Merry Meet!
As the Wheel of the Year continues to turn we find ourselves approaching the first fire festival of the year, Imbolc. Many refer to Samhain as the Witch's New Year (and if you do, I mean no offense by my differing opinion) however, this has never quite set right to me. Why is the new year celebrated as winter is approaching as opposed to spring? One of the most rewarding parts of being an eclectic pagan is the freedom to make one's practice their own. So, for me, I honor the midwinter celebration of Imbolc as the coming of the new year.
Imbolc marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. Typically, this is just accepted as February 1st, however this year it falls on Tuesday, February 3rd. Personally, I feel like the sabbats are much more of a seasonal occurrence than an isolated day so I start preparing for the upcoming sabbat a couple of weeks in advance and let it carry through in my home for a couple of weeks after the actual day, much like how people celebrate Christmas.
Over the coming weeks I'll share more about my Imbolc celebrations and how I honor the wheel of the year with crafts, rituals, decor, and special recipes.
Blessed Be,
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