Imbolc Midwinter Ceremony - by Gather & Arise

Imbolc (true date February 1st, 2025) celebrates the midway point between the Winter Solstice & Spring Equinox.

The word Imbolc (also Imbolg) translated from the Gaelic language as 'in the belly' - while observing the natural world around us now we can see that Mother Earth while she rests is generating and on the cusp of birthing new life in the season to come. Midwinter calls us to reflect on this slow nuturing time not only for our external surrondings, but internal as well.

'Spring is on the hortizon and Midwinter beckons to awaken your potential and prepare for graceful and full expression of what has been gestating in the belly of your soul through the dark cold months.' - John & Karen Ward

Come gather in community to celebrate, honor, & reflect during this midwinter ceremony. The ceremony will consist of a sacred circle where participants are given the space to reflect upon their state of being during these cold & dark days

• What has this Winter brought you?
• What has arisen through the stillness that is accompanied by this time of the year?
• What do you hope to foster with the remaining half of the Winter season?
• What seeds lay dormant now within yourself that will blossom in the coming Spring?

What to bring:

• Journal & Pen
• A special item to place upon the altar (optional)

Ceremony Style:

• 4 Direction & 4 Elements Blessing,
• Discussion
• Meditation
• Personal Reflection & Sharing
• Meeting Community!

Host or Publisher Jack Findlen