Pronounced Im-bol-ic, also known as Candlemass or Bighid's Day, Bride Day etc. February 1-2. This is the time where Brighid (Bre-ed) acts as midwife to Spring. The sun is closest to earth at this time, although in the northern hemisphere we do not feel it. It is at this time that we bring light into our lives. We begin to make plans for our harvest.
Symbols of Imbolc: Cows, Milk, Sheep, ect.
Herbs of Imbolc: Snowdrop, Bay, Heather, First Flower of the Year.
Foods of Imbolc: All dairy products, Curries, Onions, Chives, Spiced wine, Seeds, Herbal tea.
Incense of Imbolc: Rosemary, Cinnamon, Westeria Frankincense, Myrrh.
Colors of Imbolc: White, Orange, Red.
