Simple Imbolc Rite for Solitaire
You will need a corn maiden and a priapic wand. A lit candle in cauldron in south and some twigs of evergreen besides the cauldron.
Prepare Brigid´s Bed
This is done by dressing the corn doll in a white cloth and any other ornaments. Then place it in a basket or on a mat. Then lay the priapic wand across the doll and place two altar candles, one on either side, beside the basket. Say:
Bride is come. Bride is Welcome.
(three times)
Take the besom and ritually sweep the circle doesil, then return the besom beside the altar.
Kneel before the cauldron. Pick up the twigs and set fire to each in turn. Then blow out each flame and place in cauldron beside the candle. Say:
Now I banish winter. Now I welcome spring:
Say farewell to what is dead and greet each living thing.
Now I banish winter. Now I welcome spring.
