An extremely limited seasonal batch of a fabled powder, born from blessed fire of rare potency.

15mL - 0.5oz

Comes in an aluminium tin jar.

Description

This powder is composed of Imbolc Fire ashes gathered from the embers of Alder, Birch and Willow woods, with the addition of Hawthorn and Juniper - chosen for their traditional properties of purification, cleansing, protection and warmth, qualities especially sacred to Brighid as tutelary goddess of the season. Our bonfire was additionally lit above a handful of ashes from the Solas Bhríde Centre’s Imbolc Fire collected during our 2022 pilgrimage, to act according to a sacred magical principle of transference. Meticulously pulverised to a finely ground dust, each grain has been imbued with the rejuvenating power of this most holy Quarter day, first of the ritual year. These ashes have been mixed with high quality red ochre.

A batch of consecrated pigment and fire, flame and earth, fervently prayed over, its powers augmented by incantations to assist in all manners of blessing, saining, and protection, as befits the lore of the Four Fire Festivals.

Purpose & Application

To use, apply this mixture on the desired body parts, to draw sigils, symbols, runes or feda (Ogham letters), or simply to stain and redden the skin to fortify the soul after the thaw of winter.

Sprinkle as you would in charm bags or ritual baths, or to cast your magical circles. These ashes can be liberally blended with other substances in magical and devotional practices, or used to dress candles and/or craft oils. Their applications are vast and versatile, and they will enhance any work that aligns with their purpose. By using these ashes, you can infuse your own magical work with the energy tied to the particular Festival’s timing: when properly prepared and invoked, they possess the power to purify and revivify, imbuing the wearer with their strengthening and rejuvenating properties.

In moments of dire need, ashes from a blessed fire are also deemed a protective substance which renders the user invisible to malevolent entities and magic.

Please note the ashes will stain and redden: manipulate with care. They are also not intended for internal consumption. Always perform patch tests before use to ensure safety.

Additional Information

We prioritise using wildcrafted materials whenever possible, carefully harvested or collected during significant times. Our ashes are entirely pure, with no fillers or additives. We do not use chemical lighters or fuel to light our bonfires.

Each batch is ritually purified, blended, and consecrated during potent folk timing, then allowed to rest for an entire lunar cycle.