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Imbolc - 2009 January 31st and Feb 1st Imbolc (a.k.a. Candlemas, Brigid’s Day or Groundhog’s Day), is the celebration of the return of spring. Although we, in the North-East, are just starting to feel the icy shackles of winter being placed upon us this year, at Imbolc we will already be seeing the stirrings of new life and the spring season. The Celtic Goddess Brigit or Brigid (pronounced "Breed"), is honored on this day. She brings fertility and rebirth in the upcoming spring. Brigid is the Goddess of healing, inspiration, poetry and smith-craft. A Knot tradition is to plant the ‘seeds’ of upcoming resolutions and desires. Throughout the year, we will revisit the seeds that we plant on this day, to watch them grow and help them along by directing our attention to them. Imbolc is a good time to; heal old wounds, prepare yourself for the emerging new year, and allow yourself to be inspired and to be creative. Contact us for more information on joining us at this, and future celebrations. Check out our Pagan Calendar for an additional description of this and our other pagan holidays.
Holiday Schedule for 2008-2009 Full Moon dates in 2008 Mabon (Equinox) - September 21, 2008 2008 Jun 18 17:32 Wed Samhain - October 31, 2008 2008 Jul 18 08:00 Fri Yule (Solstice) - December 15/16, 2008 2008 Aug 16 21:18 Sat Imbolc – February 2, 2009 2008 Sep 15 09:15 Mon Eoster (Equinox) - March 21, 2009 2008 Oct 14 20:04 Tue Beltane – May 1, 2009 2008 Nov 13 06:19 Thu Litha (Solstice) - June 22, 2008 2008 Dec 12 16:39 Fri Lughnasadh - July 31, 2008 |
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