Marking the midway point the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, Imbolc is associated with patience, hope, transitions, and beginning the ascent back to the light after the darkness of the winter months. It is the perfect season to represent the self. It's a time when the harshness of a spiritually dark cycle may bring up feelings of vulnerability or confusion about your next steps. This sabbat is also the most suited for solitary spiritual work, where you turn inward and focus on your own hopes and dreams. This is beautifully designed book and card deck set designed to evoke the spirit of Imbolc. Each of the 44 cards in this oracle is a seed of spiritual guidance - inspired by ancient Imbolc traditions - to find answers to your most profound questions. The messages give the user a glimpse of the card's inner meaning, making this oracle an excellent deck for beginners. Along with thoughtful meanings are powerful word spells, to invoke the energy of each card.