the sacred space of the kitchen witch's kitchen?
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Imbolc Spells and Rituals
Spells and rituals to celebrate the reawakening of the earth and to manifest desires at the Wiccan Festival of Imbolc.
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What is Imbolc?
As the first festival of spring, this pagan sabbat heralds the dwindling of winter and the coming of warmth and new life, celebrating the Celtic fire goddess Brighid.
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Creating Pagan Traditions for Imbolc
Imbolc is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Here are some ideas to celebrate this time of beginnings.
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Celtic Festival of Imbolc
Imbolc marks the end of Winter, and the beginning of growth and expansion in the Celtic Calendar.
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Wheel of the Year 101: Imbolc
First in a series of intro Sabbat articles. Imbolc is the second of the 8 Sabbats.
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Imbolc Traditions, Symbolism and Lore
It's a time to get ready for spring's arrival. Light is noticeably overpowering darkness. Celebrate with customs of the day while the groundhog's prediction is made.
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Animals, Birds and Trees Associated with Brighid
Brighid is a teacher and muse for many pagans, and is celebrated at Imbolc at the start of February. Learn some of the animals and trees most associated with Brighid.
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Celebrating Imbolc
Let Brigid inspire you as you welcome the Sun's return together with your family.
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Imbolc Crafts
Get crafty for Imbolc. Make Brigid's crosses, candle wheels, and more.
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Ancient Festivals of the Celts
The Celts of Ancient Britain had four major festivals throughout their harvest-based calendar year. Each had a different purpose and different practices, and each can be found as the root of holidays today.
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Another Turn of the Wheel
Imbolc or Groundhog Day, it is a time for planning.
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First Light Interview
I was blessed with the opportunity to interview the "founding mother" of the First Light Pagan Healing Festival. See what she has to say!
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Imbolc
The history, origin and traditions of Imbolc, or the Festival of Brigit.
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Imbolc Chants for All Ages
Chanting is an easy way for people of all ages or experience levels to participate in ritual. Try some of these chants out this Imbolc!
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Imbolc, a Pagan Fire Festival
Feast of Lights or Torches or the Virgin or Waxing Light, Festival of the Ewe's Milk or Lights, Imbolgc Brigantia, Lupercus, Candlelaria, Snowdrop Festival....
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Imbolc, Pagan Celebration and Feast
Because milk is flowing, one of this festival's featured foods is dairy products. Celebrate! Welcome approaching spring with Imbolc's foods in recipes provided.
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What? GroundHog Day AGAIN??!!
Yet another look at the new Mid-Winter Rituals.
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Groundhog's Day
The Author of "Fertility Goddesses, Groundhog Bellies and the Coca-Cola Company" explores the surprising origins of this holiday about a little rodent
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Working with Brighid for Healing and Protection
Brighid is celebrated at Imbolc, but there are many benefits to working with this Irish goddess throughout the year for healing, home life and creative inspiration.
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Wiccan and Pagan Calendar 2010
The Wheel of the Year includes many sabbats celebrated by Wiccans and Pagans to mark the changes in the seasons
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Who is Brighid?
Irish deity Brighid is a Celtic sun goddess of fire and purification, eventually Christianised into Saint Brigit. She is associated with healing wells and holy flame.
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Ten wonders of nature
In celebration of Imbolc, here are 10 marvels of nature, to reawaken our sense of Earth's majesty.
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Groundhog Day
On February 2, will Punxsutawney Phil, the world's most famous groundhog, emerge from his den, sparing the country another 6 weeks of winter?
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Wiccan Sabbats - The Wheel of the Year
Sabbats are a time to celebrate. To sing, dance, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself. The major Sabbats are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane, and Lammas.
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Wheel of the Year 101: Ostara
An overview of Ostara, with links and suggestions for celebrating the holiday.
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Wheel of the Year 101: Beltane
An overview of Beltane, including links for more info.
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Wheel of the Year 101: Mabon
This sixth Wheel of the Year article focuses on Mabon (also known as the Autumn Equinox) and includes tips for planning your sabbat as well as lots of links for more information.
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From Candlemas to Groundhog Day
Candlemas celebrates Jesus' presentation in the Temple 40 days after Christmas. It has pre-Christian roots as the mid-point between winter solstice and spring equinox.
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Review: "Seasons of Magic" by Laurel Reinhardt
Reinhardt's book is a great resource for parents who want to teach their kids why Pagans celebrate the Wheel of the Year, and a resource for planning rituals.
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Sabbats - Pagan Fire Festivals
Pagan holidays celebrate changing seasons and the cycle of life. Greater Sabbats are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and Lughnasadh; Lesser Sabbats, solstices and equinoxes.
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Celtic Festival of Samhain
The Eve of Samhain, the 31st October, was an important fire festival for Celtic Peoples and the origin of many modern day Halloween customs.
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Colcannon Recipe
A mashed potato and cabbage mixture forms the base of this versatile Colcannon recipe. Traditionally Irish, Colcannon is delicious. And, it's vegetarian.
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Brigit--Saint or Goddess?
Brief discussion of St. Brigit and the likenesses to the ancient Celtic goddess, Brigid.
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Wheel of the Year 101: Yule
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
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Wheel of the Year 101: Lammas/Lughnasadh
A beginner's overview of Lammas or Lughnasadh, the fifth Sabbat of the Wheel (starting with Imbolc). Fifth in the ongoing series of introductory essays on the Wiccan sabbats.
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Foraging For Food
Foraging for food in your own backyard
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Celtic Festival of Beltane or Beltain
Beltane is an important moment in the Wiccan Calendar. Fires, socializing and being in nature are all fitting celebrations for this time of celebration!
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Celtic Festival of Lughnasadh or Lammas
Lughnasadh or Lammas falls when the first of the grain is harvested at the beginning of August, naturally an important moment for traditional agricultural communities
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Groundhog Day Is About More Than Just The Prediction of Spring
This article is about the history of Groundhog Day with ideas for the kids so they can learn about the holiday and have fun at the same time.
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Modern Druid Organizations
Modern Druidry is the continuation of an 18th Century revival of interest in ancient Druidry, with organizations worldwide.
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The Cooperative Advantage
Earn a living and do good work.
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The Wiccan Chalice as Magickal Tool
Ancient and potent symbol, chalices are used in Wiccan ritual to represent fertility, emotion and the element of water.
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To Be Wiccan
Let's face it: Religious fight for freedom happened in the past and it is still happening. Only, these days it's more discreet.
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A Brief Introduction to the Celts
The Celts are a ethnic group of people spread throughout the British Isles and part of mainland Europe with a unique culture, history, religion, and language.
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Candle Magick
This is just a quick look at the uses of Candles to create magick. It provides the color corrispondances for Candle magick, a website where you can learn more about candle magick and a book that will give you an advanced look
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Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism
Celtic Reconstructionism is a growing religion with a strong focus on scholarship. It is an attempt to unearth ancient Celtic polytheistic practices for the modern age.
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Druids: Origin and Traditions
The origin of the Pagan or Shamanic Celtic Druids was documented through the years. It's been written they mysteriously disappeared. Or did they?
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Festivals that Mark the Seasons
We may no longer realize it, but many of our celebrations are time-keepers on an old agrarian calendar.
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The Winter Solstice Wicca and Pagan Festival
The shortest day and the longest night is a time for Wiccans and Pagans to celebrate the return of the light in the depth of midwinter.
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