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The Celtic crone goddess Cailleach of the British isles gathers Her firewood for the winter’s remainder during Là Fhèill Brìghde on February 2nd during Imbolc. (Imbolc/g starts sunset February 1st and lasting until sunset February 2nd.) The Cailleach will make sure the weather that day is bright and clear if she intends to make winter last longer so she can gather plenty of firewood to keep herself warm in the coming months. Traditionally folks celebrate stormy or especially frigid weather on Là Fhèill Brìghde since it means The Cailleach has decided sleep in and will soon run out of firewood ensuring a sooner end to winter‘s chills.
It was the Dutch who brought a similar Indo European legend about a badger to America where the badger became a groundhog, native to their “new world” upon ancient Turtle Island, which is where the Groundhog Day tradition based in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, USA came from. Cailleach is by contrast decidedly human in form, said to have snowy white hair, often veiled, her name translated from Gaelic literally as “old hag”. She is mother of weather, most poignantly storms. She rules over winter as a seasonal deity in balance with fire-wielding, milk-laden Brighid who then in turn oversees the time between Beltane and Samhain, from May 1st to November 1st. Imbolc is known as St. Brigid’s Day honoring the awakening of spring but it is still within the dominion of the divine crone Cailleach, depicted here in my watercolor sketchbook in honor of Imbolc.
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Hello everyone! Today I am discussing the Celtic celebration of Imbolc. Imbolc is not what I'm celebrating today on Easter, but it was a celebration I celebrated earlier last month. It's also one of my favorite celebrations, right below Samhain! (I can't wait for October so I can celebrate my new year with you all!)
Below, I'll tell you about Imbolc, it's meaning, and it's origin. Then below that, I'll tell you what Imbolc means to me.
Imbolc or Imbolg (Irish pronunciation: [ɪˈmˠɔlˠɡ]), also called Saint Brigid's Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Bríde; Scottish Gaelic: Là Fhèill Brìghde; Manx: Laa'l Breeshey), is a Gaelic traditional festival. It marks the beginning of spring, and for Christians, it is the feast day of Saint Brigid, Ireland's patroness saint. Its traditional date is 1 February, about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Historically, its traditions were widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. Imbolc is one of the four Gaelic seasonal festivals, along with: Beltane, Lughnasadh and Samhain.
Imbolc / St Brigid's Day
Imbolc is mentioned in early Irish literature, and some evidence suggests it was also an important date in ancient times. It is believed that Imbolc was originally a pagan festival associated with the lambing season and the goddess Brigid. Historians suggest that the saint and her feast day are Christianizations of these. The customs of St Brigid's Day did not begin to be recorded in detail until the early modern era. In recent centuries, its traditions have included weaving Brigid's crosses, hung over doors and windows to protect against fire, illness, and evil spirits. People also made a doll of Brigid (a Brídeóg), which was paraded around the community by girls, sometimes accompanied by 'strawboys'. Brigid was said to visit one's home on St Brigid's Eve. To receive her blessings, people would make a bed for Brigid, leave her food and drink, and set items of clothing outside for her to bless. Holy wells would be visited, a special meal would be had, and the day was traditionally linked with weather lore.
Although many of its traditions died out in the 20th century, it is still observed by some Christians as a religious holiday and by some non-Christians as a cultural one, and its customs have been revived in some places. Since the later 20th century, Celtic neopagans and Wiccans have observed Imbolc as a religious holiday. Since 2023, "Imbolc/St Brigid's Day" has been an annual public holiday in Ireland.
What Imbolc means to me:
Imbolc is a time of celebration and of harvest. My mother and I always incorporate Pagan activities into it. We still make Brigid dolls and honor her through our celebration. Imbolc is on the Wheel of the Year, which is the calendar I go by. And it's one of the Gaelic Seasonal Festivals, which is very important to me and my family. On Imbolc we eat bread and water, and we eat in honor of Saint Brigid. We also make Brigid Crosses, in a prayer that she will protect us from the harsh winds we get out here in the country.
Thank you for reading this!
