Brigid was the deity that was prayed to when I wanted to have a baby. My daughter who is now 8 years old. I give thanks to her.

@urticadioica27

5 ай бұрын

Thats so wonderful and it has sense cuz Imbolc is as well connected with growth of New seed. My wish is the same ❤ blessed it be

Hello Ginny I am a 5th generation solitary witch I'm so glad I found you. Here in Ireland they celebrate ST Brid or Breege the Irish for Bridget, People place a red cloth outside at night on the windowsill and a saucer of milk. It is said she will come and bless the cloth during the night and it is kept for the year to wrap any aches and pains. Young children make the cross at school. I moved over to Ireland from England 26 years ago my 2 Adult children I of which has chosen to be a catholic and the other a witch.

@Witchy-Wonderland

6 ай бұрын

That’s such a beautiful tradition!! I always like to ask before just practicing.. But I’m trying to reconnect with my Scottish/Irish roots; and that red wrap sounds divine for my disabled hurting body 🥵

@Witchy-Wonderland

6 ай бұрын

Would that be for the night of Jan. 31 or technically Feb. 1st’s night? That always catches me up 😂

@elizabethmcgrath6198

6 ай бұрын

Night of the 31st and bring it in on the 1st don't forget the milk)0(@@Witchy-Wonderland

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

Amazing stay thank you - I love the red cloth idea - will be using this in my imbolc altar

Greetings from Czech republic - we are calling this days Hromnice 🐦‍⬛🪺🌿🔥

Am a Brigid born on the 19th of January, and was named after this goddess.

@PRIZNAKYTRANSFORMACE

5 ай бұрын

Nice 🔥

I like doing the tradition where you leave a ribbon out overnight for Brigid to bless. I prefer to use a red ribbon then I tie it around my doorknob with bells for protection

Hope everyone has a blessed and bright Imbolc. Love to you all. 🫶🏻🔥⛲✨

Hello! I’m from Italy and here we have a festivity named Candelora (a name that has something to do with candles) and it’s the traditional day in wich candles are blessed with holy water and sacred ointments. It’s obviously an ancient pagan tradition that Christians just took over and called their own… but I love how linked it is to festivals all over Europe!❤

@Witchy-Wonderland

5 ай бұрын

It’s interesting to see how many of these pagan traditions still linger in European church culture. You never see or hear about these things being practiced in American churches .. I know obviously America was trying to get rid of reign & the King, etc. But surely (obviously) they brought aspects of their religion to America with them as well?.. So I’m wondering why these more “pagan” or “witchy” type church practices were so fiercely cut out of American churches… My intuition just said it had something to do with slaves, and the perception of practicing “voodoo” & “black magic”. Like the idea of Americans bringing their candles for the year to be blessed & dressed with holy water|sacred ointments sounds so “foreign” to me 😅 Makes me wonder how many other pagan practices/traditions were cut out because they were perceived to be of “black magic” origin 🤔

Ginny you should consider writing a book of all the magickal tricks and tips you've picked up over the years. I 'd buy it!

I always light a candle in every room in the home to welcome back the Spring.

Greetings from Mexico! I am just starting my magical journey and feel blessed to have found your video. You have a beautiful energy, and I feel immensely cheerful to have learned about this Sabbat from you. This will be my first time celebrating Imbolc, and I am very excited to learn and live more!

@henriettaabeyta1457

5 ай бұрын

Very Similar to my exploration of ancient holidays, I don't mind if it's Mexican/ Celtic/ Germanic, or Native American, but I'm busy choosing my own sacred days to celebrate too.

It's also Ground Hog day in America. Ginny, you feel like family at this point point or like a friend who is always there for you...💛

@TGVScribe

6 ай бұрын

Groundhog Day is 2nd Feb

@gabrielleangelica1977

6 ай бұрын

@@TGVScribe Candlemas could be celebrated then too where I am...

Hi Ginny always a joy to watch your videos, Imbolc is such a wonderful time I love to walk in my garden and to see the frosty cobwebs and the tiny buds slowly appearing on the trees as new life is beginning to pop up, I am so lucky to live near the woodland and there are many ancient trees its just magical. Blessings to you from Rhea x

Although I'm a few days late I hope it's not too late to celebrate Brigitte ❤ and to thank for the coming springtime. Thanks for sharing your light with all of us!

