Brigid, River Woman

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

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

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

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...

Awash in the Uses of Magic

But what tools do we really need to do the simple and required magics? Only this my heart and these my two hands. I stand with the Queens as my allies, here in the Realms beyond the Veil. I’ve gone poetical tonight.  You may blame my name or the fact that...

A New Pair of Boots and the Bride’s Bed

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...