#samofthecelts#pagan#witch#paganism#celtic#imbolc#gaelic#festival#gaelic festival#wheel of the year#Celtic festival#celtic witch#celtic traditions#traditional#Ireland#Irish
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Imbolc Sunrise: a three-card spread
Brigid and the holiday of Imbolc (or Lá Fhéile Bríde/Là Fhèill Brìghde in Irish and Scottish Gàidhlig, respectively) have been close to my heart ever since I first met them in a Catholic context as a child. My birthday is very close to Imbolc, and I’m sure that was part of the appeal early on, but it’s also such a hopeful holiday that it’s hard not to like! Later, when I first began exploring paganism and reaching out, it was the Goddess Brigid who responded — though it took me years to identify her. Brigid was my bridge back to the Tuatha Dé Danann, which truly felt like a homecoming to me. And now, though she is no longer the most important deity in my practice, she still holds a place on honor on my shrines, and I honor her every Imbolc.
I was thinking of Brigid’s three aspects of Smith, Healer, and Poet as I designed this spread — and of the alchemy of fire and water becoming the illumination of inspiration and creation. There is one card for each aspect, and I hope this spread will help you gain some insight and illumination of your own.
Brigid the Smith asks: What in your life is ready to be reforged?
Brigid the Healer asks: What are you willing to let go of, to be healed?
Brigid the Poet asks: What can you change, to make space for new inspiration?
If you try out this spread, I’d love to hear how it worked for you! But when I did it, I got massively called out, so just be aware that it might not pull the punches, lol!
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Là Fhèill Brìghde (St. Brigid's Day) is more commonly celebrated in Éire (Ireland) but does have a little presence in Alba (Scotland). In honour of both I made this on the day (1 Feb 2024).
#LàFhèillBrìghde#LáFhéileBride#Alba#Éire#Scotland#Ireland#Imbolc#Candlemas#Spring#MastoDaoine#IMadeThis#CreativeToots#MastoArt
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Holidays 2.1
Holidays
Abolition of Slavery Day (Mauritius)
Aroma Day (Japan)
Be An Encourager Day
Bigfoot Day
Canadian Mounties Day
Car Insurance Day
CBD Day
Change Your Password Day
Conservatorship and Guardianship Abuse Awareness Day
Constitution Day (Mexico)
Cross-Quarter Day
Dignity Action Day (UK)
Federal Territory Day (Malaysia)
45 RPM Record Day
Freedom from Slavery Day
Furmint Day
G.I. Joe Day
Golden Ticket Day
Heroes Day (Rwanda)
Highlight Your Hair Day
Holiday Hugs Day - Celebrating Dedicated Platelet Donors
Hourly Comic Day
Hula In the Coola Day
Igbi (Avar people; Russia)
Inspire Your Employees to Excellence Day
International Brownie Camera Day
International Day of Black Women in the Arts
International Face & Body Art Day
Memorial Day of the Republic (Hungary)
National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools
National Breating Space Day (UK)
National Cameron Day
National Energy Assistance Day
National Freedom Day
National Get Up Day
National Heroes’ Day (Rwanda)
National Lonely Hearts Day
National People Named Dave Day
National Sean Day
National Serpent Day
National Texas Day
National Unclaimed Property Day
No Politics Day
O.E.D. Day
Robinson Crusoe Day
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day
Sandy B. Hooks Day (Lousiana)
Spunky Old Broads' Day
Tapati Festival begins (Chile)
Triohonsi begins (Wolves' holiday, ends 3rd; Bulgaria)
Tupperware Sculpting Day
Visite du Pape (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Wardrobe Malfunction Day
White Rabbit Day
World Aspergillosis Awareness Day
World Galgo Day
World Hijab Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Baked Alaska Day
Dark Chocolate Day
Decorating with Candy Day
International Gruit Day
National Cake Pops Day
Skippy Peanut Butter Day
1st Wednesday in February
Book Direct Day [1st Wednesday]
Empire State Building Run Up Day [1st Wednesday]
