Imbolc Meaning – The Esoteric Start of Spring & What It Means For You
The Spiritual Significance of Imbolc
Imbolc is an ancient Celtic festival of celebrating the earliest breath of Spring deep within the womb of the Earth. It is the time of a hidden, but genuine shift, where even if the ground is still covered in snow outside, we 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.
The Wheel of the Year Turns
Imbolc is one of 8 main seasonal celebrations that make up The Wheel of the Year. If you’re not familiar with the idea of the Wheel of The Year, it is essentially a map of the Earth’s journey thro...