In the version of the calendar I follow, February 1 is the true beginning of spring. That’s because early February is when we can see the light coming back. We know spring is really coming. February opens with a holiday/holy… Read More ›
St. Brigid
Brigid, Archetype of Inspiration and Activation by Stephanie Anderson Ladd
Brigid, Goddess of the Fire, greets us on Brigid’s Day, February 1. She is a Celtic sun goddess whose light burns brightly, illuminating the darkness of the land, of a heavy heart, and the dark night of our soul. With… Read More ›
Brigit and Patricia: Comrade-Women by Elizabeth Cunningham
Brigit is my comrade-woman Brigit is my maker of song Brigit is my helping-woman My choicest of women, my guide Brigit, celebrated by pagans and Christians alike on February 1, is a goddess who knows how to incarnate. When Christianity… Read More ›
The Feast Day of St. Brigid by Carol P. Christ
May we remember Brigid on her day in the fullness of her connection to bountiful and life-giving earth by setting a bowl of milk on an altar or special place in the garden on her holy day. Who knows, a… Read More ›