February is Sōlmōnath, a name that apparently derived from an Old English word for wet sand or mud, sōl; according to Bede, it meant “the month of cakes” when ritual offerings of savory cakes and loaves of bread are made to ensure a good year’s harvest.

Candles are blesses at church and then brought home to protect family from demon and illness.

Like on Imbolc, make all the candies you plan to use in your rituals and spells. By making your own candies, you control the colour and scent. You can add herbs and stones or other magical ingredients to the molten wax. Solmonap is a time of preparation, so create a list of your magical goals for the year.