Brigid, River Woman

by | Jan 28, 2021

This is an essay written a few years back. Brigid is Written in the Water It’s almost Imbolc and I am sitting here, thawing my feet after an outdoor ceremony.  We invoked Her Name, as Protector of the Waters. We used a small candle that had been lit at...

Almost Imbolc

by | Jan 23, 2021

It’s time to settle back into our celebratory year and get ready for Imbolc, for Brigid’s day. I’m going to post some ideas for how-tos, some Facebook Live videos, and some personal and group rituals. I’m starting today with a paper I wrote for...

Brigid is Written in the Water

by | Jan 20, 2020

This essay first appeared in Global Goddess e-zine, a blessing that is missed in its absence. It’s almost Imbolc and I am sitting here, thawing my feet after an outdoor ceremony. We invoked Her Name, as Protector of the Waters. We used a small candle that had...

Brigid is Written in the Water

by | Feb 1, 2018

I wrote this a few years back and want to share it with you as we honor this night.   It’s almost Imbolc and I am sitting here, thawing my feet after an outdoor ceremony. We invoked Her Name, as Protector of the Waters. We used a small candle that had been...

A New Pair of Boots and the Bride’s Bed

by | Jan 7, 2017

bits and bobs and Imbolc very, very soon I got a new pair of work boots today and they came in a big cardboard box. Brilliant. With Imbolc only a few weeks away, my thoughts are turning to prep for that sweet holy day, and one of the fun things to do is create a bed...

Back in Town

by | Feb 19, 2016

I spent the weekend in San Jose at Pantheacon.  I taught a class and gave a talk and helped with a Brigid healing ritual and signed some books and generally had a terrific time. I have a series of blog posts that I plan to do–sharing them between here and my...