Imbolc is upon us! As a cross-quarter day, Imbolc is celebrated near the beginning of February. Some people may celebrate on the first day of the month, while others celebrate on the second. No matter what day you choose, it's time to remind ourselves that spring isn't far away, as we learned in the introduction to Imbolc. We've just had a massive snow storm here, so I'm definitely ready for spring to arrive! Personal Imbolc Ritual To prepare for your ritual, you may want to take a ritual bath. Slowing down and preparing for ritual in this way is one...

Imbolc marks the first stirrings of spring, but it also marks the time of year where I am just sick of winter, sick of the dark, sick of cold and itching to be outside with the sun beating down on my face. It is the perfect time to honour the rebirth of the Sun and celebrate the entrance into spring... or to beg a groundhog to make spring come as soon as possible. Your choice! After a long dark winter, my energy levels are down and I need a daytime strain that will fight fatigue, stress and seasonal depression but...