The earlier version of the Imbolc festival was associated with the bear cult. The bear symbolized wisdom and the awakening of the earth. In Ireland, people would create a figure of a bear on this day and offer it honey. They would also consume mead, an alcoholic beverage made from honey. These customs persisted for a long time, even after bears disappeared from Ireland. Similarly, among Slavic peoples, this day
Imbolc marks the time when the first signs of the approaching spring begin to show through the winter chill. It’s the moment when the Wheel of the Year starts turning towards warmth and renewal, and the cold of winter inevitably gives way to the advancing spring, bringing the awakening of life. One of the signs of the earth awakening is the snowdrop. Beneath the still-cold ground, under a layer
The “Key” spread is designed to find solutions to any important or challenging situation. It is laid out using the “78 Doors” Tarot deck, specifically created for this spread. It answers questions about how to act to shape the situation as desired and what to do to navigate out of a difficult scenario. Card Positions in the Spread: 1. The Theme: The core question or issue. Internal challenges.2. The
The “Birthday Spread” (created by Theresa Michelsen) is designed in the shape of a cake adorned with a candle. This layout aims to help you reflect on the year that has passed, understand where you stand now, and discover the new energies, challenges, and gifts that your personal new year will bring. Card Positions in the Spread: Past influences that are ending or leaving your life. Achievements from the past