by My Village Witch | 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...
by My Village Witch | 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...
by Byron Ballard | 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...
by Byron Ballard | 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...
by Byron Ballard | Feb 7, 2017
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...
by Byron Ballard | 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...