Imbolc Solitary Ritual by Dawn "Belladonna" Thomas

Theme: Welcome the increasing light

Altar Needs
White altar cloth
Five white candles
Cauldron
Pen and Paper
Chalice

To prepare for the ritual have a ritual bath with some bath salts. Play some relaxing music. Set up your altar with the five unlit candles - one for each element and one in the center to represent the Goddess.

Call the Elements and the Goddess:
Hail to the Spirit of the East, Element of Air. The winter winds blows in a new season. Please join me tonight. Light the candle in the East.

Hail to the Spirit of the South, Element of Fire. The warmth of fire makes me aware of the increasing light. Please join me tonight. Light the candle in the South.

Hail to the Spirit of the West, Element of Water. The melting snow flows into the rivers and provide water to the beginnings of new life. Please join me tonight. Light the candle in the West.

Hail to the Spirit of the North, Element of Earth. The fruits from the last harvest have provided the nourishment during these winter months. Please join me tonight. Light the candle in the North.

Great Mother Brighid, Guardian of poetry and smith crafts. I am honored to have you here and to bask in the light of your eternal flame. Please join me tonight. Light the candle in the center of the altar.

Tonight I celebrate the return of the sun and the rebirth of light.

Work and Meditation
Sit in front of your altar and think about what you would like to manifest in your life. When you are finished, write your thoughts on your piece of paper.  Place the paper in the cauldron and light it to release your thought to the Elements and the Goddess. While the paper is burning say the following:

Great Mother Brighid
Watch over your daughter
Let your water heal me
Let your wind inspire me
Let your fire warm me
With your blessings and protection, I go in peace.

Drink from your chalice and offer blessings. 

If you would like to make a corn dolly, now is the time to do that.  As you are braiding continue your thoughts on what you want to manifest. When finished, open the circle.

Release the Goddess and the Elements
Great Mother Brighid, your growing light is increasing all around me. Thank you for joining me tonight. Hail and Farewell. Extinguish the candle in the center. 

Spirit of the North, the earth is beginning to show new life. Thank you for joining me tonight. Hail and Farewell. Extinguish the candle in the North.

Spirit of the West, the rivers are rising and the water is warming. Thank you for joining me tonight. Hail and Farewell. Extinguish the candle in the West.

Spirit of the South, the days are growing longer and the sun is providing much needed warmth.  Thank you for joining me tonight. Hail and Farewell. Extinguish the candle in the South.

Spirit of the East, there is a hint of March winds swirling around blowing in new life. Thank you for joining me tonight. Hail and Farewell. Extinguish the candle in the East.

The Circle is open but remains unbroken.

Blessed Be!