Candlemas
February 2nd...Midpoint between Solstice & Equinox
Transition from Winter to Spring
Transition from Winter to Spring
Origins: In Ireland, where green first appears after the long winter, Candlemas, or Imbolc (from Oimelc, meaning “in the belly”) was a pastoralist's holiday celebrating the first new lambs, their nourishment and growth--with a thorough spring cleaning and rekindling of the hearth fires. Imbolc is especially sacred to Bridgid, the Goddess of healing, poetry, smithcraft, warmth, fire and the sun! Today, Imbolc, Candlemas or Groundhog Day is a welcome chance to call back the green of springtime in the darkest stretch of winter.
This is not a "spring celebration," but the celebration of the approach of Spring. At this time, the cows and ewes begin to bear their young and lactate, as the earth begins to awaken from her winter rest. Imbolc signals that soon the ground will thaw, spring flowers will begin to rise, and the time for planting will be upon us.
Ideas, Concepts, Meanings of Candlemas:
٭This is the Feast of waxing sunlight. What was conceived at Winter Solstice begins to manifest and we are midwives to the new Year, now set in motion and growing strong as the days grow longer.
٭This is a time of our uniqueness, where we each keep our own fires lit.
٭This is a time of contemplation and introspection. The Year is filled with possibilities and wonder. New opportunities await. What will you create? Time for planning and planting the seeds of intent for the coming cycle and kindling the flame of soul-filled creativity
٭As humans we have the choice to attune ourselves to the rhythms and cycles of the seasons and planetary motions. This is a time of inturning and gathering of energy. This gathering can take the form of ideas, projects, dreams, people, and resources. This is a time of reconnecting with the source of light within.
٭People light candles and great fires to call back the forces of light.
٭This is a good time to remember what we’ve learned and done over the last few months\cycle, to review the mysteries and lessons
٭This is a time of our uniqueness, where we each keep our own fires lit.
٭This is a time of contemplation and introspection. The Year is filled with possibilities and wonder. New opportunities await. What will you create? Time for planning and planting the seeds of intent for the coming cycle and kindling the flame of soul-filled creativity
٭As humans we have the choice to attune ourselves to the rhythms and cycles of the seasons and planetary motions. This is a time of inturning and gathering of energy. This gathering can take the form of ideas, projects, dreams, people, and resources. This is a time of reconnecting with the source of light within.
٭People light candles and great fires to call back the forces of light.
٭This is a good time to remember what we’ve learned and done over the last few months\cycle, to review the mysteries and lessons
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