Imbolc Rituals and Aromatherapy

imbolc

This year, Imbolc falls on Monday February 1 - Tuesday February 2, 2021. It is typically celebrated sundown to sundown, between February 1st and 2nd. Imbolc is the Sabbat which marks the middle point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Imbolc means “in the belly” which signifies that the Earth is pregnant and expectant of the coming warmer months which bring the return of plants and animals. This is a time for purification and fertilization of our desired manifestations which we will harvest later on in the year. The ground is hard and frozen in most places in the northern hemisphere. The seeds (intentions and wishes) we planted for this year’s harvest are deep in the unseen realms, gestating and coming into creation. Like a fertilized egg in the womb, they are gathering strength, growing at their own pace and forming into new, one of a kind manifestations. It’s a powerful time to patiently foster the faith that our wishes and desires are coming into form.

celtic goddess brigid

Brigid is the Celtic patroness of healing, poetry and smithcraft. She represents the maiden aspect of the triple goddess associated with Spring, fire, hearth, motherhood and childbirth. Brigid provides uninterrupted inspiration and encouragement. This makes her the ideal Goddess to usher in a new year and help solidify our desires for the seasons ahead. Brigid is an Empress in the making, a master medicine woman in her most innocent form. 


It is believed that Imbolc was originally a pagan festival to honor the goddess Brigid and was later Christianized as the feast day of Saint Brigid. Brigid is typically portrayed as a flame-haired Irish goddess with a cloak made of sunbeams. Her name means the “Exalted One” and she is also known as Brigantia, Brid, Bride, Briginda, Brigdu, and Brigit. Brigid’s main place of worship is at the monastery in Kildare, Ireland, where she has continued to be revered and honored as St. Brigid, after the Christianization of the British Isles. There is some evidence that suggests that Saint Brigid is an actual woman who was the daughter of a Druid king and his Christian wife. The Flame of Ireland still burns at this monastery in Brigid’s honor. Today, many pilgrimage to Kildare seeking Brigid’s sacred healing well waters and holy sites.


Saint Brigid's Cathedral, Kildare Town, Ireland

imbolc correspondences

Use these correspondences of Imbolc to decorate your altar and space in celebration of the coming sun and warmer months!

  • Celtic Goddess Brigid statue, Brigid's Cross, photos or related objects
  • Brigid offerings of milk, bread and candles
  • Seeds
  • Eggs
  • White candles
  • Snow flakes and snow  
  • Spring flowers like Daffodils and Tulips  + other symbols of Spring
  • White, Green, Gold and Red colors




imbolc rituals

Seasonal holidays honor the cycles of our Mother Earth, Father Sun, and Grandmother Moon. These are days full of power that bring potency to our personal and collective work. These rituals are a fitting way to celebrate Imbolc and welcome back the heat of the sun.




  • Light fires of inspiration to illuminate our path ahead. For those living in urban environments, upon sunset (on February 1st) light every lamp in the house. Better yet place a candle in every room if only for a few minutes to honor the sun’s rebirth. 

  • Eat spicy foods such as stews and curries to symbolize the warming of the Earth!



  • Get crafty and make a traditional Brigid’s cross for your altar or to hang over your door.  
  • Brigid Dolls made of corn husks are traditionally made during this time to represent fertility, fortune, healing and fertility.   

  • Make seed cakes for yourself and for the birds! 

Ribbons, cloth and gifts hanging from the branches of a tree at the Holy Well shrine for Saint Brigid in Kildare.


  • Visit a holy well, spring, stream or body of water and engage in a ritual that symbolizes the purification and fertilization of your intentions!  
  • Tie ribbons or string near a spring, stream or well. It is believed that Brigid or Saint Brigid will touch these ribbons and imbue them with healing powers. 

aromatherapy for imbolc

Kate’s Magik products for Fertility - Light - Warmth - Sun - Fire

Imbolc (February 1st + 2nd) marks the middle point betwixt the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Imbolc is the most potent Sabbat for fostering faith and tending to our seeds, so that our wishes and desires can grow into form. Imbolc Perfume celebrates the return of the sun and fertilizes your dreams and desires. It is best used between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox and for Imbolc rituals and ceremony. Apply and visualize your intentions coming to fruition for the highest good of all.  Scent Profile: Supportive Amyris and nurturing Vanilla provide the warmth needed to make it through the Winter Season. Jasmine calls forth the flowering of Spring while Clementine provides the zest of the Summer sun ahead.

Brigid is the Celtic patroness of healing, poetry and smithcraft. She represents the maiden aspect of the triple goddess associated with Spring, fire, hearth, motherhood and childbirth. Brigid provides uninterrupted inspiration and encouragement. This makes her the ideal Goddess to usher in a new year and help solidify our desires for the seasons ahead. Brigid is an Empress in the making, a master medicine woman in her most innocent form. Scent Profile: The aroma of Brigid Perfume is a rich fusion of earth, spice and flower. Mystic Myrrh represents the sacred ground, while aromatic Bay Laurel evokes her victorious potential. Queen Rose joins it all together with her fiery but deeply compassionate nature. Brigid perfume is deeply complex, yet fiery and triumphant.

