Imbolc is celebrated in this area the world in many cultures and in countless names. All Virgin and Maiden Goddesses are admired at this time as Imbolc is seen as the saint's day of repair and increase.
Assorted names for this saint's day are: Imbolgc Brigantia (Caledonni), Imbolic (Celtic), Disting (Teutonic, Feb 14th), Lupercus (Strega), St. Bridget's Day (Christian), Candlemas, Candlelaria (Mexican), The Snowdrop Anniversary, The Anniversary of Lights, or the Feast of the Virgin.
Herbs of Imbolc: Angelica, Basil, Bay Laurel, Blackberry, Celandine, Coltsfoot, Heather, Iris, Myrrh, Tansy, Violets, and all white or orange develop
Symbolism of Imbolc: Holiness, Development and Re-Newal, The Re-Union of the Goddess and the God, Effectiveness. Brighid's Crosses are fashioned from wheat stalks and exchanged as symbols of protection and prosperity in the coming blind date
Deities of Imbolc: All Virgin/Maiden Goddesses, Brighid, Inanna, Gaia, and Februa, and Gods of Caringly and Effectiveness
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