Imbolc

In Scotland February is known as Wolf month and although the days are cold and dreary there are small signs of new life appearing across the country side as birds began to build their nests and ewes birth their lambs.

As the Cailleach, Old woman of Winter exhales her final icy breath, all will be transformed as Brigid, Fair Woman of February rekindles the fire in the earth, preparing it for new life . . .

For centuries it has been customary for Irish folk to fashion a St. Brigid’s Cross of straw or rushes and place it at the entrance to their cottage to protect their homes, animals and loved ones.

Brigid’s Cross on our front door.

“Imbolc, which means “in the belly” is a time of hope and expectation.
For those of us in the colder climes, it can be a time of waiting,
gestating the seeds of springtime and new life, a witnessing of
returning light and birdsong in this, the deepest part of winter. So,
too, it is a time for resting “in the belly,” in the quiet center of
ourselves.

A light shines out in Kildare In the name of Brigid, her spirit
asking for love, justice, peace, truth, care of the earth.
– Brigidine Nuns, Kildare , Ireland

Everyday Goddessing  is about sharing magical techniques and sacred wisdom with other beautiful Goddess women. I believe that within every woman there is a goddess, a wise woman, beautiful, creative, powerful, with a deep soul, and that everything we need and are looking for is already inside  each of us. – Rose Arizmendi

Happy Holidays 2008

May your Holidays be filled with peace, love, joy, good health and the warmth of family & friends.

Photo of “The Lady with the Unicorn”.

O the Ivy O, she’s the Queen of old, and the Holly he is red. Hang ‘en high in the farm, and us won’t come to no harm Till the Christmas days be told. – Old Somerset Carol.

Winter Solstice

December is the darkest month of the year and many of us experience sadness and depression as the days grow shorter and the nights longer. On the Winter Solstice, it’s as if the earth holds it’s breath during this time of transition between dark and light, cold and warmth, shortage and abundance, life and death.

The cold, dark, gloomy days may make us feel that the darkness is ever closing in, tightening it’s grip on us, yet the wheel of the year is now turning toward the light, so gather your loved ones close, read stories to one another, light candles, celebrate with song, food and give thanks for everything you have.

“Stories are medicine. I have been taken with stories since I heard my first. They have such power; they do not require that we do, be, act, anything — we need only listen.” -Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Holiday Madness

Have you found yourself caught up in all the frenzy and craziness of this season?

If you find yourself stressed out and frazzled, think about what’s really important during this time of the year, and remember that every thought, intention and action touches all of existence.

Stop whatever your doing and breathe!

Here are a few things to do that can assist one with their spiritual health and sense of well-being during the holidays.

• Bring fresh flowers into your home.
• Listen to music that elevates your spirits.
• Read spiritual literature or inspirational literature that inspires you.
• Seek out the company of people in whose presence you feel more elevated.
• Spend some time in nature.
• Take long walks in nature.
• Be here now … eyes open, present, and responsive.
• Be kind to yourself.

“One kind word can warm three winter months”.
Japanese proverb

Everyday Goddessing  is about sharing magical techniques and sacred wisdom with other beautiful Goddess women. I believe that within every woman there is a goddess, a wise woman, beautiful, creative, powerful, with a deep soul, and that everything we need and are looking for is already inside  each of us. – Rose Arizmendi