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Celebrating Imbolc 2021

My school finishes an hour later than most secondary schools so throughout winter, nearly every day I go to school in the dark and I go home in the dark. So the slowly lengthening amount of light in the evening does a world of good for my psyche.

Spring will be here soon and it will be pleasant to feel the gentle tickle of light and life.

Imbolc itself is next Tuesday, the midway point between winter and spring so here are some ideas to mark the occasion:

Shake the cobwebs off and get out in the fresh air.

Plan out your spring garden. It will be time to get things in the ground sooner than you think. Plan when you are going to start planting out, where and how.

Make room in your life for new beginnings and interests. Take a cleansing bath and reflect on all the things you might want to rinse away.

Make bread and winter vegetable soup. Or make a seed cake. Seeds are a powerful tool during Imbolc as they are pure potential.

Bake a braided bread. I have a recipe for a super tasty rosemary braided bread.

Take a cleansing bath.

Light a white candle (the Flame of Brigid) and make wishes for your family and friends.

Review your intentions for the year ahead of you.

If you want to mark the occasion with the use of essential oils throughout the day, I’d focus on rosemary, basil, and cinnamon. (Of course, always check if the essential oil you are using is safe for pets – not all are!)

Some crystals that you might be interested in using and helping you focus are garnet, amethyst, onyx, turquoise and bloodstone.

Read Ted Hughes’ poem “Snowdrops“.

field of flowers


Have you noticed any seasonal changes around you?

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My Experience with Acupuncture
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