Spring Shrines and Rituals for Renewal
From Imbolc to Beltane
By Kasey Fallon, Image by Esra Korkmaz
There is a quiet turning that takes place in early spring, long before the first blooms appear. Imbolc marks this threshold. Though winter still holds its outward form, the light has begun its return. The Earth is preparing itself for renewal, and we are invited to do the same.
In her feature for Bruja Magazine Issue 0002, Kasey Fallon explores this sacred seasonal passage through the creation of spring shrines and intentional ritual. She describes this period not as a time of immediate transformation, but as a time of preparation. Renewal begins in stillness. It begins in the conscious tending of what is not yet visible.
The creation of a spring shrine becomes a central practice within this process. Fallon presents the shrine as both symbolic and functional. It serves as a place to anchor intention and acknowledge the slow return of creative and emotional momentum. Through the use of candles, seeds, water, and seasonal elements, the shrine reflects the gradual reawakening occurring both in nature and within ourselves.
At the heart of her work is the recognition that intention, like any seed, requires care. Before growth becomes visible, it must first be planted.
A Simple Ritual for Renewal
One of the most accessible rituals Fallon shares centers on the act of lighting a candle and naming an intention.
Begin by choosing a quiet space.
Light a white candle, symbolizing the return of light and clarity.
Sit with the flame for a moment and allow yourself to become present.
Hold a seed, or simply place your hand over your heart, and consider what you wish to cultivate in the coming months. This may be creativity, healing, courage, or clarity.
Speak your intention quietly, either aloud or internally. Allow the act of naming it to give it form. Once you are finished, extinguish the candle with awareness, recognizing that the intention has been acknowledged and set into motion. Like the season itself, its unfolding will occur in its own time.
This ritual does not force change. It creates the conditions for change to emerge.
Fallon’s full feature expands on these practices, offering guidance on building seasonal shrines, working with symbolic elements such as fire and water, and aligning personal cycles with the natural movement from Imbolc to Beltane. Her work reminds us that renewal is not an event, but a process. One that begins quietly, often long before it becomes visible.
The complete guide, including detailed shrine creation, crystal correspondences, and seasonal ritual practices, is available in Bruja Magazine Issue 0002: Imbolc Light Returning.
Contributor
Kasey Fallon is a writer whose work explores ritual practice, seasonal alignment, and intentional living. Her writing focuses on offering practical, hands on guidance that helps readers engage with cycles of renewal and personal transformation. Her work can be found on Instagram at http://instagram.com/writ_fallon/
Her full ritual guide is published in Bruja Magazine Issue 0002.
