In moderate winter climates, February is the month when signs of spring begin to appear. Snowdrops, crocuses and groundhogs arise from their wintery hibernations. Celtic Imbolc on Feb 1st and Valentines Day on Feb 14th are pre-spring holidays with pagan roots that honor fertility. This is the time when lambs are born and some birds find their mates. Chinese New Year, a two-week pre-spring festival of good fortune family and fertility usually coincides with these western holidays. All of these festivals prepare us for the advent of spring on March 21.
Green Spring Blessings, Shanti