Day: January 9, 2025
What Is Lughnasadh and How To Celebrate It
What Is Lughnasadh & How To Celebrate It
Lughnasadh is a Gaelic festival that occurs on August 1st each year, marking the dawn of the harvest season. This holiday marks the midpoint between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. Lughnasadh traditions celebrate the first cutting of grain, the bountiful harvests of corn, and the Irish craftsman and warrior god, Lugh.
Traditionally, Lughnasadh is celebrated in Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. Historically, the occasion was marked with a festive competition testing skills of craft and athleticism in honor of Lugh and his foster mother Tailtiu. Offerings made to Lugh would include a sacred bull and a cutting of the first harvest of corn.
This holiday is considered a cross-quarter day on the neo-pagan Wheel of the Year. In some Wiccan traditions, this is the time of year in which the Horned God’s power begins to wane, and the Goddess prepares for his passing at the coming Samhain.
On the same day, some Christians celebrate the holiday of Lammas in an incredibly similar tradition. With the first harvest of grain a loaf of bread is baked and brought to the church to be blessed. Once its blessing is received, the baker takes the bread back home, breaks it into four pieces, and places them at the four corners of their barn or property to protect the grain in the coming months.
Lughnasadh or Lammas?
Though the two are often conflated in Neo-Pagan groups, Lughnasadh and Lammas are two separate celebrations. Lughnasadh is a holiday that is still celebrated by pagans and non-pagans alike in Ireland, Scotland, and The Isle of Man. Though it doesn’t look like what we think the ancient practices may have been, we do know that the traditions surrounding Lughnasadh have been syncretized and are still alive today.
Lammas is the name typically chosen for the Wiccan Wheel of the Year. It is celebrated as the first harvest festival of the year. As stated above, this is the time of year within Wiccan traditions when the Horned God prepares for his passing during Samhain. This holiday is celebrated with bread baking, frivolity, and feasting.
How to Celebrate Lughnasadh
There are many ways that you can celebrate Lughnasadh or Lammas. Here are a few ideas to help you build your own traditions!
Create a corn husk doll
Craft a besom or corn broom
Bake bread
Create a Lughnasadh altar
Craft something in Lugh’s honor
Engage in a competition
Pick apples and berries
Visit a local brewery
Hold a Lughnasadh or Lammas harvest ritual
Ready to celebrate?
Check out some of these spells and rituals to get some inspiration for Lughnasadh! Click on hyperlink above and scrool down for these spells.
January 9, 2025 Daily Horoscopes
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Moon Alert
Avoid shopping or important decisions from 5 PM to 8:30 PM EST today (2 PM to 5:30 PM PST). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.
The Stars Rate Your Day
5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
Aries (March 21-April 19)
*** Keep an eye on your finances and your possessions because today is a bit of a crapshoot. You might find money; you might lose money. Protect what you own against loss, theft or damage. Meanwhile, respect your moneymaking ideas. Why not run them up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes?
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
**** Today is full of surprises; in part because you’re impulsive and spontaneous. You might pursue some unusual ideas with a friend or a group, especially about something idealistic or about ways to help those who are in need. You can afford to do be generous, this year.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
**** You feel restless and impulsive today, which is why this is an unpredictable day for you. Whatever the case, others admire you and see you as someone who is pleasing, approachable and helpful. Perhaps you’re in a position to persuade the powers that be to do something meaningful?
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
**** A friend or a member of a group might surprise you today, especially because your appreciation of beauty is aroused along with your idealism. Meanwhile, look for ways to travel because you would dearly love to do this – perhaps with a female friend. Explore the world!
