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February 2020

February 11, 2020

Living the Liminal: The Still Slumbering Goddess

This time of year in Nova Scotia is my least favorite month. The cold sting...

January 2019

January 31, 2019

Pan-Celtic Hoofbeats: Brigid, History & Mystery

History, archaeology, and myth have very little to say about the goddess Brigid, however we...

January 18, 2019

The Corner Crone: Brigid Butter & Transformation

Brigid, the keeper of the sacred flame and guardian of hearth and home, offers us...

January 10, 2019

Pan-Celtic Hoofbeats: Horses of the Dark Time-Mari Lwyd

In the past few years, the Mari Lwyd tradition has taken on something of a...

February 2018

February 12, 2018

The Corner Crone: All Shook Up

And now, on the other side of Imbolc, these seeds of change that have been...

January 2018

January 31, 2018

The Other Side of the Hedge: Groundhog Day Revelations

The lesson is simple. If you’re waiting for a leader, it’s you.

February 2017

February 03, 2017

The Crow’s Nest: Living Life by the Seasons – Spring and Seeds of Intention

The Celebration of Imbolc marks the coming of Spring for us Pagans. In my own...

January 2017

January 28, 2017

Brigid and the Making of Vows

As we shift from Winter's dormancy to Spring's rebirth, our desire for new possibilities drives...

January 20, 2017

Adventures in Wortcunning: Story of Imbolc

Milk is called nature's most perfect food, and this is true for baby mammals and...

February 2016

February 09, 2016

Witch on Fire: Valentine’s Love Spell

As a special Valentine's Day treat for you, my lovelies, I offer this "Ideal Paramour"...

January 2016

January 31, 2016

Seeking the Grail: Sacrifice, Skillbuilding, and Motivation

For many Pagans, Imbolc is about dedications; to me, dedication means work. It means sacrificing...

January 24, 2016

Wayfaring Woman: Holiness and Hallowing at Imbolc

The holy current that runs through this time of year is profound and its blessings...

January 23, 2016

The Path of She: An Imbolc Meditation – Brigid and the Light and Shadow of Soul Work

Brigid leads you to Her scrying bowl, filled with the waters of Her holy well...

January 19, 2016

Irish-American Witchcraft: My American Imbolc

Imbolc is a pretty big holiday for my family and one of the most involved....

December 2015

December 22, 2015

Witch on Fire: The Great Work, Holding the Space

As part of my spiritual practice each year I choose an area of study or...

December 16, 2015

Dandelion Seeds: Leaning Into the Solstice Darkness

It's easy to get caught up in the the wild cycle of holiday hosting. Take...

February 2015

February 03, 2015

The Busy Witch: An Imbolc Offering

I've always been drawn to Brigid, and as my Imbolc celebrations continue, I wanted to...

June 2014

June 04, 2014

Loop of Brighid: The Nine Pure Choice Graces, Part 3 – The Grace of Fortune

The grace of fortune is not the condition of being lucky, but a lighthearted and...

April 2014

April 16, 2014

Loop of Brighid: The Nine Pure Choice Graces, Part 1 – The Grace of Form

Bathing the head, feet and hands was once an important part of the Imbolc celebration....

February 2014

February 04, 2014

The Busy Witch: Honoring the Creative Spark

I realized that as long as I am honoring my heart center with the projects...

February 03, 2014

Seekers and Guides: Initiation and Transformation (Imbolc Special)

Sable Aradia discusses initiation and transformation and invites you to share what you can of...

May 2013

May 09, 2013

Loop of Brighid: Private Practices 4 – The Four Treasures

In the fourth of this series on private practices, we're going to visualize the four...

February 2013

February 05, 2013

The Busy Witch: DIY with Brigid

Brigid was one of the first goddesses I discovered, and although I do not frequently...

January 2013

January 31, 2013

Loop of Brighid: The Mysticism of Devotion, Part 2

In the ancient Celtic world, there were people with names such as Giolla Bride (“Servant...

January 26, 2013

What’s New at Patheos Pagan (Imbolc 2013)

January has been a busy month for recruiting here at Patheos Pagan. Announcing three new...

January 25, 2013

Gateway Goddess: Imbolc – Feeding the Hunger of New Lives with Milk and Fire

I've been told Imbolc is derived from the Celtic words for "in the belly," or...

January 15, 2013

Making Light: How we voted Imbolc off the Island (and aren’t even sorry)

Somewhere between the winter solstice and the spring equinox, we notice that the days have...

January 03, 2013

Loop of Brighid: What Is Brigidine Paganism?

Brighid is one of the most beloved and widely-venerated deities in the entire world, and...

February 2012

February 03, 2012

The Confusion of Imbolc

I've always found Imbolc to be a rather confusing holiday from a theological perspective. Most...

February 01, 2012

How do you keep vigil on Imbolc?

On this day of Imbolc we honor the Goddess, Brigid. For many Pagans across the...