Herbs
Angelica, Basil, Benzoin, Clover, Dill, Evergreens, Snowdrop, Bay, Heather, Myrrh, Rosemary, Willows, and the first flowers of the year.

Gemstones
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Garnet, and Onyx

Incense
Rosemary, Cinnamon, Wisteria, Frankincense, and Myrrh.

Color
White, Yellow, Pink, Light Blue, Light Green, Orange, Brown and Red

Altar Decorations
Lamps, Besom (broom), Grain dollies, a sprig of evergreen, a bowl of snow, statues of the maiden aspect of the goddess, and Yellow Flowers.

Foods
Dairy, Onions, Chives, Garlic, Spiced wines, Seeds, and Herbal Teas.

Gods and goddesses
Brighid, the Celtic goddess of healing, poetry and smith craft; Persephone, Demeter, Hagia, Sophia, Juno Februata, all virgin and maiden goddesses; all fire and flame gods, connected with the newborn Sun.

Customs and myths
In Irish legends of the Tuatha De Danaan, Brighid is the name of three daughters of Dagda who over time were combined into one goddess. Later, Brighid’s name was absorbed into that of a Christian saint, and many of her ceremonies and traditions into that saint’s worship. She was venerated in Scotland, Wales, on the Isle of Man and in the Hebrides. When celebrating Candlemas or Imbolc, spell work for fertility and protection are appropriate, defining and focusing on spiritual and physical desires for the future. Imbolc is a good time to get your life in order �?physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. Make plans, organize, clean out drawers and closets to bring in the new and clearing out the old.