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
**** People notice you today, especially because you might be caught off guard by something – perhaps something that a parent or a boss says or does. Whatever the surprise is might lead to your ability to help a third party through fundraising or using the resources of someone else. Do what you can.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
*** Travel plans might be cancelled or changed today. Or alternatively, you might suddenly travel somewhere when you least expected to do so? This certainly fits in with your desire to have a good time and get out there and do your own thing. Partners are supportive.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
**** Make friends with your bank account because something unpredictable or unexpected could impact your finances. Fortunately, coworkers are supportive, even helpful to you. Meanwhile, home, family and perhaps a parent are your primary focus right now.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
*** Get ready for a few surprises because close friends, partners and spouses might do something that catches you off guard. Hopefully, it will be a pleasant surprise for you. (It probably will be.) Meanwhile, parents should be extra vigilant with their children today to keep them from harm’s way.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
**** Your work routine will be interrupted today because something unusual will occur. Staff shortages, power outages, an unusual event might catch you off guard. Meanwhile, you will enjoy redecorating where you live and inviting people over. (“How do you like what I did with the place?”)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
**** Social plans might suddenly change today. You might receive an unexpected invitation. Conversely, something might be cancelled or delayed. Meanwhile, guard against sports accidents. Parents should be vigilant with their kids today to avoid mishaps.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
*** Your home routine will be interrupted today. Small appliances might break down or a minor breakage could occur. Perhaps someone unexpected will knock on your door? Stock the fridge so you’re ready for anything. (Food soothes the savage beast.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
**** Pay attention to everything you say and do today because this is an accident-prone day for your sign. On the upside, you might have some brilliant ideas – perhaps an epiphany about something? Your daily routine will change. Stay mindful and alert for your own benefit.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (1982) shares your birthday today. You have sharp, analytical abilities. You’re perceptive and make high demands on yourself. You’re committed and determined. This is the beginning of a nine-year cycle for you. Expect adventure and major change. Prepared to take on a leadership role. What you do now will bring benefits in the future.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
I might not be the only person telling you today that your concerns are exaggerated and that you should be more relaxed but the best part is that I can tell it to you without judgment, unlike the way you are going to face it from anyone else.
So don’t search for drama in the land of people preoccupied with actual life problems if you don’t want to be taken as a buffoon.
Check every day your Aries Daily Horoscope.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You might be craving for something at home but the only aspect you are getting this Thursday is peace and quiet and you should enjoy that as the tumultuous weekend approaches.
Your relationship with neighbors or someone in close proximity is not really advancing in the direction you are expecting it and some stress might come out of this.
Check every day your Taurus Daily Horoscope.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This Thursday might be a bit of a turning point for you when you realize that some behavior you have perpetuated for a long while is not bringing you any benefits but on the contrary, is making you lose grips with reality.
Whether this day provides a rude awakening or not, you are going to spend some time thinking about this.
Check every day your Gemini Daily Horoscope.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
A good day to meet new people, not necessarily the most influential but surely people you can learn something from.
It is not excluded for them to also bring some traveling prospects with them or to provide you with a different view on a matter you long had your mind set on. You’ll feel the need to get right to action once you’re done with them.
Check every day your Cancer Daily Horoscope.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
You are projecting some of your sadness onto younger people in your life, whether we are talking about friends, siblings or your own children.
Maybe you are not doing it on purpose or it’s just a way of emotional revenge because they might have it easier than you. In any way, of course it’s not a grown up thing to do and attract bad karma too.
Check every day your Leo Daily Horoscope.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Some act or decision might be blamed on you and it will take you a while to clear out your name. On the other hand this whole situation might benefit you if you play your cards right.
Of course you should avoid any shady behavior like manipulating or black mailing anyone but who says you can’t ask for some compassion.
Check every day your Virgo Daily Horoscope.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
A popular day for most natives this Thursday both in the office and outside of it and it is recommended for you to stop being so cautious and to stop measuring all your words.
People are probably way too self absorbed to even analyze everything you are doing and only your behavior of this kind can be a bit exaggerated in this whole setting.
Check every day your Libra Daily Horoscope.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Your ambition is growing and if you won something yesterday you probably want to replicate this today as well.
Of course, for most natives I am not talking about any actual gains or financial benefits but more of leverage or ability to showcase themselves further. Perhaps in a job interview or during the presentation of an important project.
Check every day your Scorpio Daily Horoscope.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
You have neglected some of your duties recently and this will come to bite you eventually, however you are not really tempted to make amends either.
