Imbolc

Moon Phase: 2nd in Leo (Full Moon @ 0045 EST) (Mercury enters Pisces @ 0420 EST)
Planet: Venus
Colour: Purple

Festival of Brigid and the element of fire, this sabbat is celebrated with bonfires, candles, and blazing cauldrons. A cross-quarter day, Imbolc was originally an Irish celebration, which may have merged with Candlemas. All things sacred to Brigid and the growing light of the lengthening days have added power to this day. The celebrations also had conservative aspects, as winter supplies dwindled and preparations for the coming spring planting were just beginning. Feasting is neither extravagant nor frivolous.
It is a time of water scrying and making offerings to the sacred waters for the new lives growing within their mothers' bellies. Mystical visions and creative inspirations come through easily at Imbolc. The blessings of Brigid are upon all who honor Her with sacred healing fire on this day.
The Goddess Brigid is the patroness of bards, poets, smiths, and healers, favoring them with Her gifts, skills, and wisdom--the bard and poet, the sparks of inspiration and imagination; the smith, the spark of the glowing forger; and the healer, the spark of energy balance and restoration.