Global School Play Day [1st Wednesday]
National Girls and Women in Sports Day [1st Wednesday]
National Signing Day (College Football) [1st Wednesday]
Winter Walk Day [1st Wednesday]
World Read Aloud Day [1st Wednesday]
Independence Days
The Consulate of Jovak Helm (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]
Feast Days
Brigid, patron saint of Ireland (Saint Brigid's Day) [brewers]
Candelaria of San José (Christian; Blessed)
Chronos Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Day Sacred to Juno Sospita, Jupiter, Hercules, and Diana (Ancient Rome)
Emaculation (The Season of Intoxication begins, a.k.a. ‘Frop Harvest; Church of the SubGenius)
Festival of Dionysus begins (Ancient Greece) [thru 2.14]
First of Fettuccine February (Pastafarian)
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch (Christian; Saint)
Imbolc (a.k.a. Oimelc; Celtic, Pagan) [1 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]
Kalends of February (Ancient Rome)
Kinnia, Virgin of Ireland (Christian; Saint)
Là Fhèill Brìghde (Day when the Cailleach Beara gathers firewood; Celtic)
Landsegen (Germanic Neopaganism)
Lenaia (Festival of Drama to Dionysus, Greek God of Intoxication)
The Lucaria (Festival of the Grove to Sucellus, Gaulish God of Alcohol; Ancient Rome) [also 7.19 & 7.21]
Mac the Dog (Muppetism)
Mauni Amavasya (Day of Silence; Hinduism)
Pindar (Positivist; Saint)
Rionus (Christian; Saint)
Sigebert II, King of Austrasia (Christian; Saint)
Spring Mother Celebration (Norse)
Tapati Festival (a.k.a. Rapa Nui; Easter Island)
Verdiana (Christian; Saint)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]
Unglückstage (Unlucky Day; Pennsylvania Dutch) [8 of 30]
Premieres
Alice Gets Stung (Disney Cartoon; 1925)
American Gigolo (Film; 1980)
Argybargy, by Squeeze (Album; 1980)
The Bourne Identity, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1980)
Call Me, by Blondie (Song; 1980)
Call Northside 777 (Film; 1948)
Camptown Races, by Stephen Foster (Song; 1850)
Dookie, by Green Day (Album; 1994)
Giant Steps, by John Coltrane (Album; 1960)
Harvest, by Neil Young (Album; 1972)
Hound Dog, by Elvis Presley (Song; 1953)
House of Cards (TV Series; 2013)
Infinite Jest, David Foster Wallace (Novel; 1996)
Jaws, by Peter Benchley (Novel; 1974)
Jessie’s Girl, by Rick Springfield (Song; 1981)
Johnny Angel, by Shelley Fabares (Song; 1962)
Kung Fu: The Movie (TV Movie; 1986)
La Boheme, by Giacomo Puccini (Opera; 1896)
The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (Novel; 1826)
Late Night with David Letterman (Talk Show; 1982)
The Man Who Fell To Earth, by Walter Tevis (Novel; 1963)
Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens (Novel; 1837)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey (Novel; 1962)
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag, recorded by James Brown (Song; 1965)
A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Novel; 1912)
Romantic Warrior, by Return to Forever (Album; 1976)
Russian Doll (TV Series; 2019)
Same Time, Next Year (Film; 1979)
Slackers (Film; 2002)
Stardust, by Neil Gaiman (Novel; 1999)
Surrealistic Pillow, by Jefferson Airplane (Album; 1967)
Tropic of Capricorn by Henry Miller (Novel; 1937)
Under the Pink, by Tori Amos (Album; 1994)
Warm Bodies (Film; 2013)
Today’s Name Days
Brigitta, Katharina, Reginald, Severus (Austria)
Trifon (Bulgaria)
Brigita, Miroslav, Sever (Croatia)
Hynek (Czech Republic)
Brigida (Denmark)
Birgit, Birgitta, Gita, Piret, Pireta, Pirja, Pirje (Estonia)
Riitta (Finland)
Ella, Siméon (France)
Maria, Neujahr (Germany)
Tryfonas, Vasiliki, Vasilis (Greece)
Fruzsina, Ignác (Hungary)
Brigitta, Geminiano, Verdiana (Italy)
Andra, Brigita, Brita, Gita, Indra (Latvia)
Brigyta, Eidvilė, Gytautas, Ignotas (Lithuania)
Birte, Bjarte (Norway)
Bryda, Brygida, Dobrocha, Dobrochna, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Paweł, Siemirad, Żegota (Poland)
Trifon (Romania)
Ksenia (Russia)
Tatiana (Slovakia)
Brígida, Cecilio (Spain)
