February holds a liminal kind of magic, suspended between the deep stillness of winter and the first stirrings of spring. In many traditions, this is a month of purification, renewal, and gentle reawakening—a time when the earth begins to shift beneath the frost, and witches turn their attention to clearing, blessing, and preparing for the growth ahead.
Imbolc, celebrated around February 1–2, anchors the month with its themes of light returning. It’s a festival of Brigid, goddess of the hearth, creativity, and healing. Many witches mark this sabbat by lighting candles, crafting protective charms, blessing tools, or tending to the home as a sacred space. February’s magic is quiet but potent, encouraging introspection and the planting of metaphorical seeds.
The month’s correspondences reflect this transitional energy. Herbs like rosemary, basil, and angelica support cleansing and protection. Crystals such as amethyst, moonstone, and clear quartz help with intuition, clarity, and spiritual renewal. February’s cold moons—often called the Snow Moon or Hunger Moon—invite spellwork focused on endurance, emotional healing, and preparing for future abundance.
This is also a powerful time for divination. As the veil subtly thins with seasonal shift, many witches use tarot, runes, or scrying to gain insight into the months ahead. Journaling, dreamwork, and intention-setting blend beautifully with February’s introspective tone.
In witchcraft, February is not a dormant month—it’s a quiet forge. Beneath the surface, transformation is already underway. Witches who lean into this subtle energy often find that the intentions set now become the strongest blossoms of spring.
Until next time, Love and Blessings