• Imbolc
Begins February 2 (S. Hemisphere, August 2)
Increasing sunlight and warmth. A time of Enthusiasm and Adapting to change. Preparing the ground for the coming year. Sowing of seeds of the future
Symptoms of Early Spring are…Jaundice, Hot flashes, Distractible, Obsessiveness, Substance abuse, Migraine, Infrequent rashes, Fever, Burning eyes, Insomnia, Controlling, Digestion problems, Sleep problems, Unhappy but not depressed, Sudden fatigue, Cravings, Twitching, Joint pain, Weight management, Anxiety, Unable to finish anything
Body – Symptoms for this time of year are part of your Common Sense of Sight (Enthusiasm) and Taste (Adapting).
Everyone seems happier when the winter weather begins to melt. People are in the sunshine whenever possible. Enthusiasm for the warmer months is at its peak. Gardens are planned, seeds are optimistically started on windowsills, under growlights, in coldframes, and greenhouses.
Your body can finally move again. Muscles are stretched and worked back into shape after a long winters rest. Remember to stretch before doing winter clean up. Some of your muscles haven’t really been used since last summer. Wake them up slowly. You won’t be as sore if you stretch first. A hot shower or bath afterwards also really helps prevent sore muscles. Dancing, or even listening to rhythmic music, while working keeps your muscles loose and keeps your stamina at a steady pace.
Mind – Use your mind to adapt to a new season full of enthusiasm. Adapting to warmth feels a lot easier than getting ready for the cold, but it’s just as much work. There is more daylight, so there are more activities in your day. It’s the same for everyone. Schedules start heating up as the days do. Build half an hour of fun into every day. No exceptions. It will help you stay focused. Write lists. Say no more often.
Spirit – Begin working on the first benchmark for improving in your life. Stay focused.
