Tools Needed: A white and/or yellow cloth for your altar
3 candles: 1 yellow, 1 white and 1 orange
Vanilla Incense
A bowl of fresh milk on the altar as a gift to Brighid, and a bowl of salt
Flowers/herbs sacred to Brighid and associated with Imbolc.

If you’re outdoors, light a little fire, if you’re indoors, turn the porch or balcony lights on and keep them on all night long.

Cleanse your ritual space, to prepare it for ritual. Enter the space you plan to cleanse and set your intent with words like these:

“Behold I do cleanse and purify this space, so that nothing which is negative or harmful may remain here! I cast out all negativity, returning it to Mother Earth, so that she may reuse and recycle it to better purposes."

Cast the Magick Circle as follows: spread the flowers/herbs in a deosil direction, saying:

“Behold I do cut apart a space between the realms of human kind and of the Mighty Ones, - a Circle of Airt, to focus and contain the power raised herein."

Now say something like the following:

“Behold I do consecrate this circle to the Ancient Ones. Here may they manifest and bless their child.”


Light the white candle on the altar, saying:

"This is the time to honor Mother Earth, as she wakes from her winter recovery of giving birth to the Sun-Child at Yule. I celebrate the return of the Maiden, and Her promise of upcoming spring. May the Ancient Ones help and protect me on my magical journey."

Blessing on articles of Water (the milk), of Earth (the salt), of Fire (the candles) and of Air (the incense):

“Great Mother Goddess, bless this creature of Water/Earth to your service.”
“Great Father God, bless this creature of Fire/Air to your service.”

In doing so, light the remaining candles and the incense.

Call the Quarters (appropriate element facing correct direction), saying:
"Powers of Air/Fire/Water/Earth, the Maiden awakens!
Come witness this rite and guard this circle."

"Be with me now, oh Ancients, eternal. Hear now my prayers, hopes and dreams. The Goddess has wakened, once more as the Maiden, by loving caresses from the strengthened Sun King."

Now is the time for some more meditation and spells. Spells associated with Imbolc include those for fertility, defining and focusing on goals for the future, blessing, purification, health, and protection.

Because of Brigid’s connection with milk, you’re supposed to celebrate with a cream-based food, like honey milk biscuits or scalloped potatoes. When you’re done, release the Elements: “Depart in peace, O powers of (element), my thanks and blessing.”

Cut the circle by removing the flowers/plant in a counter clockwise motion. Extinguish the incense and all candles except the white one. Step back from the altar and face it, saying:

"I honor Thee, Maiden, most blessed Bride
As your candle burns through this night
And thank you for the renewed life you offer us all
As you emerge from the dark to the light."
Clean up, but let the candle burn out by itself.
You are done. Happy Imbolc!


Herbs associated with Imbolc are:

Angelica- The leaves of Angelica are used to purify an area. Add them to incense to promote healing

Basil- Basil is said to attract money and good luck to a household.

Bay Laurel- Bay Laurel brings purification when burned.

Blackberry- Blackberry is a Herb sacred to Brighid, and the leaves and berries are said to attract wealth or healing.

Celandine- Celandine is said to bring joy and cure depression, and will act as a protective ward if worn.

Coltsfoot- Another Goddess Herb sacred to Brighid, Coltsfoot is used to bring peace and love.

Heather- White heather is an herb of protection to those who wear it. It is also used to conjure rain by dipping it in water and sprinkling it around in a circle.

Iris- The fresh Iris flower is used to purify an area, and also attract the qualities of wisdom, courage, and faith.

Myrrh- The resin of Myrrh is burned as a potent incense to bring peace, healing, consecration, and blessing. It also aids in meditation.

Tansy- An herb of longevity and immortality.

Violet- Violet crowns are said to cure headache and bring sleep. The Violet leaf is a protection from all evil.