Feb. 2nd - Candlemas (Imbolc)
Tarot Card: The Star
Altar Decorations: snowflake cut-outs, white and yellow flowers, a crown of thirteen candles, a sprig of evergreen, Witches broom or Besom, statue of Triple Goddess in her Maiden phase.
Herbs: angelica, basil, bay, benzoine, heather, myrrh
Incense: basil, myrrh, wisteria
Gods & Goddess': Brigid (Celtic Goddess of Fire, wisdom and poetry, calving), Aradia (daughter of Diana)
Colors: white, red, pink
Gemstones: amethyst, garnet, onyx, turquoise
Food: Seeds, poppy, sesame, sunflower, poppyseed breads and cakes, herbal teas
Lore: Fertility and growth are celebrated at this time. Initiations into groups or covens are convened at this time. One tradition calls for the lighting of all lamps or candles in the home just for a few moments to honor the suns return. Persephone returns from the pool re-born.
