Imbolc: Return of Hope
Imbolc takes place on February 1st and 2nd. It is the first of the ancient Celtic ‘cross-quarter’ festivals, marking the halfway point between the two major astronomical events of the year, the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. This is a time to honor and celebrate the life force awakening deep in the belly of the earth. The flickering flame of a candle, germinating seeds, snowdrops reaching through the frost. These images evoke the subtle, yet persistent signs of life that embody the energy of Imbolc.