Imbolc, The Star Tarot Card & The Magic of New Beginnings ✨🌿
As the wheel of the year turns, we arrive at Imbolc on 1 February 2025, a sacred threshold between winter and spring. This festival of light and renewal is a time to honour new beginnings, inner wisdom, and the return of warmth. This year, Imbolc is even more powerful as it aligns with the New Moon in Aquarius (29 January 2025) and the start of the Chinese New Year of the Wood Snake, creating a cosmic wave of transformation and possibility.
To embrace this energy, there is no better Tarot card to focus on than The Star 🌟—a symbol of hope, renewal, and inspiration.
The Star Tarot Card: A Guiding Light for Imbolc
The Star appears after The Tower in the Major Arcana, bringing a sense of healing, clarity, and divine guidance after periods of uncertainty. It reminds us that light always follows darkness and that we are on the path toward growth and renewal.
At Imbolc, when the first stirrings of spring are beginning beneath the surface, The Star encourages us to:
✨ Trust in new beginnings – Even if we can’t see the full picture yet, we are being guided toward something beautiful.
💡 Align with inspiration & creativity – Brigid, the goddess of Imbolc, rules over fire, poetry, and artistic expression, just as The Star encourages us to embrace our creative energy.
🌿 Heal & nourish our inner world – Just as the earth is slowly waking up, this is a time to nurture ourselves and release old burdens.
🔮 Embrace spiritual connection & intuition – The Star reminds us that we are connected to the universe, and the New Moon in Aquarius amplifies our ability to dream, manifest, and see beyond the ordinary.
The Connection to the New Moon & The Year of the Wood Snake
On 29 January 2025, the New Moon in Aquarius invites us to set bold intentions and envision the future with fresh eyes. Aquarius energy encourages innovation, authenticity, and breaking free from old limitations — perfect themes for The Star card.
Additionally, this marks the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Wood Snake, a year of wisdom, transformation, and shedding old layers. The Star supports this journey by reminding us to trust in the unfolding process and believe in what is yet to come.
Rituals to Work with The Star at Imbolc
If you feel called to align with the energy of The Star this season, here are a few ways to integrate it into your Imbolc celebrations:
🕯️ Light a candle to symbolise hope and inspiration for the months ahead.
💎 Work with crystals like Amethyst (spiritual clarity), Labradorite (intuition), or Citrine (renewed energy).
📖 Journal with The Star’s wisdom – What dreams are calling to me?
How can I embrace renewal and trust in the journey ahead?
🎶 Use sound healing & meditation to connect with The Star’s energy and welcome new insights.
Final Thoughts
This Imbolc is a time to embrace renewal, trust in divine timing, and awaken to the possibilities ahead. Just as The Star shines as a beacon of hope, let this season remind you that your dreams are valid, your path is unfolding, and the light is always within you. ✨
What intentions are you setting for this magical time?
Share in the comments or book a session to align with this powerful energy! 🔥🌙
Interested in Tarot? Read more in my Introduction to the Tarot and Understanding the Major Arcana.