Therefore you find yourself a bit stuck in the middle, not really able to act further because you would go deeper in the mistakes but also not willing to take a step back and admit what you should do.
Check every day your Sagittarius Daily Horoscope.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
You might see your energy resources decreasing and you need to be quite wise about it because you still have a full Friday to deal with tomorrow.
At the same time, due to tiredness you will find yourself quite irritable and not really in the mood to respond to any family duties or to social challenges your friends might have for you. Just find yourself really good excuses.
Check every day your Capricorn Daily Horoscope.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
This Thursday is on one hand characterized by very good auspices but on the other there will be a lot of work involved as well.
Another word of advice would be to not count on lies, even those that appear to be innocent. It’s better to accept some things as they are and wait instead of entering in a complex web of lies and deceit.
Check every day your Aquarius Daily Horoscope.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Not a good day to ask for money, especially if you don’t want to look hopeless, even in the eyes of your own family.
Plus, if you are asking for a loan to indulge yourself or to pursue some kind of dream, do expect for even more raised eyebrows to follow. Use your own abilities, make better plans and appear more convincing next time.
Check every day your Pisces Daily Horoscope.
14 Imbolc Ritual Ideas for a Pagan February Eve Celebration
14 Imbolc Ritual Ideas for a Pagan February Eve Celebration
Imbolc, also called Imbolg or St. Brigid’s Day, is a traditional Gaelic holiday that is celebrated by pagans worldwide, including Wiccans as one of the eight Sabbats.
Imbolc marks the midpoint between the winter solstice (Yule) and the spring equinox (Ostara). As such, it is considered a cross-quarter day on the pagan wheel of the year, and it is often celebrated around February 1st – 2nd, or August 1st – 2nd if you’re in the Southern hemisphere.
What’s the meaning of Imbolc? Each winter, we shut ourselves up in our homes for warmth, much like the animals and insects that enter hibernation through the colder months. The home has collected dust and stagnant energy as we have shifted our focus to survival mode.
Imbolc is a word that comes from the Old Irish i mbolc (Modern Irish: i mbolg), meaning ‘in the belly’, and refers to the pregnancy of ewes at this time of year. Spiritually, Imbolc is a time of banishing the winter season so that we can sow a bountiful harvest in the springtime. During this time, we celebrate the first signs of the approaching spring: blades of grass and dandelions steadily emerge from the cold ground, the singing of birds returns to soften the cold chill of the air, and many of those hibernating creatures are beginning to awaken.
Imbolc is traditionally the great festival and honoring of Goddess Brigid, known as St. Brigid by Catholics.
How to Celebrate Imbolc
The days are becoming longer again, and we can finally open up our homes to clear out the winter blues that have been lingering within. This time of new beginnings presents a wonderful opportunity to cleanse and purify ourselves and our homes of that stagnant energy we’ve been building up in hibernation.
Let’s take a look at some Imbolc rituals and other ways that pagans around the world practice Imbolc, including the members of our group: The Infinite Roots Coven
Imbolc Rituals
1. Create an Altar for Imbolc
2. Seven Candle Ritual
3. Make a Brigid Corn Doll
4. Hold a Fire Feast
5. Home Cleansing Ceremony
6. Decorate for Spring
7. Bid Farewell to Winter
8. Winter Closing Meditation
9. Make a Brigid Cross
10. Prepare Your Garden
11. Consecrate Your Tools
12. Hold a Self-Purification Ritual
13. Candlemas
14. Groundhog Day
Spell For Friday – Clothing Protection
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Clothing Protection
Need the following items:
1/2 cup sea salt
several gallons of Water
Camphor
Eucalyptus
Lavender
Clothes
Casting Instructions
Place salt and desired oils into wash basin. Wash cloths in proper temperature for the cloth. Hang dry in the sun or moon light if possible.
Camphor wards off physical attack or other unwanted advances.
Eucalyptus repels viruses and diseases.
Lavender increases shielding abilities.
