Imbolc Bath Spell/Ritual for Brigid
Imbolc Bath Spell Description
This Imbolc spell is very adaptable and centers on ritual bathing, healing magic, and working with Brigid at her sacred well. It can be done over three nights or in one night, and the focus can be shifted to suit your needs.
It also helps us remember we are strong and powerful and helps build resilience
This is a slightly more advanced spell just because it has lots of supplies. It really is a bit more of a ritual. Feel free to simplify and just do the parts that are right for you. You can also make it easier by doing it all in one night instead of over three nights. You are less likely to do the spell if it’s too complicated.
The purpose is to temporarily turn your bath or hot tub into Brigid’s healing well and invoke Brigid’s powers of poetry (magical writing), smithcraft (the power of creating with skill and precision), and healing into your life. You can also use a shower, although that is not ideal. The power of three features strongly in this spell and is part of what fuels it.
This Imbolc spell is best done between January 31 and February 2, but it can be done until mid-February.
When is Imbolc/Candlemas?
In modern calendars, it is usually on February 1. On some calendars, Candlemas (the Catholic version that tried to replace Imbolc) is on the first, and Imbolc is on February 2. Celts, like many others, followed a lunisolar calendar. So historically, it may have fallen on the full moon. Some people celebrate at the solar midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. And FYI, the fire of Imbolc can fuel magic and resistance.
Supplies for the Imbolc Bath Spell
If you want to keep it simple, the essentials are the herb tea for the bath and the candles. You can skip everything else. There is a checklist at the end and a checklist for spell steps.
Candles
Three unused candles, one yellow, one red, one green, with holders
They can also be all white or all yellow beeswax if that is what you have
Or use what your intuition tells you to use
Tapers work well if doing this over three nights
Tealights work well if doing this in one night
Matches or lighter
Bath Tea
A cup or more each of dried Rosemary, Lavender, and Calendula if you can get it
Using just Rosemary and Lavender is fine
A strainer
A glass jar, one gallon if you have one
A plastic pitcher or jug
A pot for boiling water
A few large clean towels
Loose clothing for after
This is amazing for your skin and nervous system. I would do it every day if I could. You can also substitute salt, but I highly recommend the herbs.
Optional Imbolc Incense Blend
A spoonful of Rosemary for clearing, mental focus, and to represent the power of poetry
A spoonful of Cinnamon bark broken into pieces, or a half spoon of cinnamon powder, to spark the magic, honor Brigid, and represent fire and smithcraft
A spoonful of Angelica leaf or root powder to call on celestial and overworld forces and the power of healing
Heatproof container
Charcoal
Matches
Small spoon
Assemble this before the moon is full. Hold the uses in your mind and speak them to the herbs. Or use any incense that feels right to you.
Optional Steam for the House
Three spoonfuls of Pine needles, broken up
You can often find these on the ground under trees, just wash before using
Three spoonfuls of Rosemary leaves
Three Cinnamon sticks
Optional Brigid’s Altar
Red altar cloth, or substitute green or white
A special pen or journal for eloquence
A knife for skill
A clear glass bowl with water collected outside for healing and to represent Brigid’s well
Or whatever your intuition tells you to create.
Preparing for the Imbolc Spell
Journal or contemplate what needs healing in your life, where you need more skills, and where you would like to be more eloquent. If you are a beginner, maybe just pick one of these to focus on.
Write a simple sentence that describes your need or purpose. Use terms like “I ask for.” Start your sentence with something like “By the power of Brigid.” Be sure to include some gratitude. You can also just speak from your heart during the spell instead of writing.
You might want to try writing a longer version if you are more advanced.
Gather your supplies. A printed-out copy of this might be helpful, or notes for yourself.
Imbolc Bath Spell Instructions – One Night Version
Place all the tea herbs in the glass container and add the Rosemary, Lavender, and Calendula. Boil water and pour it over the herbs. Cover and let sit for at least a half hour. Strain, then place the liquid in a plastic pitcher or jug. Glass and baths don’t mix well.
