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Дараган Сергей Имблок Киев
At sunset, February 1 begins the festival, marking the end of the winter season and the beginning of the spring. This is Imbolc (IM-bulk]), the time of purification, growth and renewal, the reunification of God and the Goddess, fertility, liberation from the old and bringing new things to life.
Other names: Oimelc [EE-mulk], Brigantia, Imbolg, Brigid, Feast of Lights, Celtic Candle Festival. Druids called this Sabbath Imbolc.
It is strange to think that the time of spring comes at the very beginning of a fierce February, when we see that winter is in full swing. And even though this is the coldest time of the year, but at this time the days become noticeably longer. Imbolk is a celebration of "increase in light" and purification. He is associated with the Celtic goddess Brigit (Brid). At this time of the year, the winter aspect of the Goddess, the Old Woman in a black cloak, is replaced by the Virgin, wearing a snow-white cloak (Brigitte, Virgin Goddess). We anticipate the return of the Goddess from the darkness and light the lights so that she can see her way. From this day until March 21, her season begins to prepare for growth and renewal. The serpent Brigitte emerges from the bosom of Mother Earth to check the weather (Groundhog Day came from here), and in many places on Earth crocuses begin to break through the frozen ground.
Imbolk also notes the growing power of God, who is still a child. At the same time, as the strength and light of God and the Goddess grow, so do we. This is a celebration of light and inspiration, a time when we begin to walk more steadily along our path, and seeds that germinate later begin to move within us.
Catholics on this day celebrate the Purification of the Virgin Mary, and at midnight they light candles as a symbol of purification. According to Jewish law, the boy’s mother had to be cleansed by ritual within 40 days after giving birth. The Christian church "remade" the Goddess Brigitte into Saint Bridget, and they called this day, respectively, the Saint Bridget Day.
Oimelc, another name for this coven, means “sheep’s milk”, because at that time lambs were born, and among the Druids it was a feast of milk production from sheep. At this time, herd animals give birth to the first cubs of the year
Other names: Oimelc [EE-mulk], Brigantia, Imbolg, Brigid, Feast of Lights, Celtic Candle Festival. Druids called this Sabbath Imbolc.
It is strange to think that the time of spring comes at the very beginning of a fierce February, when we see that winter is in full swing. And even though this is the coldest time of the year, but at this time the days become noticeably longer. Imbolk is a celebration of "increase in light" and purification. He is associated with the Celtic goddess Brigit (Brid). At this time of the year, the winter aspect of the Goddess, the Old Woman in a black cloak, is replaced by the Virgin, wearing a snow-white cloak (Brigitte, Virgin Goddess). We anticipate the return of the Goddess from the darkness and light the lights so that she can see her way. From this day until March 21, her season begins to prepare for growth and renewal. The serpent Brigitte emerges from the bosom of Mother Earth to check the weather (Groundhog Day came from here), and in many places on Earth crocuses begin to break through the frozen ground.
Imbolk also notes the growing power of God, who is still a child. At the same time, as the strength and light of God and the Goddess grow, so do we. This is a celebration of light and inspiration, a time when we begin to walk more steadily along our path, and seeds that germinate later begin to move within us.
Catholics on this day celebrate the Purification of the Virgin Mary, and at midnight they light candles as a symbol of purification. According to Jewish law, the boy’s mother had to be cleansed by ritual within 40 days after giving birth. The Christian church "remade" the Goddess Brigitte into Saint Bridget, and they called this day, respectively, the Saint Bridget Day.
Oimelc, another name for this coven, means “sheep’s milk”, because at that time lambs were born, and among the Druids it was a feast of milk production from sheep. At this time, herd animals give birth to the first cubs of the year
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