Imbolc is Here ✨🪴 Ritual Ideas + Correspondences

Imbolc is an ancient Celtic festival that marks the halfway point between winter and spring. It’s all about celebrating the very first hints of new life, shaking off those winter blues, and getting cozy with some self-reflection.. Think snowdrops and crocus peeking through the frost, the days getting just a tiny bit longer, and that little spark of hope that yes, warmer days will come. ⛄️→🌿

This sabbat is traditionally dedicated to Brigid, the goddess of poetry, healing,  and fertility. So if you’re feeling the itch to light a candle, get creative with writing, or declutter your space to make way for new beginnings, you’re right in the spirit of Imbolc!

Here are a few fun ways you can celebrate Imbolc this year, even if you’re still wrapped up in a blanket burrito:

🕯️ Light it up: Candles are the ultimate Imbolc vibe. Light one (or a dozen… I’m not judging) to symbolise inviting back the light of the sun and your own inner spark. 

🌿 Plant some intentions: Grab some seeds, literal or metaphorical, and plant them. Think about what you want to nurture in your life this year. New hobbies? Better boundaries? A flourishing herb garden? Now is the time to get it growing.

🎨 Get creative: Channel your inner Brigid by writing, crafting, or cooking something special. It doesn’t have to be fancy; a heartfelt journal entry or a doodle counts!

🍜 Comfort food alert: Whip up something warm and hearty, like a vegan shepherd’s pie, oatcakes, or a creamy soup. Imbolc is all about those cozy, nurturing vibes.

🧹 Spring cleaning (ish): I know, cleaning doesn’t scream “fun,” (unless you're a Virgo or Hearth Witch!) but hear me out; clearing out just one corner of your space can feel super refreshing. Let’s make room for all the good things to come!

IMBOLC CORRESPONDENCES :

Herbs : basil, chamomile, lavender, blackberry, frankincense, rosemary

Flowers : lavender, snowdrops, cyclamen

Colours : white, yellow, pale blue, green, pink, brown

Food : corn, wheat, bread, cake, anything made with milk, honey

Symbols : sheep + lambs, Brigid's cross, corn dolls

Crystals : clear quartz, amethyst, garnet, sunstone, green aventurine

As a Hearth Witch, you better believe most of my time celebrating Imbolc will be spent cleaning! Cleaning is 100% a spiritual practice and no-one can tell me any differently! I've been using my own cleansing spray to clean down my home recently (let me know if you want the recipe!).

I'll also be decorating my altar, spending some time out in nature, incorporating fire by burning incense and candles and *possibly* doing some baking! I hope I’ve managed to give you some ideas, and you have a wonderful time celebrating Imbolc! ✨🪴