Imbolc: Igniting the Light Within
As the wheel of the year turns, we find ourselves at Imbolc, the midway point between winter and spring—a time of quiet stirrings beneath the surface, of subtle yet profound shifts. This sacred festival, traditionally celebrated on February 1st, marks the first whispers of renewal, the promise of light returning after the darkness of winter.
This year, Imbolc arrives on the heels of the New Moon in Aquarius (January 29th)—a cosmic invitation to break free from old patterns and set bold intentions for the future. Aquarius, the visionary, asks us to dream beyond the known, while Imbolc reminds us that even the smallest spark can grow into a mighty flame.
The Power of Small Steps
So often, we wait for the “perfect moment” to begin. We tell ourselves that transformation must come in grand gestures, in sweeping changes—but nature teaches us otherwise. The snowdrop pushes through the frost in quiet resilience, the sunlight lingers a moment longer each day, the seed beneath the earth begins to stir long before it ever breaks through the soil.
Big shifts begin with small, intentional steps. A whispered commitment to yourself. A daily breath of mindfulness. A single choice made in alignment with the person you are becoming. These seemingly tiny actions create ripples, and over time, those ripples reshape the entire landscape of your life. With this beautiful timing we think about our intentions with the New Moon in Aquarius. You may be feeling an internal revolution starting, maybe the last two years of ideas, day dreaming and what if’s finally feeling like they are ready to be born. I say, GO FOR IT! Now is the time. Start with the little shifts notice them, feel them, follow them. This may feel like extremely liberating- because it should. If you’re needing a little extra guidance or maybe need some steps, check out Mindful Reset. Its donation based, and here to help.
A Gathering to Honor the Light
To honor this time of emergence, I invite you to join me for a special virtual Imbolc gathering on Saturday, February 1st, at 10 AM EST. We will ride the lingering energy of the New Moon, planting seeds of intention and reflecting on how small steps lead to profound transformation.
This donation-based call is an opportunity to gather in sacred space, align with the energy of renewal, and step boldly into what’s next. All proceeds will go to One Hundred Crickets, a nonprofit dedicated to holistic wellness and spiritual growth.
✨ Date: Saturday, February 1st, 2025
✨ Time: 10 AM EST
✨ Theme: Imbolc & the New Moon – Small Steps, Big Changes
✨ Donation-Based – Proceeds Benefit One Hundred Crickets
If you feel called to join, reply or reach out for the call link. Let’s step into the light—together.
With warmth & possibility,
Maggie R.
Spine & Spirit
