Imbolc (basically pronounced /im-bolk/) is a fire festival that marks the start of Spring, halfway between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox. It roughly corresponds to Groundhog Day, when tradition has it that if a groundhog sees its shadow outside the burrow at dawn, there will be six more weeks of winter. (Of course, the vernal equinox is about six weeks away in any case.) This holiday is also known as Solmonath and Candlemass, and to the ancient Druids, it was Oimeaig (pronounced /im-mo(l)g/).

You are welcome to come to our celebration! If you have been to Grove before, you are welcome to bring a friend. Please bring:

• a potluck dish to share (with labeled ingredients, please);
• a food-bank item;
• a towel (if you’d like to hot-tub afterwards); and
• a proper state of mind to enter the Circle.

For more information, contact Priya at (206) 782–8496, or email her at priya@emeraldgrove.org.