EAST - Elements of the East
Wind of enlightenment, and inspiration
be with us this night,
encouraging our minds to be open to new ideas.
Hail and welcome.

SOUTH - Elements of the South
Fire of passion and transformation,
be with us this night
encourage our love which will sustain the land.
Hail and welcome.

WEST - Elements of the West
Water of life and purification, cleanser of our emotions
be with us this night.
Hail and welcome.

NORTH - Elements of the North
Earth as it were from the beginning of time
be with us this night
as we take our place in the endless chain of life.
Hail and Welcome.

GODDESS CANDLE

Goddess of rebirth
You again bring the promise of spring
Be with us this night
As we celebrate the young God
and the growing light. Hail and Welcome.

GOD CANDLE

God of love, and protection
You create and call to the ever-changing dance of life
Be with us this night
As we celebrate the rising of the Mother
And the fertility of the Earth . Hail and welcome.

Casting of Circle

HPS - We stand between worlds
Where Earth and Sky
Night and day
Life and death are one
The circle is cast

The Goddess and God stand together once more
feel their presence in your hearts and minds.

HP - The light grows strong once more
Under the snow, the pulse of life quickens.
Feel the Earth beneath you, the heartbeat of the waking Mother
And the blossoming of new life and creativity.

JOURNEY BLESSING OF CAKES AND ALE -

Share your plans for the spring. Discuss projects with the group. The idea is to encourage acknowledgment that there is new life within us as well as the springtime approaches.

EAST - Elements of the East, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight. Hail and farewell.

SOUTH - Elements of the South, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight Hail and farewell.

WEST - Elements of the West, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight. Hail and farewell.

NORTH - Elements of the North, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight, Hail and farewell.

GODDESS CANDLE EXTINGUISH

Goddess of the light we thank you for your presence in our circle,
Let your warmth revive us
Your love support us
And your passion inspire us all.

GOD CANDLE EXTINGUISH

God of the reborn earth,
We thank you for your presence in our circle,
Let your warmth revive us
Your love support us
And your passion inspire us all.
Open circle

The circle is open,
but yet unbroken
Merry meet, and merry part
and merry meet again.

Imbolc, or Imbolg, is the midway point between winter and spring. It is also called Candlemas. This is a time to celebrate the Triple Goddess Brid in her maiden form. Brid is the Goddess of fire, inspiration, craftsmanship and midwifery.

Imbolg is a celebration of all life being reborn from the cold winter months. Imbolg literally means “in the belly”.

Many choose to celebrate Imbolg by taking the time to nourish the spirit within us by perhaps choosing a “magickal name” and examining your spiritual path. This is also an excellent time for taking stock in your herb cabinet and gathering the supplies you may have run low on. Many take this time to work on creative projects as well that express the Craft; some by painting or sculpting; others by creating wreaths and such.

There are many ways of celebrating Imbolg. One way may be to create your own “eternal flame” or at least one that burns through the holiday; this can be done by selecting a nice white candle to light or if you are fortunate to have a fireplace you could choose a nice piece of wood to burn. This is also a prefect time for dining with your family and giving thanks to those who have helped you through your spiritual journeys whether it is family, elder or friend. Take this time to express your gratitude and share what you have learned from this person with others present. Think of this as a way of nourishing your own inner growth. After the meal is a good time to share the chores of cleaning up as this will show respect for the host and hostess. You could consider this a physical action to show that you understand the interconnections of life and your respect for all that you have been given. Be sure to end your evening with a private reflection on your own actions and your growth throughout the winter months. This is a perfect time for seeing how much you have grown spiritually. Be sure to write down your emotions and thoughts in your Book of Shadows during this High Holy Sabbat.