Goddess Sunday: Brigid, Part 2

Fire in the forge that shapes and tempers. Fire of the hearth that nourishes and heals. Fire in the head that incites and inspires. ~ The Three-Fold Fire of Brighid, Ord Brighideach Continuing the discussion of Brigid begun last week, even after the Roman Catholic Church banned all Pagan ways, She was so firmly and … Read more

The Annual Brigid Poetry Slam – In Memorium

For the last five or six years (I am losing track), I have joined the global poetry slam in honor of Brigid, Goddess of Poetry, Healing, and Art.  The slam includes, not only poetry praises to our beloved Goddess, but offerings of poetry of all kinds. As it happens, just yesterday, Poland’s Nobel Laureate Poet, … Read more

The Edge of Transformation

A silver apple falls. There, amongst the branches, the mother sits. Weaver of dreams against the weft of the wood, Insight falls like gentle rain on a moon-bathed garden. – Song to Hecate, by Alison Jones Now we make ready for the great festival of Imbolc, sometimes called Candlemas or Brigid. In many places, the … Read more

Happy New Year’s Eve

 A collection of tidbits from my posts in years past, with heartfelt thanks to Waverly FitzGerald, who is the source for much of this lore. Blessings to you, Waverly, for your faithful, invaluable service as a Priestess of Time and the Wisdom of the Ancient Ways.  Out with the old and in with the new! … Read more

Solstice Sun Wheel Ritual 2011

We have now completed our annual Solstice Sun-Wheel Prayer Spell for Advent, 2011. My deepest appreciation to everyone around the world who join us for this powerful work. May the waves of loving change and transformation continue to flow, build, and heal the world’s suffering and fear. The Intention As we made the final descent … Read more

Making Magic for Christmas Eve

Tonight at midnight, or tomorrow morning if you prefer, for those of you who celebrate Christmas, it is time for you to light your final, center candle. With its light, honor your Bringer of Light, and vow to renew your own part in the ancient promise of faith, hope, and love that was given on … Read more