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Ancient Wisdom and Pagan Spirituality

Wicked Blue

(7,823 posts) Fri Jan 31, 2025, 07:26 PM Jan 31

Happy Imbolc! [View all]

Imbolc is a traditional Gaelic festival that begins at sundown on February 1st and ends at sundown on February 2. It marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox.

Imbolc (pronounced IM-bolg or IM-bolk) is Old Irish for “in the belly.” It’s also known as Lady Day, and, in Christianity, Candlemas or St. Brigid’s Day. Traditionally, Imbolc represents the beginning of spring and the time when the first lambs are born. It’s the time of the year associated with pregnancy, and is the time to honor the fertility goddess Brigid.

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Happy Imbolc! [View all] Wicked Blue Jan 31 OP

Oddly enough I was was wondering about whether these mid-points had a name and what the significance ... marble falls Jan 31 #1

Other 3 pamela Jan 31 #6

Sounds Celtic. I'll be looking them up. marble falls Jan 31 #7

my mother used to call it Candlemas eShirl Jan 31 #2

If Candlemas day be fair and bright, winter will have another flight Wicked Blue Feb 2 #8

Thanks Nigrum Cattus Jan 31 #3

Happy Imbolc 🌱 Clouds Passing Jan 31 #4

Thank you and Happy Imbolc to you, too! biophile Jan 31 #5

FYI I posted more about Imbolc on DU several years ago Wicked Blue Feb 2 #9