Celebrating Imbolc with a House Cleansing Ritual

Witchcraft From A to Z

Welcome Witches to Witchcraft from A to Z, your go-to witchy podcast for finding the magic hidden among the mundane! My name is Elaine Evergreen, a practicing witch of over 15 years now and I'll be your host this week. As tomorrow, February 1st, is the official start of Imbolc, this week’s episode is all about Imbolc and its celebrations and traditions.

One of the eight sabbaths for modern Wiccans and a holiday celebrated by multiple faiths, Imbolc (meaning “in the belly”) is a pagan holiday traditionally celebrated in Neolithic Ireland and Scotland that starts at sundown on February 1st and ends at sundown on February 2nd which marks the midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Its a wonderful reminder that Spring is coming soon and winter is over in just a few weeks. Imbolc dates way back to the Pre-Christian era of the British Isles and its earliest mention can be found in Irish literature from the 10th century and was connected to the breeding cycle of sheep as it is typically around when the sheep’s milk starts.

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Resources:

https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/imbolc

https://www.learnreligions.com/guide-to-celebrating-imbolc-2562102

https://www.pagangrimoire.com/what-is-imbolc-celebration/

https://www.claddaghdesign.com/special-days/all-about-imbolc/

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