Max, Maximilian (Sweden)
Basil, Bohdan, David, Vasylyna (Ukrainę)
Birgit, Birgitta, Bret, Brett, Bridget, Bridgette , Brigitte, Brita, Britney, Britt, Brittani, Brittany, Brittney, Clark, Clarke, Langdon, Langston (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 32 of 2023; 333 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 3 of week 5 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 11 of 28]
Chinese: Month 1 (Jia-Yin), Day 11 (Geng-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721(until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 10 Shevat 5783
Islamic: 10 Rajab II 1444
J Cal: 2 Xin; Twosday [2 of 30]
Julian: 18 January 2023
Moon: 86%: Waxing Gibbous
Positivist: 4 Homer (2nd Month) [Pindar)
Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 8 of 15]
Season: Winter (Day 43 of 90)
Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 12 of 30)
Calendar Changes
February (Gregorian Calendar) [Month 2 of 12]
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Holidays 2.1
Holidays
Abolition of Slavery Day (Mauritius)
Aroma Day (Japan)
Be An Encourager Day
Bigfoot Day
Canadian Mounties Day
Car Insurance Day
CBD Day
Change Your Password Day
Conservatorship and Guardianship Abuse Awareness Day
Constitution Day (Mexico)
Cross-Quarter Day
Dignity Action Day (UK)
Federal Territory Day (Malaysia)
45 RPM Record Day
Freedom from Slavery Day
Furmint Day
G.I. Joe Day
Golden Ticket Day
Heroes Day (Rwanda)
Highlight Your Hair Day
Holiday Hugs Day - Celebrating Dedicated Platelet Donors
Hourly Comic Day
Hula In the Coola Day
Igbi (Avar people; Russia)
Inspire Your Employees to Excellence Day
International Brownie Camera Day
International Day of Black Women in the Arts
International Face & Body Art Day
Memorial Day of the Republic (Hungary)
National Appreciation Day for Catholic Schools
National Breating Space Day (UK)
National Cameron Day
National Energy Assistance Day
National Freedom Day
National Get Up Day
National Heroes’ Day (Rwanda)
National Lonely Hearts Day
National People Named Dave Day
National Sean Day
National Serpent Day
National Texas Day
National Unclaimed Property Day
No Politics Day
O.E.D. Day
Robinson Crusoe Day
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Day
Sandy B. Hooks Day (Lousiana)
Spunky Old Broads' Day
Tapati Festival begins (Chile)
Triohonsi begins (Wolves' holiday, ends 3rd; Bulgaria)
Tupperware Sculpting Day
Visite du Pape (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Wardrobe Malfunction Day
White Rabbit Day
World Aspergillosis Awareness Day
World Galgo Day
World Hijab Day
Food & Drink Celebrations
Baked Alaska Day
Dark Chocolate Day
Decorating with Candy Day
International Gruit Day
National Cake Pops Day
Skippy Peanut Butter Day
1st Wednesday in February
Book Direct Day [1st Wednesday]
Empire State Building Run Up Day [1st Wednesday]
Global School Play Day [1st Wednesday]
National Girls and Women in Sports Day [1st Wednesday]
National Signing Day (College Football) [1st Wednesday]
Winter Walk Day [1st Wednesday]
World Read Aloud Day [1st Wednesday]
Independence Days
The Consulate of Jovak Helm (Declared; 2009) [unrecognized]
Feast Days
Brigid, patron saint of Ireland (Saint Brigid's Day) [brewers]
Candelaria of San José (Christian; Blessed)
Chronos Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)
Day Sacred to Juno Sospita, Jupiter, Hercules, and Diana (Ancient Rome)
Emaculation (The Season of Intoxication begins, a.k.a. ‘Frop Harvest; Church of the SubGenius)
Festival of Dionysus begins (Ancient Greece) [thru 2.14]
First of Fettuccine February (Pastafarian)
Ignatius, Bishop of Antioch (Christian; Saint)
Imbolc (a.k.a. Oimelc; Celtic, Pagan) [1 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]
Kalends of February (Ancient Rome)
Kinnia, Virgin of Ireland (Christian; Saint)
Là Fhèill Brìghde (Day when the Cailleach Beara gathers firewood; Celtic)
Landsegen (Germanic Neopaganism)
Lenaia (Festival of Drama to Dionysus, Greek God of Intoxication)
