Three Crystals to Purify, Renew and Inspire, at Imbolc

Awaken from your winter slumber with Imbolc; the Sabbat of light and new beginnings. A time for inner growth and setting heart-led intentions for spring.  

Imbolc is a Sabbat of the Wheel of the Year, marking the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Traditionally, Imbolc celebrations begin at sunset on January 31st and end at sunrise on February 2nd.  

This is the Sabbat of light, a celebration of the sun's returning power, and the renewal of life. Leaving behind the dreary days of winter, we step into the brightening days of early spring with purpose and intention. Like the first green shoots to rise from the soil, Imbolc gently nudges us to begin again, renewed and ready for all that the new season has to offer. Under the watchful guidance of Brigid, goddess of hearth, inspiration, and fertility, we move forward, inviting her light to spark creativity within and protection for the new season. 

This post is a ritualistic one, sharing my favourite crystals to hold close during my own celebrations. You can read more about the meaning of Imbolc from my 2025 post: Imbolc: Entering the Season of Light and New Beginnings. 

PROMISE OF SPRING WITH CHRYSOPRASE 

Imbolc is a time of great change and awakening, not just in nature but in ourselves too. It is a time when new blooms start to shoot, birds return to sing, and the landscape becomes full of colour and life again. Leaving behind the dark and cold days of winter, we boldly step into something new, guided by the returning light and the hope that it brings. 

Like the promise of spring, Chrysoprase is a beautiful symbol of renewed hope and new beginnings. This nurturing stone, with her joyous green hue, resonates with the Earth’s calm fertility, quietly stirring beneath the surface, ready to bloom at any moment.  

Renowned in Medieval Lore as “the stone of growth”, this protective emblem embodies the themes of Imbolc, inviting self-development, thawing emotional imbalance, and bringing grounded optimism into your life. 

Imbolc is often associated with Brigid, who, as goddess of hearth, fertility, and inspiration, embodies the renewal of life and nurtures the land and livestock. Chrysoprase’s vibrant, life-affirming energy aligns naturally to this awakening energy with optimism and growth from within, releasing fear associated with change and helping make heart-led intentions.  A favourite crystal for her uplifting and hopeful energy, Chrysoprase will help you feel connected to the new season with springlike vitality and abundance. 

FIRE AND SUN WITH CARNELIAN 

Fire is a powerful representation of Imbolc, both symbolically and literally. Traditional celebrations at Imbolc include lighting candles and tending hearth fires in honour of Brigid, giving reverence for the protection and creative inspiration we receive. Fires are lit to honour her and to symbolically welcome the returning light of the sun as we leave behind the dark days of winter and embark towards a brighter spring.  

Vibrant Carnelian is known as the “stone of fire”, not just for her rich, flame-like hue but also for the passionate spark she ignites within. Like Brigid, she is a powerful symbol of inspiration, boldly encouraging creative expression through poetry and art while radiating confidence in the process. This motivational stone plants the seeds of intention and tends to their growth through empowerment and protective energy.  

As Imbolc celebrates the sun’s returning power, it is also fitting to highlight Carnelian’s connection to solar energy, radiating vitality and life force.  

Like a well-stocked hearth, Carnelian courageously ignites your passion, sustains your inner flame, and pushes you towards your goal with confidence and intention. Her empowering and uplifting energy will help guide you through the change of season, planting seeds of inspiration along your path.  

PURIFICATION WITH SELENITE 

Purification is widely associated with spring and, as such, is closely bound to Imbolc. It is the process of shredding old, stagnant energy at the end of one season and making space for new beginnings to take root in the next. As a threshold Sabbat between winter and spring, traditional Imbolc celebrations often include ritual bathing, spring cleaning and lighting candles.  

Of the many crystals associated with purification, the one I turn to the most is Selenite. This pure, ethereal crystal, with her beautiful tranquil energy, is the perfect choice for cleansing the home during Imbolc. She also resonates with Brigid, Goddess of light, whose presence nurtures hearth and domestic life. Selenite's purifying energy is renowned for cleansing other crystals, while also deeply refreshing the home, helping you leave those sticky, unwanted energies at the door.  

Selenite is a soothing, sacred crystal which promotes inner balance and emotional healing, quieting the mind and preventing overthinking. She helps set clear intentions which are rooted in light and sacred purposes, refining focus and encouraging self-care. Setting a piece of Selenite in the bathroom near the bathtub whilst you bathe, will amplify purification and self-care rituals, inviting harmony and comfort into the tub (although be careful not to place her in water as she will dissolve over time). 

Like a flickering candle, Selenite illuminates the space around you, perfectly embodying the theme of light, purification and renewed energy, making her a wonderful choice for Imbolc. 

Featured product: Witches Bell - Did you know that in Old Folk days, witches Bells were hung from the hearth and doors to ward off negative energies and protect the house and the people within. The Witches Bell rings with old magic and quiet protection, a charm of safety and light. 

FINAL THOUGHTS 

However you choose to celebrate, each of these crystals would be the perfect companion for your Imbolc celebrations. From the joyous renewed hope of Chrysoprase, the fiery inspiration of Carnelian or the purification of Selenite, each crystal will guide you to the light, helping you connect to Brigid, as well as the coming spring.  

For myself, I like to take a quiet moment in nature, observing the changes around me and gathering tokens of spring to use on my Imbolc altar. I often think Imbolc feels like an exciting step forward, a leap into the unknown — leaving behind the heavy baggage of winter and stepping into a light, carefree spring dress. 

How does Imbolc make you feel? Let me know in the comments...