Imbolc (Candlemas)

Colors: Red and White Scents: Bayberry, Rose, and Lemon Verbena Stones: Carnelian and Rose Quartz Pronunciation: IM-bolk (modern English), traditionally IM-ulk (Irish Gaelic), or IM-bulk (Scottish Gaelic) Also Known As: Candlemas, Bríghid’s Day, Oimelc Purpose: To honor renewal, cleansing, and the transition to spring. Affirmation: “I welcome renewal, cleanse my spirit, and open my heart to the new life stirring within and around me.” Description: Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, Bríghid’s Day, or Oimelc, is the quiet whisper of spring stirring beneath winter’s embrace. She arrives with the promise of renewal and preparation, her red and white attire radiating energy, passion, and purity. She reminds us to cleanse our spaces and hearts, shedding winter’s stagnation to make way for new life. Her perfume - a harmonious blend of bayberry, rose, and lemon verbena - fills the air with calming, uplifting, and cleansing vibrations, crafting a sacred space for transformation. Adorned with Carnelian and Rose Quartz, she carries the vitality and love of Imbolc’s energy. Carnelian ignites motivation, sparking your inner fire to embrace the promise of new beginnings, while Rose Quartz embodies the fertility and love of the season ahead. Her spirit carries the blessing of Bríghid, goddess of the hearth, poetry, and renewal. Light her flame to honor the cycles of nature and welcome the abundance and growth that await.