Imbolc Feb 2nd Altar Ideas

Tips

The number one decoration for Imbolc is by far the simplest of any holiday: candles. As one of the Fire Festivals, flames and candles are very important to Imbolc (in fact, the Christian version is even called Candlemas.) Simply fill your home with candles of all shapes and sizes (just be extremely careful with all that fire!)

Imbolc has several themes but one is associated with old country practices involving springtime livestock: dairy products. Honor the sheep, goats and cows that supply us with our daily milk and butter by putting together a wildflower (or florist-picked) arrangement in an old milk bottle and displaying it in your kitchen or on your altar.

Another theme that goes along with Imbolc is the weather, which tends to be a bit tempestuous this time of year. Honor the raindrops by decorating in shades of grey, whether it be a new throw pillow, a tablecloth on your altar or even a fresh new accent wall.

The Celtic goddess Brighid is often associated with Imbolc so decorate with her symbols, including bells and St. Brighid’s Cross.

Begin bringing out your spring decorations – after all, Imbolc is the Pagan first day of Spring!
Imbolc


In addition to your magickal tools, you will need:


White Altar Cloth

Light Green Taper Goddess Candle

Light Yellow Taper God Candle

13 White 4" Stick Candles

Brideo'ga*

Small Woven Basket with White Flowers

Pentacle Candle Wheel

Handful of Acorns

Cauldron

Snow/Crushed Ice

Potpourri Holder

Tea Light

Basil, Bay, Heather Flowers, Cinnamon and Vanilla Potpourri Blend**

Long Wood Stick Matches

*A Brideo'ga is a corn husk doll made specifically for Imbolc. I have a tutorial that I will be doing, most likely a video on youtube around that time. I will also be doing a video on how to make Brigids cross as well but those will be more around the end of January when it is timely.




**You may want to make or find the potpourri blend a few days before doing this ritual.