Introduction to EpisodeFurther celebrations of the return of light. We began our light return celebrations with Yule, and we will continue with IMbolc. Podcast Episode SummaryIn this episode, I, Michelle Lasley, your host, pontificate about the merging of seasons. I review where we are on the wheel of the year and where we are going.Note, I align the “start” of the year with Aries Season or Ostera, the Astrological start of the year I argue Imbolc is both the end and a beginning Note other holidays with the same date: Ground Hog’s Day, Candlemas, and Brigid’s DayA note on CandlemasCelebrates Jesus’ initial presentationWhen Jesus first enters the template, around age 12The purification of the Virgin Mary Other traditions show the Green God goes through a similar trial, where he grows from boy to teen. The dawning corresponds with the maiden stage, or the young woman. Imbolc is one of three fertility festivals. And, since one aspect is purification, now is a great time for cleansing your home, your spring cleaning. Also, be sure to finish your reflections. I offer some herb and oil supports. HerbsSage: “The desire of sage is to render man immortal.” The root, salvere, is defined by being in good health.Rosemary: strengthens memory, purifies the airMint: a symbol of hospitalityRue: clear sight and visioning, traditional anti-plague herbOilsLime: zest for lifePeppermint: a buoyant heartClary Sage: clarity and visionThyme: releasing and forgivingQuotablesSeason blend Seasons mergeOne day you look the sun is brighter  the birds are louderThere is a lightness to the air The wind has shiftedThe buds are waking up and they are showing their first colors The earth is shrugging off the  cold - Shrugging off its  chill winter coatIt is spring.Recommended ResourcesImbolc last year: https://michellelasley.com/2020/02/how-do-you-celebrate-imbolc/ Bremness, Lesley. The Complete Book of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and Using Herbs. London, UK: Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1988.Casey, Caroline W. Visionary Activist Astrology: Become a Secret Agent for Transformation. Sounds True, 2015. (skip to the chapter on the sun)Emotions & Essential Oils: Your Guide to Process, Release, and Live Free. 8th ed. Enlighten Healing, LLC, 2019.Lawless, Julie. The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism. Element Books, 1995.For more information about Michelle, Balance Shared, events, and projects, please visit www.michellelasley.com. 

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