Flashback 2022 – Lughnasadh/Lammas
Lughnasadh Bone Charm
Lughnasadh falls opposite of Imbolc on the Wheel of the Year. While Imbolc is widely considered a sabbat of the divine feminine, many consider Lughnasadh a celebration of the divine masculine. Being the first of three harvest festivals, we can mark the occasion with plentiful gratitude for not only the flora and fauna that feeds us physically on a daily basis, but also gratitude for the fact that the harvest allows us to survive and thrive, thereby increasing our positive spiritual influence in the world.
Simply acquire any bones to which your intuition leads. Yes, humanely and sustainably sourced chicken or cow bones are okay! Ensure that the bones are dry, and use a permanent marker to draw symbols and words related to the harvest, satisfaction, and sustenance onto them. Consider tying stalks of wheat or any grain to the bones once you are finished decorating. Hang these in your home (especially inside or outside the front door) to encourage a plentiful life and to honor the earth now and forever.
Raven Digitals Llewellyn’s Witches’ Datebook 2022 Page 107
Spell For Thursday – Money Spell to Overcome Financial Blockages
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Money Spell to Overcome Financial Blockages
If you’ve tried other spells without any success or you feel something is blocking you from attracting money, you can try this spell. This is especially powerful for any financial blockages you may be experiencing. This spell will free up the money logjam and allow the money to start flowing to you. The sage will cleanse, while the pine imbues the energy of immortality, vitality and never-ending luck. The essential oil of vetiver clears away stubborn blocks to money. Jasmine is an attractor and opens the pathways for money to enter your life.
Basic Supplies
- Sage smudge stick
- Gold candle (votive or pillar)
- Candle holder
- Matches or lighter
Anointing Oil Supplies
- 1/8 cup of olive oil, coconut oil or grapeseed oil
- 2-3 drops Jasmine essential oil
- 2-3 drops Vetiver essential oil
- Small bowl to mix oils
- 1 pair disposable plastic gloves
Blockage Breaking Supplies
- Gold ink pen
- Green piece of paper
- Citrine stone
- 1/8 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon dried rose petals
- Mortar and pestle
- Fireproof bowl
- Pine incense stick
Step One: Smudge Room
Clear your room of all negative energies using a sage smudge stick. Extinguish it once you’ve cleared the room.
Step Two: Light Pine Incense
Before you begin the work, light the pine incense and clear your mind of all fears and apprehensions. You can recite a mantra or say a prayer when you light the incense. Create a circle of protection around you.
Step Three: Use Mortar and Pestle
Using the mortar and pestle, crush the dried thyme and rose petals together until they are a powder. Set aside.
Step Four: Write Your Desire in Gold
One the green paper, use the gold ink pen to write down your money desire. It’s best to keep it short and open ended so the universe can give you the best of your desires. Once completed, pour the crushed thyme and rose petals into the center of the paper. Gather the four corner and twist them together, to form a pouch. Set aside.
Step Five: Mix Oils
Using the small bowl, pour the carrier oil (olive, coconut or grapeseed), jasmine and vetiver essential oils together. Gently swirl oils to blend.
Step Six: Dress Candle
The gold candle represents the gold mineral dug out of the Earth and has powerful energies. Don the disposable gloves, dip fingertips into the bowl of mixed oils and anoint the candle starting at the top and pulling the oil down the candle length. Repeat until the entire candle has been dressed with the oil. Set in the candle holder. Remove gloves and dispose of them.
Step Seven: Mantra for Lighting of Candle
While lighting the candle repeat a favorite mantra, slowly and deliberately while thinking of your money goal. You may prefer to repeat a money-oriented mantra. You can use this one:
“Money, Money, I call to thee,
Come now in answer to my summons,
Cross through all blocks and barriers,
Find this path I create just for thee,
Take up your new home with me
and stay forever.”
Step Eight: Burn Paper and Herbs
Visualize stacks of money coming to attention and marching toward you and through your front door. Imagine the money stacking up in your home, more and more bundled bills jumping onto the stacks. Pick up the green paper pouch you made and hold one corner to the candle flame. Let it burn for a while, then safely place it into the fireproof bowl. The pouch should burn up until it self-extinguishes.
