There’s plenty of sites out there that explore the various pagan and related festivals of Imbolc. For me, it means that the worst and darkest of winter is over (supposedly!). While it’s too covered in snow to start thinking of planting here, I do get out and “garden” in the sense I trim our fruit bearing plants and the roses. In the home, it’s the time to take down any remaining holiday decorations and do a serious deep clean of my pantry and refrigerator.

Le Tarot de Marseille-Waite and Slavic Legends Tarot special edition

Of all the celebrations in February, I personally really enjoy the French festival Valerie introduced me to which, on Candlemas or Fête de la Chandeleur, they have crepes! While I don’t go to the mass, I 100% am on board with Crepe Day!

Imbolc: In the Belly of the Mother, by Valerie

1. How does this winters’ blank slate invite me to start afresh?

2. Which seed should I prioritize under the grow light?

3. How should I help it grow?

4. Which seed should not be discarded?

5. How to gently nourish it?

6. Message from Brigid

Stacy’s Draw

I’m using Le Tarot de Marseille-Waite seeing as it has such a good growing spring vibe, along with The Nameless One Oracle

1. How does this winters’ blank slate invite me to start afresh?

6 de Coupes: You should embrace the child-like spirit, good fond memories, and an innocence in the belief of human good. Don’t take things so seriously, take the time to notice and enjoy life (stop to smell the flowers, for crying out loud!)

2. Which seed should I prioritize under the grow light?

IV L’Empereur: The authority! It’s time to be the emperor of your life–you’re the boss, make yourself rules to follow and practice discipline to find your success. Take the wheel, baby!

3. How should I help it grow?

Valet des Epees: Follow new ideas to see where they go! Slack that thirst for knowledge by finding out for yourself. Again, be disciplined, but don’t be rigid–sometimes you are meant to follow this side tangent. Be enthusiastic in following your curiosity. Nurture the mind.

4. Which seed should not be discarded?

10 de Epees: The pain and defeat of your past should not be ignored nor attempted to be forgotten.

5. How to gently nourish it?

4 de Batons: Celebrating your current successes, even if small, will help heal the past pain and wounds.

6. Message from Brigid: XXII The Poised and Patient Ones (Reversed)

Affirmation: I am poised and patient.

Especially when you are impatient, fearful and angry is patience required. Nothing worth having or doing happens suddenly or quickly. Wounds take time to heal, wrongs take time to right. Take a breath, do one thing at a time.

This draw seems on-point with my healing journey. You need to embrace the good things, be your own boss and leader, heal the old pains and be patient with yourself.