Imbolc, the quickening of Spring, the life force in all things. Celebrating the increasing light, the longer days, the renewal of life. In all of nature and within ourselves.
The need to rise and grow and to expand and flourish. Earth Mother stirs and her children begin to hum their spring songs. You can hear it, feel it, know it. The cycle of life begins anew. The new year can truly begin.
We have done the rituals for purification and releasing, the honouring of Ancestors, and the cleansing of home, body and Spirit. It is the time to cease going within, the end of the incubation period and now time to nurture the seeds of our desire, lovingly planted at the Solstice. The seeds that will define the theme of our year, slowly springing into action.
What do you plan to nurture this new cycle?
This morning I was astonished to notice – in front of the houses’s only south-facing window – two orchid plants that were forming new shoots, setting new blooms. I audibly gasped “Ooooh!!” while simultaneously, my heart opened to the energy and possibility of new life; a rush of hope, of inspiration. Yes, I have spent enough time in the dark, turning inwards. Time to face the light to seek the light of infinite possibility.
I am so sorry I will not be joining you for Imbolc. But my heart will be with you. Blessings, Elaine