As some of you may remember from a previous post, I was recently accepted into the first circle of the Artisan Guild study program within ADF. I am to explore the historical, technical, and spiritual aspects of art, focus on two mediums, and work with a deity associated with art. The historical bits are onContinue reading “I love getting books!”
Category Archives: Brighid
Crafty Day!
Brighid has lit the fire in my head today! Surprisingly, most of my creative energies have been focused on painting. I did sew a pencil case for my husband today but that’s about it. (Sewing plaid continues to be a challenge but, the more I do it, the better I get!) I worked on aContinue reading “Crafty Day!”
My Place Among the Nature Kindred
Last night I got into a somewhat heated discussion on otherkin, vegetarianism, and animal rights on the ADF IRC chat. A couple of members who believe they are otherkin brought up a publication and I asked them a couple things about being otherkin which kind of started it all. You see, when I firstContinue reading “My Place Among the Nature Kindred”
My husband and I went to Muin Mound last night to celebrate Imbolc with the grove. The ritual was held outside in negative three degrees weather! Now I feel like a hardcore Pagan! Last year we did a lot of rituals inside because of the snow/cold and then a surplus of water and mosquitos inContinue reading
Full Moon
Heehee. I’m amused by the number of people who have told me about the bright full moon tonight. I’m worried people think I don’t read the news or look out my window! That said, I had been thinking the full moon would be on the night of Jan 30th, not the eve of the date.Continue reading “Full Moon”
A Traditional Imbolc
Skip sent this wonderful video to Muin Mound members. It shows a traditional Imbolc celebration held every year in Donegal. Listen to the bilingualism! I love seeing how the whole community gathers to honor Brighid – saint or Goddess. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9007101&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1 Cros Bhríde from Paula Geraghty on Vimeo.
Prepping for Imbolc: Part 2
I’m not finished with it yet, but here is a photo of the Brighid cross project I’m working on. The pattern on the brown/gold fabric may not be the best for the project but I’m determined to see it through and perhaps add some embroider to embellish it. I usually don’t do things like thisContinue reading “Prepping for Imbolc: Part 2”
Prepping for Imbolc
Imbolc is on its way and I need to get ready! When I first came to Paganism five or six years ago, I was involved in Wicca and Imbolc wasn’t very special to me. I remember knowing that it had something to do with a Goddess named “Bride” or “Brighid” (one of those strange CelticContinue reading “Prepping for Imbolc”
ADF Chats and Strange Dreams
I found out that the CUUPs group in Watertown was having a meeting last night. At first I really wanted to try and make it but then I realized how last-minute it was and decided to stay home and relax with my husband. I ended up getting on the ADF chat towards the end ofContinue reading “ADF Chats and Strange Dreams”
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