Sabbats: 2026 Imbolc/Brigit's Day
Event Information
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2026 Imbolc/Brigit's Day
Celebration & POTLUCK
Sunday, Feb 8*, 2026
1:45-7pm
*Note this is a week later than usual
"Wings of Becoming"
From Chrysalis to Queen!
Presented by Laura, Tabetha, Melanie, Brigid,
and Mandella, and Amalya
1) OUR THEME for Imbolc / Brigit's Day:
The beginning of February marks the moments of early spring, the anticipation for warmer days and the up-welling of Gaia’s fertility. In Celtic traditions Feb 1st or 2nd is the time to celebrate “Imbolc” – a word that means “in the belly of the Mother” because seeds of spring are beginning to stir in Gaia’s womb, and the ewe’s udders are filling with milk. The season was also associated with the Celtic Goddess Brigid (or Brigit) and then later, her Christianized aspect of Saint Brigid. Imbolc signifies the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, and is a powerful hallmark of hope, fertility and rebirth. Symbols of the season are lambs, milk, seeds, and Brigid’s icons of healing, (her holy well), smith crafting (her flames and forge) and creativity (especially poetry).
Additionally, this year at the Goddess Studio, we’ve been inspired to include another emblem to celebrate early spring–the Butterfly!
Across many cultures, butterflies are seen as a sacred symbol of spring and messengers between worlds – carrying whispers of the divine, echoes of our ancestors, or representations of transformation and rebirth: as they take flight, so do our intentions. Emerging from the cocoon of Winter, we honor our wings that are forming and preparing us to fly free.
In particular, the butterfly honors the process of “Fight” to “Flight”! We may not realize this, but the butterfly inside her chrysalis has to fight to break free. This process is nature’s way to strengthen her wings so that she can fly! This potent metaphor gives us a lot of material to play with for our own empowerment!
What struggles have you endured in your cocoon that has enabled you to strengthen your wings? Who are you in the process of Becoming? How have you gone from “Fight” to “Flight”?
As the signs of spring return–the hills turning green and new blooms beckoning butterflies– let us too transmute the struggles of the past year and transform. Join us as we emerge from our chrysalis and expand our intentions for this coming year and strengthen our wings to carry us into the light. Come celebrate with us as we consider these ideas, honor our metamorphosis with crafting butterfly vision boards and dancing, and spread our Wings of Becoming.
Please wear bright spring colors and bring a shawl, veil (or wings if you have some!) to wear during our ceremony.
2) CRAFT: WHAT WE WILL BE DOING:
We will be making Butterfly Vision Boards, that we will "fly" in our ceremony. (See photo...)
3) REGARDING FOOD: We will be having a POTLUCK! Please bring a main dish or side salad to share with all.
4) THINGS TO EXPECT: sharing lore, meditation, ceremony, sisterhood and crafting, and circle dance!
5) WEAR: wear bright spring colors and bring a shawl, veil (or wings if you have some!) to wear during our ceremony.
6) TIME: 1:45 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive by 1:30 to give yourself enough time to settle in and take pictures! Circle will start at 2:00, and potluck will start about 5:30. This is a progressive event, please be on time. Also, Gate closes at 2:30, see (9) below.
*7) COST: $30 love offerings are appreciated.
$30 PayPal link for Sabbat Love Offering
Thank you for supporting our sacred events by making a contribution of $30, if at all possible*. You can honor these events financially and energetically by making a payment in advance, via the PayPal link (see underlined link above or click the PayPal icon) or or by remembering to make your contribution at the door: Cash, or checks (payable to Amy Peck--not Goddess Studio) are preferred, but we can also take VENMO at the door. We are not able to take credit cards at the door.)
*If you really want to come and can't make a $30 contribution, please contact Amalya directly in advance for other options. Also, on the other hand, if you'd like to donate additional funds for a scholarship for another goddess, please contact Amalya as well.
CANCELLATION POLICY if you have pre-paid, you will be refunded if you notify Amalya 24 hrs prior to the event. (No refunds for no-shows. Payments can not be transferred to another event. Thank you for your understanding.)
$30
PayPal Link
You don't need to set up a PayPal account, just sign in as a Guest.
(You will be re-directed to Amy Peck Productions -Goddess Studio PayPal "purchase details" page. Click continue, and at the "log-in" screen, if you don't have a PayPal account, just click the grey bar "Pay with Debit or Credit card" to sign in as guest.)
Thank you for supporting our sacred events!
8) PLEASE RSVP:
IMPORTANT: PLEASE RSVP "Yes" if you can commit to coming! An RSVP is a must to reserve your space, and most importantly to secure your craft materials, and to receive the final "Delightful Details and Directions" email which will be sent to you a few days before the event. PLEASE rsvp on the MeetUp site OR email Amalya! Thank you! (AmalyaGoddess@aol.com)
Your RSVP is taken very seriously. These events mean alot to us and we devote significant time, energy and money to producing these high quality and meaningful gatherings eight times a year. Unfortunately, due to the rising number of people who RSVP "yes" and then don't show, we have been overbuying supplies and not able to cover our costs. "No shows" are very hard on us, not only financially, but emotionally and energetically as well. If you cannot come after you have rsvp'd "yes", then please simply change your rsvp to "NO" as soon as possible. Also, if you are bringing a guest, please let us know their names too! Thank you for honoring your commitment with integrity, your Goddess Mamas really appreciate it.
9) LOCATION/GATE/PARKING: The Goddess Studio of Escondido. PLEASE RSVP to get address, gate code and parking instructions! The Goddess Studio is on the private property of Amy (Amalya) & Dennis Peck in a gated, residential neighborhood, in Escondido, CA.
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NOTE: The FULL "Delightful Details & Directions", address, parking info & Gate code will be sent to you via email several days before the event! PLZ CHECK YOUR EMAIL that you have associated with your rsvp method (ie Meetup or PayPal account!) Please do not RSVP on Facebook etc.
10) Join our MEETUP CLAN GROUP: The best way to stay informed and to RSVP is on our private Meetup site "The Escondido Goddess Studio Meetup Clan".
For an overview about the Goddess Studio Meetup Clan:
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Please visit the "Sabbats/Wheel of the Year" website page on this site;
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or go direct to the Meetup Site page too to join the group! (You don't have to be an official member of the Goddess Studio MEETUP group to come to any event at the Goddess Studio--but I do encourage you to join!)
11) GUIDELINES for sharing in a group: Please acquaint yourself with our Guidelines for sharing in a circle:
"Council Sharing: Guidelines for sharing in Circle" (links to a pdf doc on this site).
12) SAVE THE DATES for our NEXT SABBATS: check out the schedule on the "Sabbats/Wheel of the Year" page of this site!
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Thank you for your interest in our gathering!
And as I've mentioned before, feel free to invite a woman friend, (just let me know their names & email) and you don't have to be an official member of the Goddess Studio MEETUP group to come to any event at the Goddess Studio!
I look forward to receiving your RSVPs!
Until we merry meet!!
Amalya
NOTE: More description in general about our Wheel of the Year Sabbat Celebrations, and joining our MeetUp clan can be found on the "Sabbats" page of this site!
Pics from 2020 Imbolc Celebration...
