The name Imbolc can be translated literally as “in the belly,” and figuratively as anticipating the birth of Spring.
Imbolc originated as a festival in honor of the pagan goddess Brigid, a powerful woman and the matron of healing, arts, fertility, poetry, music, prophecy, and agriculture.
Today, Brigid is considered the matron saint of Ireland. She was born c. 451 in Faughart,and died c. 525 (age 74) in Kildare.
"Fun fact about Brigid is that she is a synchronized goddess who stayed virtually intact as a saint. Her shrine is at Kildare where you can still draw from Her healing well and visit Her perpetual flame."
--Heather Gaffney Darnell, intuitive reader
Happy Mid-Winter / Imbolc / St. Brigid’s Day!
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