February Eve :: Correspondences
| Season | Initiates Spring |
|---|---|
| Time of Day | First light |
| Direction | Northeast |
| Moon Phase | Waxing crescent |
| Tide | Cleansing Tide |
| Colors | White & red, white & blue, white & green, white & yellow, purple may be used to symbolize Brigid’s role in the sovereignty of her native land. |
| Flowers | Violets, snowdrops, crocuses, all yellow and white flowers |
| Animals | Burrowing and hibernating animals, robin, lark, sheep, lamb, deer, wolves |
| Mythological Creatures |
Dragons, Phoenix |
| Plants | Clover, evergreen, ivy, willow |
| Herbs | Angelica, basil (use in initiation rituals), bay, celandine (add to ritual fire), heather (use as decoration), myrrh, rosemary |
| Incenses | Basil, benzion, myrrh, vanilla, wisteria |
| Oils | Cinnamon, neroli, orange blossom, vanilla |
| Stones | Amethyst, turquoise |
| Zodiac | Aquarius dominates the month of February and is the sign of innovation and creativity. |
| Decorations | Sun Wheels, grain dollies (with or without beds), sheaves of grain, candles, fire in all forms, candle wheels, wells, besoms, evergreens – evergreens may decorate for the day but should be removed on this day to symbolize the end to winter. To leave Yule decorations about in your home after Imbolg invites hobgoblins in |
| Foods | Honey, dairy products, spicy foods to honor the Sun, root vegetables, cross cookies, honey bread, triple braid bread, pork. Pancakes are served in France and are not to be eaten before 8 pm , Basil wine |
| Teas | Chamomile, rosemary, blackberry |
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