Imbolc is a celebration all about hope, light, and new life. A Sabbat with much positivity and promise as we look forward to Spring. This energy is just what is needed to give that little motivational push to see us through these final weeks of winter. With each passing year I find myself more and more excited for this midwinter celebration. That being said, if you are still planning your Imbolc activities you’ll want to keep on reading.
Imbolc is the mid-point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, and one of the four Celtic Fire Festivals. However, even though Imbolc is one of the major Celtic festivals it often isn’t as anticipated as some of the others such as Beltane or Samhain. A slightly underrated holiday if you ask me! Lol. For more complete Imbolc details and correspondences, you may check out my full post HERE.
Imbolc Activities to Celebrate the Return of the Light.
This is a time to honour light and the return of the sun, a time for cleansing away the old and stepping forward with renewed energies. An uplifting turn of the wheel as we wait and watch as nature begins to slowly spring to life all around us.
Giving yourself even just a bit of time to honour these holidays will strengthen your connection to nature and to your craft. So here we go, 43 Imbolc activities that are easy, satisfying, and adaptable to help you plan your festivities for the day. Choose the one or ones that feel best for you.
February can be a bit of a tough month to get through here in the Northern Hemisphere and embracing this seasonal change can be just the thing to lift your energies and start your month off in a positive way. Okay, now on with the list!
43 Magical Imbolc Activities to Honour the Day
- Get some winter blooms for your home
- Add Imbolc touches to your altar
- Write a journal entry about what Imbolc means to you
- Craft an abundance jar
- Plan your spring garden
- Craft a St. Brigid’s Cross
- Prepare a special Imbolc meal
- Do an Imbolc Oracle or Tarot card reading
- Light a candle to welcome back the light
- Bake seed cakes
- Wake with the sun
- Perform a sunrise meditation
- Burn incense of Vanilla, Lavender, or Basil
- Do an onyx stone meditation
- Perform a house blessing
- Craft a simmer pot for hope
- Start your spring cleaning
- Craft a St. Brigid’s doll
- Enjoy an Imbolc tea blend
- Honour Goddess Brigid
- Wear the colours of Imbolc such as red, pink, yellow, or gold
- Practice fire scrying
- Craft an Imbolc oil or herb blend
- Make blackberry jam
- Journal Prompt: What fresh goals would you like to set for yourself as we move toward spring?
- Perform a cleansing ritual bath
- Give an offering to Brigid
- Write out 3 affirmations that you will focus on this month
- Bake fresh bread
- Mix up an energy boosting magical mist
- Brew some apple cider
- Craft an intention setting jar
- Perform a releasing ritual
- Write out an Imbolc blessing of your own
- Take a walk outside and appreciate the fresh crisp air
- Perform a sunrise ritual
- Cleanse and charge your crystals
- Honour the animals and commit to having less animal products in your life
- Purge what no longer serves you
- Buy a new plant to nurture
- Perform a ritual for good health
- Diffuse lemon balm essential oil for happiness
- Give thanks and leave out an offering to the earth
So, how many will you do this Imbolc? Remember to enjoy every moment, soak up the positive light energy that fills the air, and make sure your celebration speaks to YOU and your practice.
Final thoughts.
Do you have your Imbolc activities for the year planned out already?
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Sending many Imbolc blessings my friend!
Yours in health and magick,
Krystle xo