Thank you for bringing my mind to spring and all that is to come :)

So glad I came across this channel. This is my first year I am making the conscious commitment to celebrate all the sabbats. And I'm so excited to be celebrating imbolc. I don't necessarily celebrate the God's or Godesses, but invoke the spirit of each sabbat in relation to its connect with the planet, and what it means for the earth and universe. First generation witch in this lifetime and new subscriber.

Thank you, Ginny! Excellent information. There are some similarities between Brigid and Hecate.

Fabulous video as always Ginny! As a Gallo Roman pagan, there are many festivals available for me to celebrate, but I am partial to the neopagan wheel of the year as it's cohesive and consistent - while I do acknowledge other holidays, imbolc is definitely one of my favourite celebrations of the year!

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

Ginny, just after you stated to light the fire using the flame from your alter, there were lovely spirit orbs dancing from the hearth of fireplace as your pup looked on. Special ❤ Great idea for the sponsors. Blessings 🧙

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

well noticed - I wondered if anyone was going to see them!!

In years past I’ve kept my ChristmaS tree up til March first and candles in the window but Christmas decorations are put away by twelfth night and new decorates of seasonal fare such as snowflakes, snowman, icicles are there instead. There are also natural things like ivy and bride dolls and the cross of saint Bridget which was my confirmation name. I also keep a candle burning throughout these winter months until The light that is growing is more noticeable cleaning and organizing commences and i like to transplant my houseplants as well as do different kinds of art with vibrant colors helps to chase the winter blues away. There are also the Christmas ribbons I use to hang the mistletoe at Christmas red green gold and silver I tie theme all on the front door on the eve of Saint Bridget and then to the back door that evening and save the ribbons to use them for getting rid of headaches through the coming year.Thank you GinnY for all your wonderful videos they are a good reminder of things💕💖😊

Oh I loved this Ginny ❤ I recently found your channel its amazing. Now I have to tell you this, it's a balmy minus 38 here getting colder. When I came home from work last night 🌙 the biggest white hare was sitting in front of my house 🏠 poor thing in this cold. I haven't seen a hare for 6mths. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ 💕 💗

I wanted to reach out to Brigid when I was about 16, but it didn't feel right, as a long time Atheist and former Christian I felt like I was performing a religion that wasn't my own. But recently I wanted to look back into it coincidentally right around the time of Imbolc. When you mentioned Brigid's connection to the number 19 I nearly teared up as I turn 19 in about a month and felt this timing had to mean something. I have no doubt I'm pledging myself to the right goddess and welcome this new chapter of my life, thank you!

Thank you Ginny, I really enjoy watching your channel, the history and other little nuggets of information. Just brilliant !!😊 blessings to you 😊

I’m so excited you posted this video. My birthday is Feb. 1 ❤ Super excited for Mardi Gras and all of the other celebrations to come🎉 😍🌸

New sub!! I Just stumbled across your page!! Lovely. Blessed be. 🫶🏼

Hello from The Great American Blizzard! I have been focused on Imbolic all week as i shovel snow so it was great to have this to watch.

I dedicate a tapered candle to her, and put her symbols on there , then I will ask her to bless my home, I also take a fire torch around my land and ask for her blessing as well, and create a place for her on my altar, Blessed Be, ty for sharing

Hi Ginny, I have subscribed on your KZread Channel since december. I really enjoy it. I thank you so much for all details you gave and you give about our sabbats. I live in Brittany with my family. I am a solitary witch, hedge witch, kitchen witch, climate witch. I feel close to you. Could you please give me more details about Imbolc ? Blessed Be, Cerrida-f

Thank you so much for your videos! I’m new to the pagan traditions but I’m loving them because there is always something to celebrate and be grateful for!❤

Great idea for the sponsor 👏 your channel is vital to a lot of people 👍

Hello Ginny metheral i love your channle. Thanks for this vid on imbolc, it really helped ❤

Another enjoyable video, Ginny, YAAAAY spring is around the corner 🌞

I’ve just come across your channel and what a wonderful stumble it was! Your energy, your dictation, your wealth of knowledge was wonderful! Thank you for this video. I look forward to going through your videos to learn more and delve deeper into journey along my path. Blessed Imbolc 🔥

Beautiful and interesting video Ginny💚 Imbolc is very special time for me as I gave birth to my daughter on this day after an 11 year wait!

