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Imbolc ritual
There is so much transformational energy for this New Moon sisters! Where I live in the East coast of the United States we have been hurting from the Arctic winds and craving the warmth. So with that anticipation, I humbly gift you my Imbolc ritual. It is a four day ritual which starts tonight on the New Moon. Will you join me in these four days of ritual?
Ritual for Days 1, 2 and 3
-Start on the New Moon before Imbolc
-Choose whatever time works best for you. Close to or after sunset is recommended.
-I recommend setting up an altar to keep your jars in continued sacred space throughout these four days. A place where sunlight and moonlight will shine upon them is ideal.
-Materials needed: altar, votive candle, matches, small jar with lid filled with water for each participant, music player, 4-6 minute long song for meditation time
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Hum while holding your hand to your heart to tune in to your body. For a group, you may put a hand to the back of the person next to you where their heart is. In a circle, hum together.
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Welcome the directions & elements. You may do this however you feel called or comfortable doing so. Here is a simple welcome that I use for my New Moon Intention Circles:
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Turning to the East, we welcome Air, freedom and the power of thoughts. Welcome Air from the East!
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Turning to the South, we welcome Fire, sensuality and the power of action. Welcome Fire from the South!
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Turning to the West, we welcome Water, emotions and the power of cleansing. Welcome Water from the West!
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Turning to the North, we welcome Earth, grounding and the power of home. Welcome Earth from the North!
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Welcome any Ancestors/Goddesses/Guardians
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Light a votive candle & read the Imbolc Intention: “Imbolc--in the belly, Mother Earth pregnant with Spring and new life. What are we holding inside ourselves that we wish to see birthed this Spring?”
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Play a song 4-6 minute long softly while meditating on the question and holding your small jar filled with water. I recommend Shawna Carol’s Blessed Be.
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Extinguish the votive candle.
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Goodbye to any Ancestors/Goddesses/Guardians who joined you.
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Goodbye to the directions & elements. Again you may do this however you feel called or comfortable. Here is what I use:
o Turning to the East, farewell Air, freedom and the power of thoughts. Thank you and Farewell Air from the East!
o Turning to the South, farewell Fire, sensuality and the power of action. Thank you and Farewell Fire from the South!
o Turning to the West, farewell Water, emotions and the power of cleansing. Thank you and farewell Water from the West!
o Turning to the North, farewell Earth, grounding and the power of home. Thank you and farewell Earth from the North!
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Hum while holding your hand to your heart to tune in to your body. For a group, you may put a hand to the back of the person next to you where their heart is. In a circle, hum together.
Ritual for Day 4- Imbolc
-Choose whatever time works best for you. Close to when the sunset is recommended.
-Materials needed: altar, votive candle, matches, small jar with lid filled with water for each participant, music player, 4-6 minute long song for meditation time, divination tool you know how to use, paper, pencils/pens.
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Hum while holding your hand to your heart to tune in to your body. For a group, you may put a hand to the back of the person next to you where their heart is. In a circle, hum together.
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Welcome the directions & elements. You may do this however you feel called or comfortable doing so. Here is a simple welcome that I use for my New Moon Intention Circles:
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Turning to the East, we welcome Air, freedom and the power of thoughts. Welcome Air from the East!
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Turning to the South, we welcome Fire, sensuality and the power of action. Welcome Fire from the South!
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Turning to the West, we welcome Water, emotions and the power of cleansing. Welcome Water from the West!
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Turning to the North, we welcome Earth, grounding and the power of home. Welcome Earth from the North!
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Welcome any Ancestors/Goddesses/Guardians
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Light a votive candle & read the Imbolc Intention: “Imbolc--in the belly, Mother Earth pregnant with Spring and new life. What are we holding inside ourselves that we wish to see birthed this Spring?”
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Put your chosen song on repeat so it plays until it’s time to extinguish your candle. Meditate on the intention and write down your answers.
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Imbolc is also a time for divination- an in between time. Use the divination tool you have brought to ask, “What am I holding inside myself that will come forth this Spring that I’m unaware of?”
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Hold your jar filled with water to your heart. Feel the energy of your Imbolc intentions held within it. Drink the water and feel it nourishing you. Supporting you in manifesting this Spring what will most benefit you. Take at least three deep breaths.
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Extinguish the votive candle.
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Goodbye to any Ancestors/Goddesses/Guardians who joined you.
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Goodbye to the directions & elements. Again you may do this however you feel called or comfortable. Here is what I use:
o Turning to the East, farewell Air, freedom and the power of thoughts. Thank you and Farewell Air from the East!
o Turning to the South, farewell Fire, sensuality and the power of action. Thank you and Farewell Fire from the South!
o Turning to the West, farewell Water, emotions and the power of cleansing. Thank you and farewell Water from the West!
o Turning to the North, farewell Earth, grounding and the power of home. Thank you and farewell Earth from the North!
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Hum while holding your hand to your heart to tune in to your body. For a group, you may put a hand to the back of the person next to you where their heart is. In a circle, hum together.
So sisters that concludes the four days of ritual leading up to Imbolc. If you choose to use the rituals above, I would love to know if anything came up for you. I am sending so much love and light your way during this time of gestation. Blessed Imbolc!
Comments
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Friday, 31 January 2014
Thank you Molly! I was inspired to share my ritual by your posts from your personal blog where you did the same. I felt brave enough to share. I also got the idea for the humming from you!!!
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Saturday, 01 February 2014
I wondered about the humming! It works very well!
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Thanks, Paola!