The Lucaria (Festival of the Grove to Sucellus, Gaulish God of Alcohol; Ancient Rome) [also 7.19 & 7.21]
Mac the Dog (Muppetism)
Mauni Amavasya (Day of Silence; Hinduism)
Pindar (Positivist; Saint)
Rionus (Christian; Saint)
Sigebert II, King of Austrasia (Christian; Saint)
Spring Mother Celebration (Norse)
Tapati Festival (a.k.a. Rapa Nui; Easter Island)
Verdiana (Christian; Saint)
Lucky & Unlucky Days
Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]
Unglückstage (Unlucky Day; Pennsylvania Dutch) [8 of 30]
Premieres
Alice Gets Stung (Disney Cartoon; 1925)
American Gigolo (Film; 1980)
Argybargy, by Squeeze (Album; 1980)
The Bourne Identity, by Robert Ludlum (Novel; 1980)
Call Me, by Blondie (Song; 1980)
Call Northside 777 (Film; 1948)
Camptown Races, by Stephen Foster (Song; 1850)
Dookie, by Green Day (Album; 1994)
Giant Steps, by John Coltrane (Album; 1960)
Harvest, by Neil Young (Album; 1972)
Hound Dog, by Elvis Presley (Song; 1953)
House of Cards (TV Series; 2013)
Infinite Jest, David Foster Wallace (Novel; 1996)
Jaws, by Peter Benchley (Novel; 1974)
Jessie’s Girl, by Rick Springfield (Song; 1981)
Johnny Angel, by Shelley Fabares (Song; 1962)
Kung Fu: The Movie (TV Movie; 1986)
La Boheme, by Giacomo Puccini (Opera; 1896)
The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper (Novel; 1826)
Late Night with David Letterman (Talk Show; 1982)
The Man Who Fell To Earth, by Walter Tevis (Novel; 1963)
Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens (Novel; 1837)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey (Novel; 1962)
Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag, recorded by James Brown (Song; 1965)
A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Novel; 1912)
Romantic Warrior, by Return to Forever (Album; 1976)
Russian Doll (TV Series; 2019)
Same Time, Next Year (Film; 1979)
Slackers (Film; 2002)
Stardust, by Neil Gaiman (Novel; 1999)
Surrealistic Pillow, by Jefferson Airplane (Album; 1967)
Tropic of Capricorn by Henry Miller (Novel; 1937)
Under the Pink, by Tori Amos (Album; 1994)
Warm Bodies (Film; 2013)
Today’s Name Days
Brigitta, Katharina, Reginald, Severus (Austria)
Trifon (Bulgaria)
Brigita, Miroslav, Sever (Croatia)
Hynek (Czech Republic)
Brigida (Denmark)
Birgit, Birgitta, Gita, Piret, Pireta, Pirja, Pirje (Estonia)
Riitta (Finland)
Ella, Siméon (France)
Maria, Neujahr (Germany)
Tryfonas, Vasiliki, Vasilis (Greece)
Fruzsina, Ignác (Hungary)
Brigitta, Geminiano, Verdiana (Italy)
Andra, Brigita, Brita, Gita, Indra (Latvia)
Brigyta, Eidvilė, Gytautas, Ignotas (Lithuania)
Birte, Bjarte (Norway)
Bryda, Brygida, Dobrocha, Dobrochna, Iga, Ignacja, Ignacy, Paweł, Siemirad, Żegota (Poland)
Trifon (Romania)
Ksenia (Russia)
Tatiana (Slovakia)
Brígida, Cecilio (Spain)
Max, Maximilian (Sweden)
Basil, Bohdan, David, Vasylyna (Ukrainę)
Birgit, Birgitta, Bret, Brett, Bridget, Bridgette , Brigitte, Brita, Britney, Britt, Brittani, Brittany, Brittney, Clark, Clarke, Langdon, Langston (USA)
Today is Also…
Day of Year: Day 32 of 2023; 333 days remaining in the year
ISO: Day 3 of week 5 of 2023
Celtic Tree Calendar: Luis (Rowan) [Day 11 of 28]
Chinese: Month 1 (Jia-Yin), Day 11 (Geng-Yin)
Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721(until February 10, 2024)
Hebrew: 10 Shevat 5783
Islamic: 10 Rajab II 1444
J Cal: 2 Xin; Twosday [2 of 30]
Julian: 18 January 2023
Moon: 86%: Waxing Gibbous
Positivist: 4 Homer (2nd Month) [Pindar)
Runic Half Month: Elhaz (Elk) [Day 8 of 15]
Season: Winter (Day 43 of 90)
Zodiac: Aquarius (Day 12 of 30)
Calendar Changes
February (Gregorian Calendar) [Month 2 of 12]
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Là Fhèill Brìghde (Imbolc)
It’s sunny and bright across much of Scotland today, which does not bode well for a short winter.
A dry and bright 1st of February means The Cailleach is awake and out gathering firewood. She will have an ample supply over the remaining months and as such, she will have no desire to allow spring to come for some time yet.