Blessings

Thank you 🙏🏼 blessings to all x

I initiated myself to Bridgit in the bath with yellow candles 14 years ago on Imbolc, quite successfully. A decade went by. I finally got a candle for her, partied instead of doing the ritual, then decided to put the candle on Hekates altar. Neither seemed to mind ❤

Thanks!

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

thank you so much - I will buy me a coffee xoxo

Ginny, thank you for sharing your experience with us. I especially enjoy the historical context of the craft.

Merry meet Ginny. May you receive all the blessings of Imbolc you desire. Your energy is very good. Blessed be dear sister. 🕯️🔥🥛🐇

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!❤️🍏🐈‍⬛

My dad claimed my mother was a witch. Also had a boyfriend when I was 16 who said the same thing. Unbeknownst to me, my mom told him if he didn't stay away from me she'd break his leg. His wife (also unbeknownst to me) took me to visit him in the hospital..he had a broken leg..he told me my mom was a witch. I had no idea my mom even knew him. RIP Mom

Brigid is my patron deity, I always really enjoy this part of the season it gives me a good boost of hope and energy for the year

Thank you for the wonderful information ❤ Blessings!

Thank you so much for educating and enlightening me on this!!! Happy Imbolc!! 🌻🌻🌻

Ginny, I love these Sabbath videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us 💖

Thank you, Ginny, for providing this video well ahead of time, for preparations. ☺️ Namaste+Blessing

Thank you so much, Ginny!! This video is very helpful 💗

Wow the prizes Sound great Ginny

Just found your channel- how nice! Subbed and thumbs 👍 as should be. BB Merry Imbolc 🎉

Well to start with i also have a Black Cat not a witchy thing just 8ve always had at least one black one, goes well with my other 3 cats. Then I see you have Bastet's 3 cat diffuser stand, I have that also for my Basten alter, fabulous! Nice channel and subscribed. ❤

Greetings from Ypsilanti, Michigan which is a city next to Ann Arbor. You are a beautiful lady with an infectious smile and I luv how you enthusiasticly and creatively explain everything in all of your videos, I sooo enjoy all of them and share them to my Halloween Harvest Autumn Obsessed Group and Witches and Witchcraft of Light, Beauty and Good Intentions that I just started a few days ago as well as other groups that I am in. I just adore your style and your home. I have been cleaning and nesting my apartment for the last few months, redecorating my room into a baby woodland animals winter wonderland done in soft greens with a little bit of vanilla. I am preparing for the coming of my Twin Flame actually which is something different but it is going along with IMBOLC. I have been cleaning and organzing my whole apartment, dusting and cleaning, nesting and preparing for something that is coming. Thank you for your videos, you are amazing!! 💙💜

Thank you for sharing, l am learning so much from watching your videos.

I love your erudite little cameos on Sabbats, thanks or sharing Ginny luv n light x PS adore your two furries too x

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Can you explain more about how Brigid is a goddess of the Moon? I know she is considered a solar/fire deity but it’s the first I hear her being a Moon goddess.

You can do a live stream every once in a while and we can donate there as well in super chats.

The Chinese New Year, also embodies cleaning the house, I guess I really want to do it this year. It’s a big house, I’m by myself. Wish me luck. Also, lighting several candles from one blesssed candle to bless all those candles with that flame

Thank you for another good video. I have no tradition for Imbolc, it is too early to say we have spring on 1st February here in Norway. It will usually come more snow after 1st February than before during the winter. I wouls say spring comes around equinox. From then more snow melt away than falls down. We hav very little written down on the previous religions. Our writing was carving runes, and not so easy to make books of stone and wood planck.