Step Nine: Allow Candle and Incense to Burn Out
You want the candle and incense to burn out. Never leave a burning candle unattended. Don’t extinguish the candle. It will sabotage this spell and break it before it has time to cast.
Step Ten: Close Protection Circle
Once the work is complete, close your protection circle. You should experience a shift in your money/financial within the next 28 days. It usually requires a full lunar cycle for spells to manifest, but sometimes they can be much faster.
When Candles Self-Extinguish Too Soon
Some candles self-extinguish before burning up. In such cases, take the remains of the candle and bury it outside your home or office. Some people prefer to bury these in a glass jar at night as per their ritual. You will need to cast your spell a second time.
Resistant Candle Burning
If you have difficulties with your candle not completely burning, you may need to cast a banishment spell first by using a black candle (be sure to dress it, too). The black candle will remove negative obstacles. Once the black candle spellwork is completed, you can proceed with the money spell and your gold candle should now fully burn.
Some of the Witchcraft/Magickal Correspondence for Thursday
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Thursday Source: FlyingTheHedge.com
Taking its name from the Norse god Thor, this is a great day to work magic regarding growth, expansion, prosperity, business, abundance, and success. See my prosperity candle magic spell.
Color: Royal blue, green, purple
Planet: Jupiter
Deities: Thor, Zeus, Jupiter, Juno
Crystals: Turquoise, amethyst, lapis lazuli
Herbs: Honeysuckle, oak, cinquefoil
Associations: Honor, loyalty, harvest, prosperity, abundance, wealth, healing
Thursday Source: amagickalpath.co.uk
Planet – Jupiter
Spells/Magic – money, prosperity, holiday, travel, business, luck, growth, self improvement, generosity, health, wealth
Magical aspects: controlled optimism, energetic growth, physical well-being, material success, expansion, money/wealth, prosperity, leadership, and generosity.
Oils – lime, magnolia, strawberry, vanilla
plants and trees – sage, nutmeg,oak tree,meadowsweet, hyssop,borage,butterfly weed,clove,dandelion chestnut,maple tree, anise .
Stones – Amethyst, laptis lazuli, sapphire
Colours – blue, metallic colours, green, turquoise, white, purple.
Metal – Tin
Energy Type – Male
Dieties – dedicated to Thor, god of thunder and agricultural work. his parallels in various European Traditions include Zeus, Taranis, Perun, and Perkunas.
Thursday is the best time to deal with such matters as: Business, Gambling, Logic, Social Matters, Political Power, Material Wealth, Publishing, Collage Education, Long Distance Travel, Foreign Interests, Religion, Philosophy, Forecasting, Broadcasting, Publicity, Expansion, Luck, Growth, Sports, Horses, The Law, Doctors, Guardians, Merchants, Psychologists, Charity, Correspondence Courses, Self-improvement, Researching, Reading and Studying.
January 9, 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Northern Hemisphere
Source: MoonGiant.com
You can use this link to go forward or backward in time for Moon phase information. If you are curious, you can even find out what phase the Moon was in when you or anyone else was born.
The 8 Lunar Phases
There are 8 lunar phases the Moon goes through in its 29.53 days lunar cycle. The 4 major Moon phases are Full Moon, New Moon, First Quarter and Last Quarter. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. For more info on the Moon Cycle and on each phase check out Wikipedia Lunar Phase page.
Useful Moon Resources
Check the weather before a night of Moon gazing at weather.com
For a list of all the current meteor showers visit American Meteor Society
Moon Phase
The Moon’s current phase for today and tonight is a Waxing Gibbous phase. Visible through most of the night sky setting a few hours before sunrise. This phase is when the moon is more than 50% illuminated but not yet a Full Moon. The phase lasts about 7 days with the moon becoming more illuminated each day until the Full Moon.
During a Waxing Gibbous the moon rises in the east in mid-afternoon and is high in the eastern sky at sunset. The word Gibbous first appeared in the 14th century and has its roots in the Latin word “gibbosus” meaning humpbacked.
