Imbolc 2026


I enter this season a bit bitter-sweet.  A lot of things that I 'typically' have done are just not on the table right now. Feeling detached from a couple of spiritual communities is hard. But I have other spiritual communities that I'm really glad to be a part of (scooby-dooby-doo) so it is all in balance, but that doesn't mean I don't miss what has passed.  

I know some seem Imbolc as the beginning of Spring, and maybe in some ecosystems it is.  Here, though it really is still winter, even if we get the thaw.  This year, I am not sure we're going to get one, as we have perhaps a record-setting streak of super cold. There is a warm up coming, but that warm up is in the 20-30 degree range...not exactly spring like.  

Still, the signs of the wheel turning are still apparent. The sun rises earlier and sets later. I did hear some geese coming back a week or so ago. So... Celebrate Spring we shall.   

For omens, I drew Mugwort (Druid Plant Oracle), and Laguz for February.  Both omens speak to intuition.  It's a good time to work on development of these abilities. Mugwort also has protective qualities, clearing negative influences.  Mugwort-infused water sounds like a good tool to me.

There's also a full moon tonight, and with the snow on the ground, the night is especially bright.  If wer a bit warmer, maybe I'd do something with that!



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