Here in the Northern Hemisphere we are celebrating Imbolc. Imbolc celebrates the Goddess in her incarnation as the Bride of the returning Sun God. For the celebration of Imbolc, many candles are lit to symbolise the return of light and heat represented by the Sun God. Grain dollies made from the sheaves of the last harvest represent the Bride. The Goddess and God await the return of Spring and their sacred marriage at Beltaine. Often called Midwinter, as Imbolc is half-way between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.
To my friends in the Southern Hemisphere, wishing you a joyful Lughnasadh or Lammas!
MagickMermaid 
Happy Imbolc!
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Thank you so much, Vanya! 🙂
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Imbolc is a new one on me. I must not be Northern enough here in Yorkshire. Still, every day’s a school day so – welcome future Bride of the returning Sun God. Hope your marriage works out. 🙂
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Yorkshire is north of the equator so you’re in. Luckily, their marriage every year is successful! 🙂
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Excellent! Well in that case: Happy Imbolc! 😃
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I didn’t know that Imbolc was the actual name of Punxsutawny Phil. Live and learn! Lol, joking, this was new to me and fascinating! ❤
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😀 Always fun to learn something new!
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Yes indeedy! 😄
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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today, signifying six more weeks of winter, making Feb. 2 Midwinter this year. But in Groundhog Day years when he doesn’t see his shadow, winter is almost over, so when is Imbolc celebrated then? 😀
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I wonder if Bill Murray sees his shadow every year! 😀
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Thank you for the lovely image, good wishes and information. Like others, I have learned something new 💕
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Thank you so much, Wiebke! 🙂
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Nice post🙂
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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Merry ( belated) Imbolc! And thankyou kindly for the Merry Lughnasadh wishes! Autumn is my favourite season, so I’m excited for it to be getting closer…. hope you’re having a lovely midwinter!
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Thank you so much! So far, so good. I love Autumn as well. There is special magick for each season. 🙂
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No worries 🙂 And yes, definitely! I love that transitional stage as one season merges into the other. Magickal indeed!
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First time I he heard the name of the Goddess lmbolc! Well shared 🙏
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Thank you for visiting, Priti! 🙂 (Imbolc is the name of the holiday. )
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Oh my, this year just flies …
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Yes, I can’t believe it’s March already!
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I can’t say if I want to make time move backward or forward
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January and February were not that great so I’m hoping March will be an improvement! 😀
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