Imbolic provides the first glimmers of life
in the darkness of Earth. The Goddess prepares for the birth of
the Sun God. Imbolic coincides with Ground Hog Day.




Traditional Foods

Foods that represent growth, such as seeds (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower,etc.)
poppyseed breads, and cakes, and herbal teas.

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Traditional Ritual Herbs

angelica, basil, bay, benzoin, celandine, heather, myrrh
and all yellow flowers.

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Altar Decorations

a crown of 13 red candles, a spring of evergreen, a besom or
Witch's broom to symbolize the "sweeping out of the old", a
small statue or figurine representing the Triple Goddess in
Her Maiden aspect

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Incense

basil, myrrh and wisteria

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Gemstones

amethyst, garnet, onyx, turquoise

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Candle Colors

white, red, pink, brown

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Ritual Potpourri

45 drops myrrh oil
1 cup oak moss
2 cups dried heather flowers
2 cups dried wisteria
1 cup dried yellow tulip petals
1/2 cup dried basil
1/2 cup dried and chopped bay leaves

Mix the myrrh oil with the oak moss, and then add
the remaining ingredients. Stir the potpourri well and
store in a tightly covered, ceramic or glass container

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