I enjoy you so much!!!!!! When money allows I'm joining your patreon,,your awesome

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:22 The *video discusses the upcoming witch's Sabbath known as Imbolc, which falls on the first of February. It's a cross-quarter day marking the transition from winter to spring.* 01:33 Even *though spring officially starts later, Imbolc signifies the beginning of spring in the old ways, with signs like shoots and daffodils emerging.* 02:30 Imbolc *is associated with Bridget, a goddess who brings greenery and is connected to various aspects of life, such as being a Smith, poet, healer, and more.* 04:20 Bridget *is worshipped with candles and is also associated with the sacred flame, which is celebrated by both Pagans and Christians.* 07:29 To *celebrate Imbolc, one must clean and purify their home and themselves. Cleaning the hearth is a significant part, as the fire from Bridget's sacred flame will be used to light it.* 09:38 Imbolc *is a festival of fertility and milk, so procreation and having milk on the altar are traditional ways to celebrate.* 10:46 The *video mentions upcoming sponsorship deals with witchcraft-related products and encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to participate in giveaways.* Made with HARPA AI

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Hello, I just love your background music. What is it please?

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

I don't know the name but it is by track tribe and is free to use on KZread

Isnt that the perfect time for a fire? When it's cold.

Hello Ginny super info on Imbolc! I enjoy celebrating the Wheel. Are there any other special days you can recommend outside of the eight? I only know of Hekate's Night in November.

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

your birthday, anniversary days and others are always auspicious for the person involved.,

Watch 9:21-9:25 at X0.25 speed 👻 See all the lively spirits that came to visit your hearth? 😃

@Witchy-Wonderland

6 ай бұрын

Ahaha 😂 your puppers is like “just look away- they’re not REAL- just ignore them and they’ll go away- THEY’RE NOT REAL! They’re not real! THEY ARE NOT! REAL!!!!! 😭”

@CricketsBay

5 ай бұрын

Peppers was watching different spirits elsewhere in the room.

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

I was wondering if anyone would notice these - well done!!

@Witchy-Wonderland

5 ай бұрын

@@GinnyMetheral I always like watching for spirits ☺️ Wether in physical space or digital lol

I'd just like to offer an interesting observation that a Witchcraft/Wicca tradition includes a craft whose story is seated in a Christian mythos story about Saint Brigid making one to convert a Chieftan to Christianity before he died ((Not trying to mention anything bad, just an interesting reflection and the story is really nice and wholesome.))

Ginny Giveaways?!!?! YESSSS 😍

@Witchy-Wonderland

6 ай бұрын

Omg it’s beautiful!!!! 🔮

@Witchy-Wonderland

6 ай бұрын

PS: I always make sure to watch all your ads all the way thru (even the ones at the end) - because I think you *rightfully* _deserve_ at least THAT much… You genuinely (and selflessly) *gift us* sooo much information, history, help, tips, etc. You are by far hands down my most favorite “witchy creator”. It’s like sitting down with the witchy grandma I never had 🥺 Thank you for all that you do🫶🏻 Thank you for just being, you 💖

6:46 they’re soo pretty & soo nicely done! What plant do you usually like using?

Hi Ginny… greetings from Arizona, USA. My first thyme here on your channel. I was intrigued. Never heard of Imbolc but I have pulled Mother Bridget in my cards before. I love her cross. Blew my mind when I learned the meaning of the swastika. I understand why it became a favorite of AH. Lastly, I have loads of respect for sacred harlots,… curious topic I’d love to dive deeper. Would love to receive one of your witchy sponsor’s gift… will keep following. Wishing you and yours a blissful Imbolc my lovely. I’m spending my 1st winter in the desert 🌵. Seeing tiny blades of green grass break through & peak out from the dry rocky soil is a very hopeful feeling . I’m looking forward to the blooms after the desert rain 💚

Amazing Video, As Always!!! I'll be turning 44 on February 5th & I've always wanted a Real Crystal Ball, Ever since I was in Elementary School!!! So Just MAYBE... If I go ahead & 'Speak It Into Exsistance;' Maybe I'll be Lucky enough to win!!!

Jan 17th Jan 25th Feb 1st, Ostara's celebration in March, and April 30th plus May 1st, that would be my idea of celebrating spring in an old way.

Can you make a video where you explain how to make a Birgit cross? Thanks

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

absolutely - will show it on instagram in fact so go to GinnyMetheral on IG and you will see it this week...

