Celtic Wheel of the Year
The cross-quarter, fire festival of Imbolc, on the Celtic "Wheel of the Year," is traditionally celebrated beginning on the eve of February 1 (Feb. 2 in some locales) or celebrated according to the precisely timed astronomical and astrological date exactly between the Winter Solstice and the Vernal Equinox (the mid-point of winter; this year occurring on February 4). Imbolc is dedicated to the goddess Brigid or St. Bridget of Ireland.
​
The Irish name for February is Feabhra and the Anglo-Saxon name for this month was Solmonath (literally, “sun month”), noting the gradual return of the light after the darkness of midwinter.
February (Februarius) & Februa
"Lady February"
.jpg)
%201.jpg)
February is named after “Februa,” the Roman festival of purification, held on February 15. The print depicts Februa as a goddess in a shell, pouring water from a small jug. She is pulled along by two fish, which represent Pisces—the astrological sign which falls at the end of the month.
"Februa"
%201.jpg)
"Juno Februa"
%202.jpg)
"Juno Februa"
Thematic Images for Imbolc
Imbolc altars (Wiccan)
"Imbolc Dreams"
Thematic Images for Imbolc Blessings
Brigid's Day collage
Thematic Images for the Goddess of Imbolc, Brigit (Brigid, Brighid).
Goddess of Poetry, Healing, and Smithcraft
Brigid, goddess of poetry, music. and healing
Brigid, goddess of inspiration and creativity
Brigid of the Green Mantle
