< Go Back Imbolc This time is sacred to the Triple Goddess Brighid, also called Bride, (pronounced Breed) or Brigantia. In her maiden form, she is the Goddess of spring, the sun, healing, fire, blacksmiths, poetry, the hearth, and midwifery. Springs or holy wells are dressed with flowers, such as snowdrops in her honour, and she was so loved that the Christians made her into St Bridgid!
Her colours are white, silver, and green, so these are good to incorporate on your altar, together with a Brigid's cross, and perhaps a little Bridey Doll - we still have some in the shop! Place on your altar, or above a doorway, or above the hearth, and say a blessing for your home and family.
"May the blessings of Brighid, protect this house, and all who dwell within"
Make plans for the year, perhaps sorting out things to give to charity shops, or having a really good Spring clean?!
snowdrops, a horseshoe, white candles, blackberry leaves, to attract prosperity and healing, rowan and willow are also associated with this time, as are anything to do with ewes and lambs, if you live in the country; perhaps you could leave the Goddess an offering of ewes' milk cheese.
However you mark this special festival, of Imbolc, have fun, and love and appreciate your home and loved-ones. It can still be bitterly cold though, if you are planning any al fresco Rituals. (I got mild hypothermia once, I recall!)
Blessed Imbolc.