As the cold winter winds begin to soften and the days grow longer, February invites us into a season of transformation. It’s a time of transition, where we say goodbye to the stillness of winter and begin to welcome the fresh energy of spring.
Just as the earth shifts beneath our feet, this month encourages us to reflect on our own personal growth. Now is the perfect time to shed old layers and prepare for renewal. Whether it’s a shift in mindset, embracing new habits, or reawakening our passions, February offers us the space to bloom from within.
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February 1-2: Imbolc (High Winter) —a festival honoring the Goddess Brigid, symbolizing purification and the gradual return of light. (Southern Hemisphere: Lammas or Lughnasadh – The grain harvest)
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February 2: Candlemas—a Christian observance marking the presentation of Jesus at the Temple, often associated with the blessing of candles.
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February 12: Full Snow Moon in Leo—focus on organization, health, and service.
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February 14: Valentine’s Day—a day dedicated to love and affection between intimate partners.
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February 15: Lupercalia—an ancient Roman festival celebrating purification and fertility.
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February 18: Celtic Tree Month of Ash begins, symbolizing growth and connection.
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February 28: The New Moon in Pisces is a time for reflection, creativity, and connection. This phase invites us to dream big, trust our intuition, and seek solutions that inspire collective growth. It’s an opportunity to set intentions that nurture both personal fulfillment and the well-being of the world around us.
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February 28: Cake Day—a special day to offer cakes to the deities and light candles in honor of our ancestors, celebrating their presence and the wisdom they’ve passed down.