Optional Steam Instructions
Set the steam herbs in a pot with at least two quarts of water
Bring to a simmer, then turn it down to the lowest possible setting
Take the lid off
This blesses and clears your house and helps you prepare.
Set up Brigid’s altar, in the bath area if you can
Breathe and center yourself
Feel how the earth and sky surround and protect you
Draw the bath
If you are advanced, you can cast and call
Place your candles in the bathing area
Read the simple sentence you created or speak from your heart about what you are asking for
Light the yellow candle and say something like, “I light Brigid’s candle of poetry.”
Light the red candle and say something like, “I light Brigid’s candle of smithcraft.”
Light the green candle and say something like, “I light Brigid’s candle of healing.”
If you are focusing on just one quality, light all three and then say something like, “I light Brigid’s candles for (______).”
Optional incense step, light your charcoal and make an offering of the incense
You can add more with a spoon if you like throughout the bath
You can say something like “Brigid, you are honored and welcome” if you choose and are comfortable working with deity
Turning Your Bath into Brigid’s Well
Imagine or visualize a magical steaming pool of water. It can be in the wilds or in a beautiful sacred building. Let that picture take shape in your mind. Then, while holding that image, feel or imagine it moving into your bath or shower through an out-breath or down your hands, turning it into Brigid’s healing well for the night.
Say out loud, “By the power of three times three, as I will it, so mote it be.”
Pour the tea into the bath, or have it nearby if you are showering
Clear your thoughts and step into the bath or shower
Soaking in Brigid’s Well ~ Ritual Bathing Part
For the first part of your bath, focus on releasing, letting the Rosemary clear away anything you don’t need.
For the second part of the bath, focus on calming, allowing the Lavender to open you to what is needed.
For the third part, focus on healing and ask the Calendula to strengthen your body and spirit.
Or just enjoy the bath, trusting the herbs to do their work.
To adapt this to a shower, pour the herb tea over you in three parts. The final pouring should be after you turn the water off.
When you are done, step out of the bath or shower onto a towel and let the water dry on your skin. Maybe sit and journal while this happens. If it’s too cold to do that, gently pat some of the water off and put on loose clothes.
Let the candles burn completely out in a safe place if you are doing this for one night only. Hold the intention of the circle opening once the candles are out.
Adapting This Spell into a Three Night Imbolc Ritual
Divide the tea herbs and the optional incense into three parts and use one part each night. The optional steam can be used for all three nights, adding more water as needed.
Light one candle each night and focus on the qualities of that candle. Snuff the candle at the end rather than blowing it out and relight it the next night. On the third night, let the candle burn completely out.
Then have a lovely snack. Sheep cheese, like feta, and hazelnuts in some form are associated with Brigid.
Supply Checklist
Three candles and holders
Matches
Bath tea, one cup each Rosemary, Lavender, Calendula, or salt
Towels and loose clothing
Incense, optional
Charcoal
Heatproof container
Matches
One spoonful each Rosemary and Angelica leaf or root powder
Substitute fennel if you can’t find Angelica
Cinnamon bark broken into pieces or half spoon of powder
Steam, optional
Pot
At least two quarts of water
Three spoonfuls each Rosemary and Pine needles
Three Cinnamon sticks or half spoon powder
Altar items
Red cloth
Pen or journal
Knife
Bowl of outside water, inside water can be substituted
Your sentence about what you are asking to take in from the bath
Spell Steps Overview
Gather supplies
Make bath tea
Make optional incense
Start optional steam
Cast and call if you choose
Bring everything into the bathroom
Set up altar
Draw bath or start shower
Speak what you are asking for
Light candles, speaking the phrases
Light charcoal, add incense, repeat as needed
Welcome Brigid
Visualize and create Brigid’s well
Add tea if using a bath, or use at the end if showering
Relax and absorb
Let water dry on your skin when done
Let candles burn out, or snuff if over three nights
Thank Brigid and devoke if you cast and called
Snack and journal
May Brigid heal us all, may she inspire our eloquence as witches to speakout for ourselves and others, and may her fire give us strength to do what we came here to do, and may she bring justice.
Thank you all! Colette
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