Clearing Old, Welcoming New
Imbolc is a celebration of the rhythm of the earth. A clearing of old. A welcoming of new. An echo of transformation throughout your being. A spoke in the Wheel of the Year.
But, Imbolc is a celebration of the nature and moves to rhythms not man made. This year the sun transits 15 degrees Aquarius around February 4. So, let’s let nature, not humans, set the date.
Imbolc is a time of reflection, introspection, integration
Clear Your Old
Breathe deeply into yourself. Allow your breath to go to the marrow of your being. Connect to the glowing ember within.
Reflect: What calls to be let go? Let the answer rise to the level of your consciousness. Name it. Hold it in your heart.
Introspect: How might you let it go? Let the ways rise to the level of your consciousness. Does it feel too outlandish? Too difficult to accomplish? Don’t worry. Allow the ideas to rise without judgment or fear.
Integrate: What works for you in this moment? What are ways of letting go you can commit to? Write them on a square of paper. Include your statement of intent. Then fold your letting go into an envelope. Ready to make your envelope? Use this pattern or another!
How will you send it into the universe? Bury it. Burn it. Let it dissolve in water.
Welcome Your New
Breathe deeply into yourself. Allow your breath to go to the marrow of your being. Connect to the glowing ember within.
Reflect: What shall you welcome? Let the answer rise to the level of your consciousness. Name it. Hold it in your heart.
Introspect: How might I welcome it? Let the ways rise to the level of yourconsciousness. Does it feel too outlandish? Too difficult to accomplish? Don’t worry. Allow the ideas to rise without judgment or fear.
Integrate: What works for me in this moment? How can I be a welcoming presence? Write what surfaces on a square of paper. Include your statement of intent.
Now fold your welcome into an envelope. Ready to make your envelope? Use this pattern or another!
How will you integrate this into your life? Place the on your altar, in your prayer space, in your journal. Use it to reflect upon as the days grow longer and you and the earth welcome new life. Discover different ways to become the change in your life!