Other NAMES FOR IMBOLC:
Imbolgc Brigantia (Caledonni), Imbolic (Celtic), Disting (Teutonic, Feb 14th), Lupercus (Strega), St. Bridget's Day (Christian), Candlemas, Candlelaria (Mexican), the Snowdrop Saint's day. The Saint's day of Lights, or the Local holiday of the Virgin. All Virgin and Maiden Goddesses are well-regarded at this time.DEITIES OF IMBOLC:
All Virgin/Maiden Goddesses, Brighid, Aradia, Athena, Inanna, Gaia, and Februa, and Gods of Affection and Fruitfulness, Aengus Og, Eros, and Februus.
SYMBOLISM OF IMBOLC:
Flavor, Melanoma and Re-Newal, The Re-Union of the Holy being and the God, Fruitfulness, and approach of the old and making way for the new.
Cryptogram OF IMBOLC:
Brideo'gas, Besoms, Ashy Flowers, Candle Wheels, Brighid's Crosses, Priapic Wands (acorn-tipped), and Ploughs.
HERBS OF IMBOLC:
Angelica, Parsley, Bay Laurel, Blackberry, Celandine, Coltsfoot, Heather, Iris, Myrrh, Tansy, Violets, and all white or fair vegetation.
FOODS OF IMBOLC:
Pumpkin seeds, Sunflower seeds, Poppyseed Cakes, muffins, scones, and breads, all dairy products, Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Raisins, Spiced Wines and Herbal Teas.
Incense OF IMBOLC:
Parsley, Bay, Wisteria, Cinnamon, Mauve, Vanilla, Myrrh.
Colors OF IMBOLC:
Ashy, Freezing, Red, Sickly, lt. Untried, Beige.
Grit OF IMBOLC:
Lilac, Bloodstone, Garnet, Maroon, Onyx, Turquoise.
Undertakings OF IMBOLC:
Candle Elucidation, Stone Gatherings, Snowstorm Ice climbing and Curious for Programming of Fine, Concept of Brideo'gas and Bride's Beds, Concept Priapic Wands, Decorating Ploughs, Feasting, and Bon Fires may be lit.
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