02/02/2026
There’s something quietly reassuring about this time of year — the sense that the light is returning, even if we can’t quite feel the warmth yet.
As we edge towards spring, this season invites new beginnings. It’s a beautiful time to plant seeds (metaphorically as well as in the soil). What has been gently stirring within you over the winter months? What intentions, ideas or quiet longings are asking for a little attention as we move into brighter days ahead?
Imbolc, which traditionally marks this point in the Celtic calendar, is said to mean “in the belly.” It reflects new birth, potential, and the early signs of life beginning to awaken beneath the surface.
Nothing is fully formed yet — and that’s perfectly okay. This is a time of listening, nurturing, and allowing ideas to gestate rather than forcing them into action.
St Brigid, deeply connected to Imbolc, is honoured as a goddess and later a saint of fire, healing, poetry and creativity. She reminds us of the importance of tending our inner flame — protecting our energy, honouring our creativity, and caring for ourselves with intention. In ancient times, hearth fires were kept burning as a symbol of warmth, safety and life. Today, we might ask ourselves: How am I tending my own fire?
Self-care at this time doesn’t need to be dramatic or time-consuming. It can be as simple as creating space to breathe, to rest, to move gently, or to reconnect with what truly nourishes you. Small, consistent acts of care are what allow those seeds in the belly to grow strong roots.
As you move through this threshold between winter and spring, I invite you to reflect softly:
What do I want to grow this year?
What needs tending, warmth, or patience?
There’s no rush. Nature isn’t in a hurry — and neither are you.
❤️ #
