Imbolc

Also known as Spring Equinox, Imbolc is a major festival in the Celtic calender. It is celebrated at the first sign of spring. In the Southern hemisphere, that is early August - wattle season. Imbolc celebrates the return of warmth after a long winter.
On a personal level, it celebrates the emergence of a new commitment after a long period of internal reflection. The seed starts to break through the soil and test the air above. Sometimes it is too cold, and the new shoots may be burnt by the frost or want to retreat to the warmth of the soil. Eventually though, it is warm enough to start to bloom and reach for the sky.
It is the time to put into action the new plans and ideas that began to take shape during winter.