Imbolc Archives - The Irish Pagan School

What Do We Really Know About Brigid?

ipsadminJanuary 25, 2025March 12, 2025

The Goddess Brigid occupies a unique space in Irish (and Scottish) traditions, where the lines between Goddess and Saint blur. With roots in ancient mythology and a strong presence in...

Beginners Contemporary Paganism Festivals

Irish Pagan Holidays

ipsadminJuly 5, 2024July 5, 2024

How (and why) do we celebrate Irish Pagan holidays in Contemporary Irish Paganism? Pagan Holidays (Holy Days) worldwide are coming back to a more general use and understanding, with folk...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals Irish Folklore

Brat Bríde: A Healing Tradition of Brigid’s Eve

ipsadminJanuary 31, 2024July 15, 2024

Explore the Irish spiritual and cultural tradition of the Brat Bríde, where a simple ribbon or piece of cloth transforms into a potent talisman of healing on Brigid's Eve, and...

Contemporary Paganism Festivals

Irish Pagan Ritual for Imbolc

ipsadminJanuary 24, 2024February 12, 2024

As the wheel of the year turns, we welcome Imbolc, the traditional Irish Fire Festival or Cross Quarter day, with a simple Pagan ritual marking the beginning of Spring. Celebrated...

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5 Day Imbolc Challenge

ipsadminJanuary 18, 2024February 12, 2024

Our Imbolc Challenge offers a unique opportunity to connect deeply with the themes of renewal, balance, and growth inherent in the Imbolc festival season over 5 days of simple reflection. ...

Festivals

Imbolc Fire Festival Cheat Sheet

ipsadminJanuary 17, 2024March 13, 2025

This is your guide to understanding Imbolc (Imbolg) in Ireland, with Lora O'Brien. Today we're turning our focus to the rich traditions and nuanced discussions surrounding this Fire festival, so...