Imbolc

[im-olg] Traditional date the 1st August (7/8/25)

Imbolg, Oimelc, Feast of Torches/Lights, Brighid’s Day, Lupercalia, Valentines Day, Candlemas

Winter starts to turn into Spring. A time of growth and renewal, fertility, light and new beginnings. Celebrate by Spring cleaning, decluttering your home and feasting on dairy, eggs and seeds.

10 ways to celebrate Imbolc in the Southern Hemisphere

Imbolc marks the transition from Winter into Spring, when the plants are starting to grow fresh shoots and the days are getting longer. It is a time of growth and renewal, fertility, light and new beginnings. 

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The Imbolc Collection

Featuring early Spring flowers and honeybees.

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Imbolc Altar 2024

Featuring a white altar cloth with red to symbolise fertility returning after Winter, early Spring flowers, red and pink candles and symbols of the Goddess Brighid.

Brighid The Bride Doll

A doll with red hair adorned with flowers, representing Brighid, the Goddess of Hearth and Home.

Brighid's Cross

A symbol of Brighid, for protecting the home. Made out of flax but traditionally from reeds.

Priapic Wand

A budding twig adorned with ribbons and bells, traditionally made be shaken to "wake up" the sleeping bulbs in the ground after Winter.

Spring Flowers & Sacred Water

Early blooming Spring flowers such as daffodils, crocuses and snowbells.

A chalice of Moon water, as Brighid was also the gaurdian of sacred waters such as wells and springs.

Spring Wreath

Create a Spring wreath for your door made from ivy, jasmine and early Spring flowers.

Cheese Platter

Dairy is celebrated at this time of year as baby animals start to be born and there is milk flowing abundantly. Create dishes with milk, cream, butter and cheese.

Bacon & Egg Pie

Eggs are more abundant now as the weather warms up and chickens start to lay again after their Winter rest. Celebrate by making foods containing eggs.

Lemon & Poppyseed Cake

Citrus is ripe now so baking that contains lemons or oranges is perfect for your Imbolc feast.

Celebrate the planting season by sowing seeds and also adding them to your meals.

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Zesty Custard & Chia Seed Pudding Cups

The perfect Imbolc dessert containing seeds, eggs and dairy is these delicious pudding cups!

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Family Photo 2024

Wearing our Imbolc colours and my Brighid's crown of flowers.

Find out more about Imbolc

Read my latest ebook to learn about celebrating the Wheel of the Year in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a comprehensive guide featuring an informative page on each festival, including crafts and activities, seasonal foods and home decoration ideas.

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