Imbolc

So I'm sure everyone knows what today is! It's Candlemas of course! About every Pagan and Wiccan I talked to seemed to not be having anything going on for this very special Sabbat which kind of surprised me. Candlemas, or Imbolc, or Nos Gwyl Fair, is a major Sabbat and represents new beginnings. The Lady of Fire and Lord of Ice are celebrated on this day. In my tradition we celebrate with the Celtic Fire Goddess Brighid and celebrate her return as well as the return of the God.

If you want to read more about Candlemas in my tradition you can go here: http://www.dynionmwyn.net/Candlemas.html

February 2nd is also part of another tradition: Groundhog's Day! Some people don't believe in Groundhog's Day. I'm sure they're saying to themselves right now "how is a groundhog going to determine if it's still winter or spring?" or "who cares". Well, it's been a tradition for a very long time. It's older than even some of the  traditions in Wicca!

For Imbolc, I got up early this morning to get dressed and refreshed. Then I did meditation for about an hour and took care of my plants. I'm planning on doing a traditional ritual tonight for it which includes all the trimmings. Unfortunately, my friend who was going to celebrate it with me has a family get together. I wonder why pretty much all of my Pagan, Wiccan, and Witch friends aren't celebrating it.

In fact, I'm starting to notice that people are getting really lazy when it comes to recognizing Sabbats and Esbats. I understand the busy lives that people live but it doesn't take long to take 10 minutes out of the day to at least meditate. Plus, it's a Saturday. The people I know don't work on Saturdays. We need to kick this lazy attitude to the curb and get the ball rolling again.

Anyway, Happy Imbolc everyone!