The Spiritual Significance of Imbolc
Imbolc is the ancient Celtic name for the Solar Fire Celebration that marks the hidden start of Spring.
Its one of the main Sabbats or seasonal celebrations that make up The Wheel of the Year. If you’re not familiar with the idea of the Wheel of The Year, it is essentially a map of the Earth’s journey through the changing seasons throughout the course of a year.
The Wheel of the Year divides one calendar year into 8 segments. These segments track the earths progression through the seasons, and the symbolic cycle of death, rebirth, growth, life, and decline…
Imbolc is the start of one of these Segments.
Right around the start of February every year, Imbolc is observed.
Imbolc is the cross-quarter date or midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox.
This year, the exact astronomical cross- quarter date is on February 3rd, though the exact point varies from year to year.
Regardless of the exact date, right around February 2nd, Imbolc marks the esoteric or hidden start of Spring. It is a time during which Winter still very much has its hold, but the forces of light, growth and warmth are stirring within the Earth.
The forces of change are strong within the Earth, and yet the outer manifestation of this change may or may not yet be seen.
This is a time when we are very much still experiencing the cold and darkness of winter. And the period of introspection and looking inward this time brings. And yet right alongside this, there are small signs and hints as to the increasing light, and the approach of Spring.
The Meaning of “Imbolc”
The etymology of name Imbolc, pronunced Im-Blk, comes from the old Irish word I mbolc meaning “in the belly” as well as the word imb-fholc meaning “to cleanse”.
Through simply understanding the meaning of the name, the opportunity around this time becomes crystal clear.
This is a potent time of fertility, where can can go within to reconnect with what is truly important in order to manifest greater blessings in our lives.
Simultaneously this is a powerful time for purification and cleansing.
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A Time For Purification
Interestingly when you look at the etimology of the word February, it comes from the Latin root word Februa, which loosely means Purification.
So here is another synchronicity, and a clear reminder that now is a powerful time to cleanse and purify.
We’ve reached the hidden start of Spring, and so its the perfect time for a little spring cleaning at the level of your physical surroundings, but perhaps even more powerful and more potent now is the opportunity for purifying your emotions, and cleansing your mind.
This focus on purification now, through releasing what no longer serves, and peeling back the layers of old energy prepares and empowers you to blossom more fully in the Divine Truth of who you really are in the spring.
This is also a really powerful time to detox the physical body. To consciously cultivate health, and vibrant vitality within you. Purifying and cutting the cords to the things that no longer serve you and choosing to ingest things that support your vitality and your vibrant light.
Through cleansing your space, purifying your thoughts, clarifying your emotions, and reconnecting with your inner light… This purification creates an immense opening to receive new inspiration and guidance for how you can more fully and vibrantly thrive in your life now and moving through this gateway into the future.
Symbolism of the Daffodil
The daffodil, one of the first signs of Spring, is still frozen, and yet… Within the daffodil bulb there is a force of light, warmth and presence.
The daffodil flower has retreated within, into its very core where it has reconnected with the Truth of its essence.
This is the opportunity the Winter Season brings you too.
An opportunity to reconnect with Truth at your very core. To dive beneath the illusions of external manifestation… To go within and through silence, stillness and presence remember the Truth and Core Essence of who you really are.
Like a frozen daffodil bulb… The Winter season invites you to retreat inward… To embrace a period of stillness, and introspection all the while knowing that inner re-connection precedes outer manifestation.
The final stage of winter is essential… To prepare for Spring.
Soon in the days of Spring to come, the daffodil bulb will sprout and grow… It will emerge from its core and reach up and out towards the light.
The bulb will grow and become a beautiful flower.
All the inherent beauty of the daffodil flower is already present within the bulb. It still exists even when the bulb is frozen, and buried under a layer of snow.
All the beauty of a wildflower is present within the seed, even when it’s lying dormant.
Imbolc, is a time for a final dive inward. Into the depths of your core, to reconnect with Truth and prepare for the next stage of growth, of Spring, and outer manifestation that will soon align for you.
A time of diving deep within… To prepare for growth… To prepare for the stages of blossoming ahead.
A powerful time to go within and reconnect with the warmth, light and truth you possess within. To reconnect with divine presence within you, that becomes accessible through quieting your mind and diving within.
Look for your inner qualities of divine warmth and presence that you will soon have the opportunity to bring to the surface more and more in your life. Inner connection is an essential prerequisite for growth and blossoming into your True Divine Nature.
As Imbolc marks the hidden entrance into Spring…
On and around this time is a beautiful opportunity to look for the signs of spring beginning to appear in the Earth around you, and to also look for the inner warmth of Divine Presence within you.
Cultivating Divine Presence within now will prepare you to bring it to the surface of your life more and more as the wheel of the year turns, and as the seasons change, there is a a new level of opportunity for a new layer of your Truth to emerge through all you do.
Go within now, reconnect with your inner Divine Presence, core Truth and vibrant light, so in the Spring time of growth, and in the days to come… You can more fully shine in perfect harmony and Truth… As the divine being, you really are.
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This is also the perfect time to start planning a garden for the Spring! What seeds will you sow in your garden this year? I’m working on putting together an order of berry bushes and trees right now! Its exciting to feel the pull of Spring forces, and be making plans to co-create with the incredible forces of life force and nature. This co-creation brings so many blessings into life!
Hope this was helpful for you!
With so much love and bright blessings,
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