Other Names: Candlemas, Omeag, Imbolg, Brigentia, Lupercus, Disting, Lupercalia, Feast of Torches Feast of Pan, Snowdrop Festival, Feast of Waxing Light
Date: Febuary 2nd
Astrological Sign: 15 degrees Aquarius, fixed air
Direction on the Wheel of the Year: north-east
Meaning of the Word: Imbolc means "in milk"
Age of Holiday: unknown
Primary Focus: new growth, end of winter, purification
Planetary Ruler: Saturn (classical astrology); Uranus (modern astrology)
Imbolc is the time when the Goddess recovers from birth, rejuvenated, and the God is a spirited youth. His power is felt in the growing warmth and longer days. This is a time of purification and dedication. It is also the traditional time for covens to hold initiations.
Date: Febuary 2nd
Astrological Sign: 15 degrees Aquarius, fixed air
Direction on the Wheel of the Year: north-east
Meaning of the Word: Imbolc means "in milk"
Age of Holiday: unknown
Primary Focus: new growth, end of winter, purification
Planetary Ruler: Saturn (classical astrology); Uranus (modern astrology)
Imbolc is the time when the Goddess recovers from birth, rejuvenated, and the God is a spirited youth. His power is felt in the growing warmth and longer days. This is a time of purification and dedication. It is also the traditional time for covens to hold initiations.
Imbolc Invocation
Coronet of candles, each flame a golden jewelSaturn Lord withdraws his cloak
yet retains his rule.
Lambs bleat season's greetings
spring's essence on their breath
the sun pays homage to the sky
in Aquarius.
The Lord and Lady dance the waltz
within the magical round
to banish all that isn't pure
and prime the sacred ground.
The Cailleach swirls her tempest skirts
to raise the season's storms
that which lies within her wake
will surely be reborn.
the time has come for tilling
to arrange for harvest's gain
the right amount of seed and skill
of wind and sacred rain
are needed to perform the task
of planning for my future.
I conjure such by Breid's bright word
and nothing will refute her.
the cat that leaps is not
the cat that lands upon the stair
I conjure things that others think
appear from thinnest of air
yet superimposition reigns
my choice a pattern set
(insert wish here)
My power grows, the light ignites
desires manifest!
Coronet of candles, each flame a golden jewelSaturn Lord withdraws his cloak
yet retains his rule.
Lambs bleat season's greetings
spring's essence on their breath
the sun pays homage to the sky
in Aquarius.
The Lord and Lady dance the waltz
within the magical round
to banish all that isn't pure
and prime the sacred ground.
The Cailleach swirls her tempest skirts
to raise the season's storms
that which lies within her wake
will surely be reborn.
the time has come for tilling
to arrange for harvest's gain
the right amount of seed and skill
of wind and sacred rain
are needed to perform the task
of planning for my future.
I conjure such by Breid's bright word
and nothing will refute her.
the cat that leaps is not
the cat that lands upon the stair
I conjure things that others think
appear from thinnest of air
yet superimposition reigns
my choice a pattern set
(insert wish here)
My power grows, the light ignites
desires manifest!