Around now, even if it’s freezing cold outside (which it is), Deep under the snow cover are the very first stirrings of new life–the earliest breaths of spring. If we tune in to ourselves we can feel the very earliest hints of spring rising in our spirits...sometimes it is a tiny distance feeling of non specific Hope!
Imbolc traditionally celebrated the first couple of days of Feb is a time of new life coming into manifestation. Though we may only be seeing the tiniest hints of life above the surface, possible none, deep down things are really beginning to stir in the darkness.
We here at Blazing Star have spent the past month or so dreaming up new visions, garden plans & class ideas for the year ahead. What is coming in 2019 is new and exciting and giving us hope as we enter into our 19th cycle of Apprenticeships. It is safe to say the fires of creativity, collaborations, community & inspiration have been light! In 2019 in addition to our Dandelion Festival and Tulsi Ceremony we will be hosting a series of plant immersions, meditations and materia medica opportunities to deepen your connection with your plant allies. (Official Announcements coming next week!)
Practices of Connection for use around Imbolc
* Cleanse your body, spirit and home:
Bath your body, Full body baths or foot baths (think about evergreens, rosemary, milk and coconut)
Smudge your home with an herb that feels right to you. Smoke medicine (burning of herbs and plant resins for medicinal and spiritual purposes ) is cleansing emotionally physically and spiritually, chose herbs which ancestrally make sense to you! As a Mediterranean person I like to use Artemesias and Rosemary, alternatively you can use plants which you grow.
Time to get that Limpia (plant, candle or egg)
Imbolc encourages this time cleansing for our spirits as well. This is the time to clear out the dirty, the no longer needed, the old clutter, and the things that died within us during winte, in order to prepare for the exciting new growth to come. (#mariekondoisright !)
* Light a fire (indoors or out) /Alternatively light a red candle. Enjoy an evening in candle light
* Take a walk and look for signs of Spring, Or bring Spring indoors buy some yellow or white flowers, plant some paper whites, or plant some seeds...
* Organize your seeds, plan your 2019 garden (activate your seeds)
* Cook with Fresh Rosemary!
* Get creative, host a craft/poetry night with friends (Stress-related hormone cortisol lowers significantly after just 45 minutes of art creation)
* Grow community
* Give Thanks! Give thanks Plenty, Give Thanks often, and Give thanks whole heartedly!
May the new life stirring underground stir new dreams with n you.
May your dreams fly with inspiration
May passion be ignited within your soul
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