Visit the January 2025 Moon Phases Calendar to see all the daily moon phase for this month.
Today’s Waxing Gibbous Phase
The Waxing Gibbous on January 9 has an illumination of 80%. This is the percentage of the Moon illuminated by the Sun. The illumination is constantly changing and can vary up to 10% a day. On January 9 the Moon is 10.35 days old. This refers to how many days it has been since the last New Moon. It takes 29.53 days for the Moon to orbit the Earth and go through the lunar cycle of all 8 Moon phases.
Today’s Moon Sign: ♉ Taurus
The current zodiac moon sign is Taurus, positioned at 19.70° within the sign. The Moon entered Taurus on Jan 7, 10:12 PM and will shift into Gemini on Jan 10, 12:48 AM. The zodiac moon sign represents the position of the Moon as it moves through the twelve signs of the zodiac. Each zodiac moon sign lasts about 2 to 2.5 days as the Moon travels through that part of the sky.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Illumination: 80%
Moon Age: 10.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,695.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,116,420.98 km
Illumination: 80%
Moon Age: 10.35 days
Moon Angle: 0.54
Moon Distance: 366,695.93 km
Sun Angle: 0.54
Sun Distance: 147,116,420.98 km
10 January 2025 Current Moon Phase for the Southern Hemisphere
Source: nineplanets.org
The current moon phase for January 10th, 2025 is the Waxing Gibbous phase.
On this day, the moon is 10.65 days old and 86.97% illuminated with a tilt of 124.298°. The approximate distance from Earth to the moon is 372,174.21 km and the moon sign is Gemini.
The Moon phase for January 10th, 2025 is a Waxing Gibbous phase. This is the phase where the moon is more than 50% illuminated but has not yet reached 100% illumination (which would be a Full Moon).
In the Northern Hemisphere, the right side will be illuminated, and in the Southern hemisphere it’ll be the left side that is illuminated.
The Waxing Gibbous phase, like all moon phases, will last for just over 7 days. The actual length will vary because of the elliptical shaped orbit of the moon. During this Waxing Gibbous phase the moon will rise in the east in the mid- to late-afternoon and will be high in the eastern sky at sunset.
Assuming it’s a clear night, the Waxing Gibbous moon will then be visible through most of the night before setting just before sunrise.
Fun fact: the word Gibbous was first used in the 14th century and comes from the latin word gibbosus which means humpbacked.
Phase Details
Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon age: 10.65 days
Moon illumination: 86.97%
Moon tilt: 124.298°
Moon angle: 0.54
Moon distance: 372,174.21 km
Moon sign: Gemini
Welcome to WOTC! A Thought for Today
May your and your family’s lives be filled with love, happiness, laughter, joy, and all things positive!
Blessed be.
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For Your Viewing Pleasure – Imbolc
Imbolc Lore and Rituals
Celebrating the Seasons by Selena Fox
Imbolc, also known as Candlemas and Groundhog’s Day, occurs at the beginning of February. It marks the middle of Winter and holds the promise of Spring. The Goddess manifests as the Maiden and Brigid. The Groundhog is a manifestation of the God. Colors are White, and sometimes Red. It is a festival of spiritual purification and dedication.
Thoroughly clean your altar and/or temple room. Do a self purification rite with Elemental tools — cleanse your body with salt (Earth), your thoughts with incense (Air), your will with a candle flame (Fire), your emotions with water (Water), and your spiritual body with a healing crystal (Spirit). Bless candles that you will be using for rituals throughout the year. Invoke Brigid for creative inspiration. Take a Nature walk and look for the first signs of Spring. Reflect upon/reaffirm spiritual vows and commitments you have made.
Resources
- Nineteen Ways to Celebrate Imbolc by Selena Fox
- Imbolc Customs and Lore by Selena Fox
- Litany of the Five Elements by Selena Fox
- Brigid Chants by Selena Fox
- Brigid Healing Ritual by Selena Fox
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