Almanac 1st to 7th February and Imbolc Magical Notes

Source of Original Image

All information from "Llewellyn's Magical Almanac 2016"

Colour and Incense based on information used by Llewellyn from

Personal Almanac by Amber Wolfe

All times are Eastern Standard (US) Time (EST)

or Eastern Daylight (US) Time (EDT)

Next Sabbats and Full/New Moons

2nd February - Imbolc - Northern Hemisphere (NH)

2nd February - Lammas - Southern Hemisphere (SH)

8th February New Moon

22nd February Full Moon

February Correspondences

Stone: Amethyst

Animal: Otter

Flower: Violet, Primrose

Ruling Planer: Uranus

Zodiac: Aquarius

Magical Notes: 

Imbolc is a very special time as the earth is waking up. Life is starting anew and

the days are now growing longer. Though it is still cold and snowy, depending on

your location. Our winter has mostly consisted of rain and wind, and at times mild.

But the earth is now warming and spring/Ostara will soon be upon us. Just look around

you and you will notice the daffodils have broken through the cold earth and already

flowering in some places. Catkins are already forming on Willows and leaf buds and making

themselves known.

Earlier I posted I posted a short article on Cleansing your home and yourself. You could

add this to your day of honouring Brighid and Imbolc and making a fresh start. Awakening

yourself and your home from the winter slumber.

Have a blessed Imbolc and may all your seeds grow strong and bountiful!

~ Pagan )O(

Imbolc

From Llewellyn's Witches' Datebook 2016

During this sabbat we honor the Goddess Brigid, the protector of hearth, home,

healers, and smiths. Imbolc falls during a time of great cold ice, and snow. But

deep within the earth life is beginning to stir, and above the earth the hours

of daylight begin to increase. This is a sabbat of fire and light. Honor Brigid by

building a fire in your fireplace or cauldron.

            Remove any holiday greenery left from Yule and burn it in an act of

purification. If you have a cornhusk doll from Lammas, it may also be burned.

Save its ashes and sprinkle them in the garden during spring planting.

            As night begins to fall light a new white candle. Carry it through your home,

pausing as you pass a window, a door, or a mirror. Place the candle on a table. To

honor the increasing light surround it with several small mirrors; let the candle burn.

As it burns, think of the light that burns inside of you. Think of the light you, which

fuels your creativity and imagination. Take a moment to thank Brigid for these things.

            End your celebration by making some hot chocolate. Be sure to top it with plenty

of whipped cream or marshmallows.

~ James Kambos

The Moon and Correspondences For This Week

Monday 1st

Waning Moon  

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter 

Colour: Lavender

Moon Sign: Scorpio

Incense: Narcissus

Tuesday 2nd

Imbolc

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter 

Colour: Gray

Moon Sign: Scorpio

Moon Enters: Sagittarius 10:50 am

Incense: Basil

Wednesday 3rd

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: White

Moon Sign: Sagittarius

Incense: Bay Laurel

Thursday 4th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Turquoise

Moon Sign: Sagittarius

Moon Enters: Capricorn 7:44 pm

Incense: Jasmine

Friday 5th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Purple

Moon Sign: Capricorn

Incense: Violet

Saturday 6th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Brown

Moon Sign: Capricorn

Incense: Magnolia

Sunday 24th

Waning Moon

Moon Phase: Fourth Quarter

Colour: Yellow

Moon Sign: Capricorn

Moon Enters: Aquarius 12:59 am

Incense: Frankincense