Hello Mrs. Ginny! Long time since we’ve talked but hope you’ve been well 😊 Hope this new year is one for the books❣️ Was wondering if you knew anything associated with #23 in your seemingly infinite knowledge? 6:29 23 seems so holy, so connected in so many ways.. 23 chromosomes Earths tilt is at 23° Etc. It’s sometimes known as the “23 enigma” - but I’m just wondering if YOU KNOW of any historical/witchy/goddess ties? Thank you in advance for even pondering 🤗 Warm hugs from Florida ☀️💛

I feel so called to brigid- then you say the number 19?? My birthday is the 19th, my sun in cancer and moon in Leo!

I know 🙂 But I’m curious if it’s Irish and if there’s any syncretism to Brigid and the winter crone story etc

Sorry for so many comments (just got insurance and I promise I’m trying to get my ADHD under check lol) 8:47 I’ve wanted to join for a couple years now.. But is Patreon a set schedule, or at your own pace? With my disabilities it’s hard to commit to _anything_ with a schedule.. and I definitely don’t want to miss anything from you! So I’m stuck 🥴

I loved it... tho you didnt mention abt the cross (which looks like a woman) thats burnt on the eve of Brigid day, 31st january When does one make a Brigid cross & clothes it? I assume is in the summer, cs ive seen on another video also from somewhere in Ireland, ith Connemara... ❤ & in the rest of the year its like put to guard ones home? Or does this traditon vary in the way one keeps it?

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

the Brigid cross is made at imbolc, with cradles and wands and all sorts depending on the area.

Imbolc is from the Irish language. PRONOUNCED "IMBULK".Many Blessings.Light those candles.I wonder about connection with St Patrick banishing snakes(representing Paganism) from Ireland and coercing Christianity;and Brigid's associations with snakes.

@CricketsBay

5 ай бұрын

Based on the videos I've watched, everybody who talks about Imolg on the Irish Pagan School channel on KZread and Bitesize Irish pronounce it Imolg. It's an old Gaelic word, not a modern Irish word, and the "B" is silent.

@morganniciomhair8284

5 ай бұрын

As an Irish speaker Imbolk but different parts of Ireland has different pronouncing of our language.In the North and the West things are pronounced very differently.

Hello! Where do you find your rushes to make your Brigid’s cross? I’m in the states and I have a hard time finding it here. I want to use from a natural source and not pipe cleaners.. as suggested from the internet. Any ideas?

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

just strong grass, try marshy land

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

Or sometimes they were made with straw, but soak it first

@teebee9735

Ай бұрын

Hello! I'm a little late to the party but did you find something to use? I've noted on my calendar to start looking about a week before Imbolc around in my backyard and the neighborhood. I have several lakes nearby so I'm sure I'll find something. Even extra tall grass stems would work. Cattails would make some huge ones, if it came right down to it, but I'm sure I'll find something. 🤔

Sorry, I'm new in witchcraft, correct me please if I'm wrong, but isn't she Hecate?

Have you ever heard of Shelia’s Brush? It happens around St Patrick’s Day and deals with a female doing a final sweep out of winter. I hadn’t heard about it except for in Newfoundland which makes me assume it has an Irish background. Curious if Shelia is similar to Brigid.

@CricketsBay

5 ай бұрын

Spring Cleaning while stuck in the house due to Blizzard Warning. Sheila's Brush is a major storm which happens at the beginning of February every year. It brings lots of ice and snow. CBC and NewFoundNews do an article explaining Sheila's Brush almost every year.

What if you live in a apartment and don't have a hearth? I wish I did but I do not.

@teebee9735

Ай бұрын

You have a stove/cook top, right? That's your hearth. 🙂 The God's are not rigid and stuck in the past. They completely understand we live differently. Make do with what you have and rejoice with a joyful heart and you will be heard. The good energy you send out to them, will be returned to you (threefold is what I believe). May you have a Wonderful day and a Better tomorrow! Blessed Be!

@pamelasavage5157

Ай бұрын

@@teebee9735 Thank you 😊

You have fairies on you silly woman. Huggies from Feb 3rd born 60th sun. I call her my Lady Goddess Bridget

Thanks!

@GinnyMetheral

5 ай бұрын

super thanks!!!