Sabbat Series Imbolc
The Sabbat series was originally commissioned by a pagan client and became a celebrated series after exhibiting on two occassions. The Series has proved Popular as individual or series poster reproductions
I M B O L C (August 1st or 2nd in Southern Hemisphere) Sun reaches 15 degrees in Leo
also known as: Candlemas, Imbolg, Imbolgc brigantia, Lupercus, Disting
IMBOLC: The earliest whisperings of Springtide are heard now as the Goddess nurtures Her Young Son. As a time of the year associated with beginning growth, Imbolc is an initiatory period for many. Here we plant the "seeds" of our hopes and dreams for the coming summer months.
Herd animals have either given birth to the first offspring of the year or their wombs are swollen and the milk of life is flowing into their teats and udders. It is the time of Blessing of the seeds and consecration of agricultural tools. It marks the center point of the dark half of the year. It is the festival of the Maiden, The Maiden is honored, as the Bride, on this Sabbat. Straw Brideo'gas (corn dollies) are created from oat or wheat straw.
Purity, Growth and Re-Newal, The Re-Union of the Goddess and the God, Fertility, and dispensing of the old and making way for the new.