Tomorrow we are forecast a return to very wintery weather, so we are still truly in her grasp.
#imbolc#imbolc 2021#scottish mythology#Scottish Folklore#Scottish Witchcraft#witchcraft#witches#witchy#celtic mythology#celtic witchcraft#celtic witch#witchy ways#witchy things#la fheill brighde#là fhèill brìghde#witchy aesthetic
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Happy Imbolc/là fhèill brìghde
The Feast Day of the Bride,
The daughterof Ivor shall come from the knoll,
I will not touch the daughter of Ivor,
Nor shall she harm me.
On the Feast Day of Bride,
The head will come off the 'caiteanach,'
The daughter of Ivor will corne from the knoll
With tuneful whistling.
The serpent will come from the hole
On the brown Day of Bride,
Though there should be three feet of snow
On the flat surface of the ground.
#imbolc
#làfhèillbrìghde #stbride #scottishwitchcraft #scottishfolklore #scottishwitch #witch #imbolg #witchesofinstagram
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Photo by cengiz sakarya on Unsplash.
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“...The [Irish] women then place the ikon(sic) of Bride with great ceremony in the bed they have so carefully prepared for it. They place a small straight white wand (the bark being peeled off) beside the figure. This wand is variously called 'slatag Bride,' the little rod of Bride, 'slachdan Bride,' the little wand of Bride, and 'barrag Bride,' the birch of Bride. The wand is generally of birch, broom, bramble, white willow, or other sacred wood, 'crossed' or banned wood being carefully avoided...”
-Alexander Carmichael, Carmina Gadelica v. I, notes on “Slointireachd Bhride (”Genealogy of Brigid,” 70)”
#Brighid#Brigid#Brigit#Brìd#Carmina Gadelica#St. Brigid of Ireland#St. Brighid of Kildare#St. Brigid's Eve#Imbolc#Là Fhèill Brìghde#Lá Fhéile Bríde#Scottish folk traditions#i mean from the 19th century so yes pound of salt here but still#birch#birch tree#birch wand#slatag Bride#slachdan Bride#barrag Bride
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Là fhèill Brìghde shona dhuibh
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Brigid’s cross & wee bundle made from willow trimmings. These twigs are from our scarlet willows (Salix alba ssp britzensis), the first trees we planted here. They required some pretty severe pruning this winter to correct a wind-induced bend and I didn’t have the heart to discard their strong little branches so optimistically covered in buds. Still very flexible more than a month after being cut, I think they’re a fitting material.
#Là Fhèill Brìghde#let's get it started#Over Hartside#a giant spool of red 20 crochet thread is my no. 1 magic supply
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Today we have a New moon, a new month, and new milestone all in the same day.Today is commonly referred to as Imbolc. From my family's corner of the world, it's called Là Fhèill Brìghde. It marks the "spark of Spring"; the midway point between winter, and actual Spring (Beltainn). We celebrate the lengthening days, and new beginnings.
Coincidentally, the New Moon also celebrates the possibility of new beginnings adn provides an opportunity to set your intentions, plant seeds for manifestation of your future plans. This New Moon is in Aquarius, which means it's an excellent time to plant seeds of change, growth, and friendship.
Wishing you all every blessing of Imbolc, and the New Moon.
Welcome to February, lovely humans
#newmoon#healing#manifest#instamoon#moonphases#lunar#highestgood#toronto#mystic#pagan#GoDoBe#PeaceOut#Imbolc#LaFheillBrighde
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Holidays and Events of Note for February 2, 2022
* Imbolc (observed) however, I’m told it’s really Feb. 3 at 10:20 am CST this year.)
* Candlemas (Catholic)
* St. Brigid’s Day
* Là Fhèill Brìghde (Scotland)
* Gwyl Ffraed (Wales)
* Groundhog’s Day (US)
* World Wetlands Day
* Hedgehog Day Move over groundhog!
* Dia De La Candelaria (Mexico)
* Take Your Child to the Library Day
* California Kiwifruit Day
* Ladies’ Day
* Purification Day
* Crepe Day
* Cordova Ice Worm Day (Prince William Sound) Festival to celebrate the big ice worm, which is actually an ice centipede.
* Tater Tot Day (U.S.) Not that Prince William Sound is the only place hard up for a holiday.
* World Ukulele Day (International) Yeah.
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