Shedding Light on the Days to Come
Wednesday, February 1st in the Northern Hemisphere is the day that traditionally marks the beginning of spring in the Celtic calendar—Imbolc, a festival of purification and a celebration of lengthening days.
Technically, Imbolc is one of the four cross-quarter days (a day falling between an equinox and solstice) on the pagan calendar. Imbolc literally means in the belly, which may refer to seeds stirring in the belly of the Earth as spring approaches.
Spiritually, Imbolc is associated with the Celtic Goddess Brid, goddess of fire, healing and fertility. Though usually the coldest time of year, it is also the time when the days lengthen and bonfires are lit to honor the return of the sun. Rituals were historically performed on Imbolc to harness divine energy with the intention of making food stores last until the next harvest.
Where were you in 2500 B.C.?
The Mound of the Hostages in Tara, Ireland is a megalithic passage tomb whose inner chamber is perfectly aligned with the rising sun of both Imbolc and Samhain. Mysteriously constructed with unfathomably enormous stones around 4500 years ago, the mound served its creators as one of the world's heaviest alarm clocks for these two Celtic festivals.
Inherent in this time of collective purification and inspiration is the opportunity to take a deeper look at the seeds you are sewing in your own life.
Getting a psychic reading as you begin a new project (or new collaborations!) can help give you direction and guidance that will ultimately produce the most favorable outcome.
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