Snowdrops
A delicate flower of hope and new beginnings . Correspondences Receptive energy Earth element Saturn Capricorn, Aquarius Hope, optimism, renewal, purity, innocence, joy, sympathy, remembrance, courage, spirituality, miracles The Magick of Snowdrops Snowdrops, also referred to as Candlemas Bells, the Fair Maids of February, or milk flowers, are one of the first signs of the stirrings of Spring. They are one of the first flowers of the year to appear, usually in bloom around Imbolc, February 2nd. When you see the first snowdrops of the year in bloom be sure to make a wish. Think of something you wish to release or let go of in order to welcome in the new. Snowdrops are sacred to the Goddess Brigid, or Bride. Use snowdrop symbolism to decorate an altar to honour this Goddess at Imbolc, when she is said to awaken the land for Spring, bringing warmth and light back after the cold darkness of Winter. On Imbolc, find some snowdrops growing outside and leave an offering of milk. Light a white ...