Ep11 | Celebrating Mid-Winter Magic

If you haven’t had a chance to listen yet, let me give you a sneak peek. Trust me, you’ll want to tune in!

This week, Douglas (my go-to “Water Wizard” and natural scientist) and I took a deep dive into the midwinter festival of Imbolc. This ancient celebration marks the midpoint between winter and spring, symbolizing fertility, hope, and the return of light. Together, we explored the festival’s roots, its connections to St. Brigid; a fascinating figure who bridges mythology and Christianity, and its ties to the agricultural calendar and age-old fire ceremonies.

Douglas shared so much wisdom about the eightfold calendar and how ancient people marked the seasons. Honestly, it was amazing to learn how deeply connected they were to the rhythms of the earth and the skies.

If you’re a fan of stargazing, we also talked about how stunning the skies are right now. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn have been putting on quite the show! It’s incredible how these celestial movements tie into ancient rituals, reminding us of the profound connection between what’s above us and what’s below.

References:

• https://www.cailleachscottage.com/
• Celtic Mythology. Proinsias Mac Cana

Mark your calendars for February 5th!

In the next episode, we’ll be diving into how divining works (yes, pun intended!)

Spoiler alert: It’s not just about finding water!

In the meantime, give Episode 11 a listen.

Thanks for being part of the journey. See you on February 5th!

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