Imbolc Explained: The Pagan Roots of Groundhog Day, Brigid, and the Return of the Light

Feeling stuck in the February slump? Imbolc might be the spark you’ve been waiting for. This festival of renewal, creativity, and returning light reminds us that winter doesn’t last forever. In this episode of Demystify Magic, we explore the meaning of Imbolc and its roots as a Celtic fire festival honoring the goddess Brigid. We talk about its connection to fertility, livestock, and purification, and even how it inspired Groundhog Day. We also share simple Imbolc rituals and ways to celebrate this turning point between Yule and Ostara, from lighting candles and cleansing your space to setting intentions for what you want to grow in the months ahead. Tune in as we honor Imbolc, the season of soft starts, growing light, and perfectly imperfect magic. Pre-order Molly’s book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done Preorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠ : Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day. 🔮 Join the waitlist for Reiki 1: The Science of Self-Healing: https://www.mollydonlan.com/reikiwait 🛍️Shop our merch here: https://demystifymagic.com/collections/merch 🔮 Download the FREE Manifest with Reiki Ritual: https://www.mollydonlan.com/manifestwithreiki 🕯Shop spell candles and oils at Spellcrafter https://shopspellcrafter.com 🔮 Shop magical tools to enhance your practice, use code MAGIC to get 20% off your order: https://thehealinghedgewitch.com/ 🎬 Molly’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@m0dizzl3 Let us know your thoughts: ✨ Demystify Magic Instagram: @demystifymagic ✨ Molly’s instagram: @m0dizzl3 ✨ Madison’s instagrams: @madisonlillian.jpeg and @healinghedgewitch and @shopspellcrafter