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Imbolc 2008
Folklore From the Isle of Man ~ Imbolc
Posted February 1st, 2008 by Anonymous
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February 1, Laa'l Breeshey "Bridget's Feast-day," when the festival of this famous Irish saint was celebrated. A parish church, a nunnery, and no less than seven of the ancient keeills or cells are named after her in the Isle of Man, where she seems to have been a great favourite. An old custom on this day was to gather rushes, and standing with them on the threshold, to invite St.
Women and Spirituality
Posted February 1st, 2008 by Anonymous
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Alive Mind is launching: Women & Spirituality. At Alive Mind you will find exclusive films, books and blogs by leading filmmakers, scholars, artists, writers and activists in feminist spirituality today. Their Women and Spirituality bloggers include Muslim activist and scholar Amina Wadud, filmmaker Donna Read, eco-activist Starhawk, activists and scholars, Charlene Spretnak and Carol P. Christ, and artist, writer and life coach Susan Reimer-Tom. From the personal to the political, this space is dedicated to exploring issues related to women and spirituality.
Brighid by Deanne Quarrie
Posted January 24th, 2008 by Anonymous
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The springtime fire of the Goddess Brighid, linked with the festival of Imbolc, is very much connected with healing. For the surge of fire restores us in three ways. First, it gives us a lift of physical and emotional energy. It pleases our souls, because it not only brings knowledge that spring will come soon but also turns our thoughts to love and romance. And finally, it sparks our creativity. As our spirits lift, we are more likely to be inspired with new plans and projects....
Herb of the Season: Blackberry by Dawn "Belladonna" Thomas
Posted January 21st, 2008 by Anonymous
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Blackberry (Rubus villosus)
Folk names: Bly, Bramble, Bramble-Kite, Bumble-Kite, Cloudberry, Dewberry, Goutberry, High Blackberry, Thimbleberry
Walking a Rainbow Path By Flash Silvermoon
Posted January 21st, 2008 by Anonymous
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For me, there is nothing more important than my spiritual path.I am knowing and understanding this more each day. I have walked this path for many, many moons calling myself or being called a Witch, Shaman, Healer, Pagan, Goddess Worshiper, working with Wicca, Yoruba, Native American, Feng Shui, Tantric paths and others.
Ripples Out From The Center: A Pagan Pilgrim in the Celtic Homelands. Author: H. Byron Ballard
Posted January 20th, 2008 by Anonymous
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Whan that Aprill, with his shoures soote
The droghte of March hath perced to the roote
And bathed every veyne in swich licuor,
Of which vertu engendred is the flour...
Thanne longen folk to goon on pilgrimages...
Chaucer ~ Prologue to The Canterbury Tales
Found Goddess Verbena: Goddess of Wordplay and Really Awful Verse
Posted January 9th, 2008 by Anonymous
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“I don’t get no respect,” Verbena complains, and it’s true. Worship of this inconspicuous but divinatory Goddess has been likened to addiction. Falling under Her spell is contracting an infectious disease. Once you start punning, they say, you just can’t stop.
Imbolc to Ostara Moon Schedule with Planting and Harvesting Days
Posted January 9th, 2008 by Anonymous
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By Dawn “Belladonna” Thomas
New Moon – February 6th 10:44 p.m.
2nd Quarter – February 13th 10:33 p.m.
Full Moon – February 20th 10:30 p.m.
What the Groundhog Sees: By Mama Donna Henes, Urban Shaman
Posted January 9th, 2008 by Anonymous
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February
2 marks the halfway point of Winter. If the Spring Equinox signals
the season of birth in nature, then the midpoint of Winter can be
likened to the quickening of life. That magic moment when an
expectant mother experiences the child within her shift position for
the very first time. Yikes! It's alive!
