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The Spiritual Significance and Meaning of Imbolc
Imbolc is an ancient Celtic festival celebrating the earliest breath of Spring deep within the womb of the Earth in midwinter. It is the time of a hidden, but genuine shift, where even if the ground is still covered in snow outside, we may begin to notice the days growing longer, and a new sense of hope and aliveness in the air.
Winter is far from over in many locations, but on Imbolc, we celebrate that soon, the time of Winter’s rest and retreat will come to a close and all of nature will be alive and buzzing with new growth and life once again.
Right around the start of February, Imbolc is observed at the cross-quarter date or midpoint between the Winter Solstice and the Spring…