Imbolc 2025 falls on Saturday, February 1, 2025, and is a Gaelic festival that marks the beginning of spring. It is a time to celebrate the return of light and warmth after the long winter months. Imbolc is also a time of purification and renewal, and many people use this time to cleanse their homes and bodies and to set new intentions for the year ahead.
The name Imbolc comes from the Old Irish word “imbolg,” which means “in the belly.” This refers to the pregnant ewes that are about to give birth at this time of year. Imbolc is also associated with the goddess Brigid, who is the patron saint of Ireland. Brigid is a goddess of fire, fertility, and healing, and she is often invoked during Imbolc rituals.
