Monday, 1 February 2016

Imbolg







In Celtic countries Imbolg (1st - 2nd Febuary) is the Feast of the  Goddess Brighde
Also known as the Feast of Waxing Light.
It marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.

Traditionally lamps were lit in every room in the house to hasten the return of light.

























Painting by W.C. Wontner (1857-1930)   -  " Joueuse de Saz"









"Let the beauty we love be what we do"  ....   Rumi (13th century)



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19 comments:

  1. riitta k1 February 2016 at 18:41

    What a colorful blog you have! And the header is fab fab fabulous!!!! Thank you for this splash of color!

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  2. eileeninmd1 February 2016 at 18:43

    Hello, lovely flowers and candlelight. Romantic images for the month of February! Happy February, enjoy your new week!

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  3. Laura1 February 2016 at 22:33

    Thanks for sharing this lovely tradition with us Ruby. Your photos are exquisite as always. Thanks so much for sharing the love up-close with I Heart Macro ♥

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  4. carol l mckenna1 February 2016 at 22:55

    Such beautiful photography of the light and intriguing info about Imblog ~ ready to be half way there to Spring ~ thanks!

    Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

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  5. Tomoko1 February 2016 at 23:35

    Such beautiful mosaics and a woman in the delicate dress!

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  6. Donna1 February 2016 at 23:47

    A beautiful mosaic....and oh my I love the idea of the Feast of Waxing Light....thanks for shining a light on this wonderful feast day! Here's to the return of the light.

    Donna@GardensEyeView
    and LivingFromHappiness

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  7. The Furry Gnome2 February 2016 at 02:30

    Thanks for reminding us - halfway to spring!

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  8. Sara - Villa Emilia2 February 2016 at 08:34

    Gorgeous images and interesting information! I learned something new today. :)
    Enjoy the return of the light!

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  9. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)2 February 2016 at 14:46

    Simply gorgeous images!!!!

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  10. Anonymous2 February 2016 at 14:55

    Lovely shots and words.

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  11. Rajesh2 February 2016 at 16:48

    Beautiful and colorful.

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  12. Hannah2 February 2016 at 18:30

    I enjoy your header with the pebbles, maple seeds, and Lunaria pods. I'm happy when the days start getting longer, halfway to spring sounds wonderful.

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  13. Pattie @ Olla-Podrida2 February 2016 at 21:57

    What a lovely post! I had never heard of Imbolg, but I love the idea of celebrating a halfway point.

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  14. Judith @ Lavender Cottage2 February 2016 at 23:57

    Imbolg is a lovely tradition and you've shared wonderful photos in tribute.
    How I love the lavender on purple of your blog, we must be kindred spirits. :-)

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  15. Mary Howell Cromer4 February 2016 at 17:54

    Bright and beautiful colours to spark awareness in this rather foggy filled day~

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  16. dritanje4 February 2016 at 19:59

    A great and luminous selection of images. I particularly like the sunlight falling across the old stone arched doorway. And the light certainly is increasing, as if it is deliberately lingering, reminding us of all that is to come.
    M xx

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  17. DeniseinVA5 February 2016 at 16:50

    A truly lovely post and your photos are brilliant. I also really enjoyed that pretty painting. Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend :)

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  18. Ohmydearests5 February 2016 at 17:56

    beautiful pink rose! visiting via Today's Flowers!

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  19. Claire Justine6 February 2016 at 18:32

    All my favourite colours here, beautiful post.

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