Imbolc

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Hello all!! Today we are doing our Imbolc post as my omnipresent brain fog worked out a Sigil timetable and then I decided to look at the calendar.... And this is the only day I can do this post so, let's get into Imbolc!!



Imbolc is one of 4 traditional Gaelic festivals. There is also a Christian aspect to Imbolc as it is also known as St Brigid's Day as it marks the day of St Brigid's feast day. This was possibly to christianise the celebration to a Saint rather than to the Goddess Brigid. Imbolc is traditionally held on the 1st of February as it is just about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Imbolc has traditionally been celebrated and observed in Ireland, Scotland and The Isle of Man so there are some alternative names for Imbolc/St Brigid's Day as follows:

- Imbolg (Irish)
- Lá Fhéile Bríde  (Irish)
- Là Fhèill Brìghde  (Scottish Gaelic)
- Laa'l Breeshey  (Manx)


Saint Brigid also has variations:
- Brigit (Old Irish)
- Bríd (Modern Irish)
- Brìghde or Brìd (Modern Scottish Gaelic)
- Bridget (Anglicised)





Colours

Here's some colours associated with Imbolc:

- Soft greens
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- White
- Pink
- Brown
- Gold
- Grey




Flowers/Herbs/Trees

Below are some flowers/herbs/trees that correspond with Imbolc:

- Snowdrop
- Any white flowers
- Angelica
- Chamomile
- Lavender
- Bay
- Basil
- Frankincense
- Rosemary
- Blackberry
- Daffodil
- Rowan
- Blackthorn
- Birch
- Sycamore




Incense

Here are some incense ideas for Imbolc:

- Frankincense
- Cinnamon
- Lavender
- Rosemary
- Neroli
- Floral scents



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Crystals

Here are some Crystals to work with during Imbolc:

- Turquoise
- Amethyst
- Garnet
- Ruby
- Moonstone
- Carnelian
- Calcite
- Malachite
- Chrysocolla

If you're drawn to any other Crystals during this time, use those too!





Food/Drink

Below are some food/drink ideas for Imbolc:

- Cinnamon
- Milk and dairy products
- Wine
- Bread
- Honey
- Cake
- Blackberries
- Onions
- Scones
- Potato and leek soup
- Pumpkin seeds
- Baked goods in general
- Sweet foods




I hope you've enjoyed this post! I apologise for the lateness, technical difficulties are the bane of my existence! I wish you a blessed Imbolc,  whether you're celebrating the Gaelic or Christian aspect of this celebration!


Blessings,

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