Imbolc Brigid Flame Devotion
Imbolc is the festival of Brigid, the Celtic goddess of fire, poetry, healing, and smithcraft. This devotional ritual invites her blessings for the year ahead.
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sabbat-ritualsritualbeginner30-45 minutes
Purpose
Honors the goddess Brigid on her sacred day of Imbolc, inviting her blessings
Optimal Timing
Moon Phase:
Time of Day:dusk
Ingredients
White candlesMany - as many as possible
Honoring Brigids flame
MilkSmall cup
Traditional Imbolc offering
Bread or oatcakesSmall portion
Harvest offering to Brigid
Brigids cross1
Symbol of Brigid
Substitutes: Reeds or straw to make one
Tools Needed
- White or light-colored cloth
- Bell or chime
Preparation Steps
- 1Clean home thoroughly (spring cleaning begins)
- 2Gather or make Brigids cross
Ritual Steps
- 1Set up altar with white cloth
- 2Place Brigids cross in center
- 3Light each candle saying: I light this flame for Brigid
- 4Ring bell three times
- 5Say: Brigid, Lady of the Flame, Keeper of the Sacred Well, Mistress of Healing and Poetry, I honor you on this your day.
- 6Offer milk and bread saying: Accept these offerings, Bright One
- 7Sit in candlelight and invite Brigids inspiration
- 8Ask for blessings of creativity, healing, or craftsmanship
- 9Hang Brigids cross above doorway for protection
Correspondences
Safety & Ethics
- •Many candles require careful fire safety
- •Brigid is honored in many traditions - approach with respect
- •Offerings can be left outside after ritual
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