Other Names: Candlemas, Oimealg, Imbolg, Brigantia, Lupercus, Disting, Lapercalia.
Date: 1st or 2nd February.
Meaning of the word: Imbolc means " in Milk "
Ritual Focus: New Growth, End of Winter, Rituals of Initiations, Rituals of Purification, Offerings to the
Deity and Candle Rituals.
Popular Mythos: Pouring Milk in the Ground, Associated with the Goddess Brigit, Laying the Cailleach to rest, Lupercus ( the Wolf God in Italian Witchcraft ).
Astrological Sign: 15 degrees Aquarius.
Planetary Ruler: ( Modern ) Uranus, ( Traditional ) Saturn.
