Goddess Brigid
Can you believe it's February? The ground,(ideally) should be starting to warm up, and soften. In my corner of the world, I'm sure we have much more winter weather ahead of us.
But aside from the groundhog peeking out to determine if we'll have 6 more weeks of winter, this is Goddess Brigid's day.
As I make my morning coffee strong & hot and begin my days journalling, I've been noticing that the sun is rising just a bit earlier these days.
This morning I got up as usual, while it was still dark outside and lit candles in the windows.
Brigid reminds us that the little seeds beneath the snow and deep in the dirt are beginning to stir. As the heat of the sun strengthens and warms the earth, so may the heat of love and compassion strengthen our will and spirits, and the small seeds of peace also stir within our hearts.
This is traditionally a time of purification, cleaning your house and getting rid of any lingering X-mas/winter greenery.
Meditate upon what you would like to see grow in health and strength this year...for yourself, your family, your friends, Mother Earth and ask for Brigid's blessings.
Go here and scroll down for an Inner Journey Meditation to invoke Brigid ~ The Forge in the Forest
Here's a small exerpt from it...
Brigit turns towards you and asks: What have you come here to create? … You tell her of your vision, whether great or small, personal or for the wider community… and she beckons you over to the fire. As you look into the flames, pictures start to move and you see yourself at work, filled with enthusiasm and passion as you make your vision a reality… … You and your creation are surrounded and shot through with the golden light of inspiration. Brigit is there too, watching over you with love as you work, encouraging you and filling you with confidence and creativity…Doesn't it seem like a great creative visualization exercise?... I'm going to do it tonight.
Blessed Imbolic & Good luck with all your groundhogs!!
14 comments:
How beautiful! Yes! I will celebrate Brigid and her bounteous offering tonight, quietly and deeply.
Thank you Boho! May Brigid shower you and your Hatchling with her guidance and bounty! :)
Blessed Imbolc to you! It's true, the sun is showing up more in life, hopefully warmth will too. I feel like there is so much winter still ahead but wouldn't it be wonderful if I was wrong?
Beautiful visualizations, they are so helpful sometimes.
Lovely! Brigid is one of my favorite goddesses...:)
Have a wonderful day!
Happy Monday morning Boho! I love the warm glow of the candles. Here in PA, it is slowly getting lighter out in the wee early hours. Tomorrow we are supposed to get more snow.
Blessed Imbolc! What a beautiful vision. I, too, will be doing something special and asking of her to rid of the old and bring in the new~
Have a Gorgeous Day!~
Blessed Imbolc! I haven't noticed the sun rising earlier, but I have noticed the sun setting later! LOL what can I say, I'm a night owl...
Blessed Imbolc! I haven't noticed the sun rising earlier, but I have noticed the sun setting later! LOL what can I say, I'm a night owl...
Blessed Imbolc! I will definitely do that meditation! It sounds perfect.
Imbolc blessings to you and your hatchling too. I'm in the same boat as you with the over 40 thing. Isn't it odd, i feel like maybe i should be 'feeling' different now as i get older and when i look in the mirror sometimes i'm surprised to see the starts of lines but inside my head i still feel like i did 20 years ago. Of course some things have changed since then - more kids for a start! - but deep inside, the REAL me, (not the image of me people see in this lifetime but the me than continues throughout maybe?) doesn't feel any older. My body might be changing on the outside but on the inside i continue to be me. Does that make sense? I know what i mean, honest! Lol!!Anyway, if i'm starting to crack up i'll have the excuse of old age, poverty and rust on my side, that's my excuse and i'm sticking to it! Love and hugs to you both xXx
my imbolc was welcomed in with snow and the setting up of my first permanent alter :)
thanks, that is my name...it gives me a smile to read your post.
I remember sneaking Brigid in as my confirmation name at a time when I was being raised very Catholic but had ideas of my own. Today you made me smile and remember that quiet resilient part of my spirit and hers.
Love and understanding~
You are such a beautiful, inspirational writer! I love your blog and your way of being in your words. Thanks for this post, makes me want to get up extra early tomorrow and take some time for myself...alone AND with candles! You're great! Also, my co-blogger and dear friend shares the same name: Brigid.
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I see she (Brigid) has already commented! Apparently great minds think alike ; ) So happy to have found your blog!
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