Imbolc is celebrated
around the world in many cultures and in different names. All Virgin and Maiden
Goddesses are honored at this time as Imbolc is seen as the festival of renewal
and growth.
Various names for this
festival are: Imbolgc Brigantia (Caledonni), Imbolic (Celtic), Disting (Teutonic,
Feb 14th), Lupercus (Strega), St. Bridget's Day (Christian), Candlemas,
Candlelaria (Mexican), The Snowdrop Festival, The Festival of Lights, or the
Feast of the Virgin.
Herbs of Imbolc:
Angelica, Basil, Bay
Laurel, Blackberry, Celandine, Coltsfoot, Heather, Iris, Myrrh, Tansy, Violets,
and all white or yellow flower
Symbolism of Imbolc:
Purity, Growth and
Re-Newal, The Re-Union of the Goddess and the God, Fertility. Brighid's Crosses are
fashioned from wheat stalks and exchanged as symbols of protection and
prosperity in the coming year
Deities of Imbolc:
All Virgin/Maiden
Goddesses, Brighid, Inanna, Gaia, and Februa, and Gods of Love
and Fertility
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