Sun Medicine Perfume was composed on the Summer Solstice in honor of our planet’s most brilliant and life-giving star. The Sun radiates warmth, bliss, and bestows joyful fulfillment. In order to harness the highest potency of light, Sun Medicine is blended during the height of Summer, when the Sun reaches its peak and midsummer light shines to its fullest capacity. Sun Medicine is here to illuminate your darkest moment, provide strength and encouragement and ignite your spirit to reach its greatest potential. Scent Profile: Balsamy, balancing Himalayan Cedarwood provides a supportive foundation while tenderhearted Neroli illuminates and encourages. A juicy medley of Citrus transmits liquid sunshine with a touch of fiery Pink Pepper. Sun Medicine will illuminate your path, conjure joy, and instill a sense of limitless possibilities.
$ 27.99



Ra Sacred Perfume is an essential oil perfume roll-on created for energy and empowerment. Ra is the ancient Egyptian Sun God known as creator and ruler of the Heavens. He represents light, warmth, power and energy. Deep, restorative Oakmoss with a touch of Egyptian Jasmine make this a truly empowering blend.    


The Sphinx Moth is a strikingly beautiful moth family named after the Great Sphinx of Egypt - part human, part animal and lover of the Sun god Ra and the Earth from which it rises. Sphinx Moth Body Perfume Oil empowers you and instills a lust for life, letting you feel the joy of the Sun and the depth of the Earth. Run, dance, howl, this life is yours to do with as you please. Just let yourself be free. You are safe now. Sophisticated Oakmoss combined with musky Labdanum creates a profound and highly spiritual cradle for the sunny-sweet spirit of Bergamot and the tender-hearted Ylang Ylang. This blend is worthy of the Ancient Egyptian Gods. 


Stream of Success Aura Mist is a joyful aromatherapy mist which creates a sunny environment and evokes the sweet smell of success. We crave success to feel good. Stream of Success Aura Mist was designed to bring forth the inner smile and help radiate the joy needed to attract the rewards we deserve and manifest the energy of success in our endeavors. It's a powerful tool to attract success and good fortune as well as encourage confidence and effective communication. Stream of Success Aura Mist features grounding, wise Cedarwood with radiant Red Mandarin.



Fertility & Manifestation Anointing Oil was created to manifest new ideas and create miracles! The word Fertility signifies the preparation of fertile ground for planting or creating something new - in art, relationships, health, business and money etc. - in other words, fertile energy to manifest a new creation. Fertility & Manifestation Anointing Oil is a tool to help bring forth our inner visionary and create something uniquely our own. Fertility & Manifestation Anointing Oil is a blend of musky Indonesian Patchouli and purifying Cedarwood with sunny sweet orange and a touch of Indian spice.  



Sun of Success Anointing Oil opens doors, fosters communication and brings success. Sun of Success Anointing Oil helps one achieve goals in any aspect of life such as career, creativity, legal matters, fame, health and more. A blend of deep and grounding Frankincense with bright, uplifting Citrus, Sun of Success Anointing Oil attracts the energy of bright, sunny success.  


Aphrodisian Fire Massage + Body Oil for love, passion and sensuality. Aphrodisian Fire Massage + Body Oil is a bewitchingly sensual massage and body oil which enhances romance, excites the senses and evokes Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. Massage this oil over your partner's entire body and feel the passion rising or self-apply as a skin-nourishing, fiery body oil to bring fourth passion, love and confidence. Use to heighten sensual pleasures or wear to entice, attract and seduce. Aphrodisian Fire Massage + Body Oil is an exotic wood and flower essential oil blend. Sandalwood and Patchouli are deep and sensual, while sultry Rose and flowery Ylang Ylang add a touch of the feminine.    



Fire Aromatherapy Body Lotion was created to evoke love, passion and sensuality. Fire fuels confidence, passion and creativity. Fire Aromatherapy Body Lotion is an exotic wood and flower essential oil blend. Deep wood notes are sensual while sultry florals add a touch of the feminine. Fire Body Lotion is sensual and empowering. Sandalwood will encourage faith and trust, while Moroccan Rose opens the heart and raises your vibration. Lavish this lotion generously from head to toe while setting your intention for the day or evening. Inhale the divine aromas and visualize your wishes coming true.  



Breath of Life Diffuser Oil is a calming blend of Lavender, Lemon, Sandalwood, Frankincense to nurture the spirit and inspire sacred wisdom. Breath of Life Diffuser Oil is a perfect oil to relieve stress and diffuse during yoga, meditation or any spiritual practice.  

imbolc ritual tin

The Kate's Magik Imbolc Ritual Tin includes a REAL Daffodil Bulb along with a 1ML bottle of Imbolc Perfume, Fertility & Manifestation Anointing Oil, 1 Stream of Success Aura Mist and 1 tealight candle! Follow along with the provided instructional card or design your own ritual.


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