Imbolc is a pagan holiday lasting from February 1 to sundown on February 2. It marks the halfway mark between winter solstice and spring equinox. This holiday celebrated Brigid, the Celtic goddess of wells, fire, blacksmiths and healing waters. Today, in Northern California, it is cold. I am going to put my crystals out inContinue reading “Happy Imbolc!”
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Happy Winter Solstice!
The main message of the winter solstice is exploring the darkness and turning it into light. I have been to hell and back in the last week. I have been sick with RSV the past week and in isolation. I am still tired and coughing. However, the sun finally came out and I am goingContinue reading “Happy Winter Solstice!”
Happy Halloween (Samhain)
Today is the Wiccan holiday of Samhain (Halloween) midway between the autumn equinox (Mabon) and winter solstice (Yule). For Celts Samhain was a time of communion with the spirits of the dead, which are free, like the wild autumnal winds, free to roam the earth. Today, I will take my crystals into the sun forContinue reading “Happy Halloween (Samhain)”