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Episode 49

49. Exploring Imbolc: Brigid, Seasonal Renewal & the Return of Light on the Wheel of the Year

In this illuminating episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine, we explore Imbolc, the mid-winter festival of light, purification, and renewal. Celebrated on February 1st or 2nd, Imbolc marks the first subtle signs of spring and honors Brigid, the Celtic goddess of fire, healing, inspiration, and sacred transformation. You’ll learn what Imbolc represents on the Wheel of the Year, how ancient traditions honored this turning point, and simple spiritual practices you can use to bring warmth, clarity, and new beginnings into your life.

This episode also answers questions such as:

• What is Imbolc and why is it celebrated?

• Who is the goddess Brigid and what does she symbolize?

• How does Imbolc fit into the Wheel of the Year?

• What rituals or traditions honor Imbolc?

• How can I celebrate Imbolc at home?

• What spiritual themes of renewal and inner light are associated with this season?

• Why is Imbolc connected to purification, inspiration, and creativity?

• How can I work with Brigid for healing and inspiration?

A warm and inspiring episode for anyone seeking seasonal wisdom, Divine Feminine connection, or a fresh spiritual beginning as the light returns.

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Bertena Varney

Bertena is a spiritual teacher, priestess, and intuitive guide who blends ancient wisdom with grounded, modern insight. She is the creator and host of The Spiritual Sanctuary, a podcast devoted to the Wheel of the Year, Divine Feminine wisdom, goddess traditions, ritual, meditation, and soul-aligned living.

With decades of experience as a college educator and a deep background in spiritual studies, Bertena brings a rare combination of academic depth and embodied spiritual practice to her work. Her teachings weave together seasonal spirituality, priestess paths, somatic awareness, tarot and oracle wisdom, and contemplative ritual—always with an emphasis on empowerment, discernment, and personal sovereignty.

Bertena is the founder of the Ancient Arts of the Priestess Academy, where she offers self-paced courses, seasonal lessons, and immersive spiritual education rooted in the cycles of nature rather than hustle culture. Her work is especially supportive for women seeking a slower, more meaningful spiritual path—one grounded in trust, rest, and inner authority.

Through her podcast, courses, and writings, Bertena invites listeners into a sanctuary space where wisdom is remembered, not rushed, and where spiritual growth unfolds in its own time.

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