A time for rebirth, renewal, refreshing, purification, cleaning out the old and preparing for the new, 'spring cleaning', preparing for spring, new hope, new growth, new beginnings, lambs were born around this time. 

If you had but one tool to use this holiday, then use a candle, focus on the coming spring time as a way to bring in the new. Light the candle and this is symbolic for lighting the way in the dark.

During the Imbolg ritual it is customary to pour milk (or cream) onto the earth. This is done as an offering in the return of fertility and generosity of the earth to its people (the return of Spring).

Imbolg is the holiday in which we honor Brid (pronounced breed), also known as Brigid, Brigit, or Bride, in her maiden aspect. Brid is the daughter of Dagda (the good God). Brid is the Protector and Preserver, to protect, nurture, and encourage fruitfulness of the land. For the land is the source and foundation of all life.

Imbolg is also a fire festival, with significance placed upon the Light of fire. As many candles as possible are lit now to symbolize the coming of the new light.

Symbols: Candles, The Bride, Burrowing Animals, Grain Dolly, Sun Wheels

Herbs and Incense: evergreen, willow, rosemary, clover, dill

Oils: Jasmine, apricot, carnation, sweet pea, neroli, olive

Gemstones: garnet, bloodstone, ruby

Colors: white, pale green, yellow

Animals: Sheep, ewes, lambs, goats, burrowing animals, dragon, deer

Foods: dairy products (goat cheese, milk) seeds, breads, cakes, eggnog, pork(viking), dried fruit

Teas: Chamomile, red clover, rosemary, blackberry

Goddesses; Brigid, Attar, Arani, Gaia, Februa, Blaize, Lucina, Vesta, Selene, Dahud, Athena, Anu, Arianhrod, Arachne

Gods: Bannik, Cupid, Diancecht, Essus, Pax, Braggi, Dainichi, Dumuzi, Februus, Trusto

Imbolg Ritual