Imbolc or Imbolg is a Gaelic fire festival & cross quarter day marking the mid-point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. For the ancient Celts, cross quarter days signaled the beginning of a season! In this case, Imbolg is a threshold crossing initiating us into Spring.

It is a time when the momentum shifts from death to rebirth. Though Winter is still all too present above ground, something deep below begins to awaken and quiver into consciousness. It’s not obvious on the surface of things but to those who are paying attention there are signals and signs that a cycle of renewal is beginning and preparing to emerge, come Spring.

Nature  reveals that the process of awakening is not for the faint of heart. It takes great courage (bravery of the heart) to meet life at the edge of our comfort zone which is how we expand and grow into new horizons. New beginnings require strong vision and focus and inevitably will bring an element of challenge and surprise - our faith and perseverance will be tested. So be ready. The journey of awakening can be both daunting and exhilarating all at once!

The intention of this ceremony is to develop a relationship with this time of the year and support the process of AWAKENING. We will practice standing between worlds - giving ourselves permission to embody paradox, to shape-shift accordingly, to create space for ample rest while simultaneously sensing the inner stirring that's afoot.

IT WILL COMBINE ELEMENTS OF:

- Guided meditation

- Journaling and reflection

- Somatic & creative orienting

- Conversation & sharing

WHAT TO BRING:

-  Candle & lighter

- Journal & writing utensil

- Creative making supplies *optional

- Yoga mat for movement *optional