What day is Imbolc?

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Kassandra
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Burning of the Greens

Postby Kassandra » Sun Jan 31, 2016 8:36 pm

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What a nice thread. Thanks for sharing, everyone.

Saw this pic on my FaceBook. I never knew about the tradition of "burning of the greens" on Imbolc. It makes perfect sense, though, letting go of a winter symbol, making way for spring spirit. Anyone else do this, or something similar, for their Imbolc celebration?

burning of the greens - Selena Fox.jpg
Source: https://www.facebook.com/SelenaFoxUpdat ... =3&theater




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Re: What day is Imbolc?

Postby Becks » Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:28 pm

Oh yeah, I've burned bay leaves (sacred to Brigid) with wishes ("seeds planted for the coming year") written on them. I like candle divination as well at this time of year.

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Re: What day is Imbolc?

Postby Kassandra » Tue Feb 02, 2016 10:32 pm

Oh yeah, I've burned bay leaves (sacred to Brigid) with wishes ("seeds planted for the coming year") written on them. I like candle divination as well at this time of year.
Cool, that's like an indoor version of what Selena & Company did. I've used bay leaves for a similar purpose before (aren't they great to write on?!). Sometimes I use them in lieu of "petition papers" in spells. The outdoor communal event seems awfully fun, though...it's nice to have options.

Thanks, Becks! :wink:





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