When I first thought about gnomes, I pictured those garden statues of small bearded men with red pointed hats. Moreover, I regarded gnomes to be some sort of dwarf. Digging deeper, I discovered that Gnomes (Note 1) are Earth Elementals. Meanwhile, the statues of garden gnomes have two traditions – the hermit in the garden […] Gnomes: Elementals and Protectors Thoughtful exploration of Gnomes from Neptune's Dolphins. I'm hopeful that this might be a series across the Elementals! As ... continue reading...
Great Goddess Brigid and Her Three Creative Powers
She tends the Flame of Being Early Spring/Imbolc celebrations are traditionally a time of celebration of and dedication to, the nurturance of the New Young Being, as the new young light of the year begins to grow. This nurturance of new and tender life is no wimpy task: it is for the brave and courageous, […] Great Goddess Brigid and Her Three Creative Powers As always, the eloquent and poetic Dr Glenys Livingstone resonates with me. "Early Spring/Imbolc celebrations are traditionally a ... continue reading...
Hekate Devotion: Imbolc
Imbolc, which means “in the belly” or “ewe’s milk”, is the day that marks the incoming Spring. Symbolically it marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox and celebrates the rebirth of the sun as the days get longer. Traditionally it is a Northern Hemisphere Gaelic festival which falls on the 1st of February and […] Hekate Devotion: Imbolc As always, I really enjoy Setjataset's blog posts. This year in the Southern ... continue reading...
Litany to Hestia
Litany to Hestia Bright-veiled Hestia, heart of the happy home, goddesswho binds together a family, who strengthensa city, the household is your temple,the hearthfire your altar and your namesake. Hestia,I praise and honor you, I thank you for your blessings. Hestia, wise one who oversees the family feast,who guides the making and the breaking of bread,to whom offerings are made at simple mealor sumptuous banquet, Hestia of the oven-fire,I praise and honor you, I thank you for your ... continue reading...
Full Moon Honouring
Originally posted Friday, July 27th 2018 The Moon peaked at 431am on the 02nd of August (where I am, in Naarm/Melbourne). I honour the Full Moon across the three nights although I would regard last night as it's peak, on the same day as traditional Imbolc celebrations (Southern Hemisphere). I don't celebrate The Quickening until the astrological date, which comes this year on August the 08th, at 421 in the morning. Given that's a Tuesday this year, I will probably get up to greet the dawn, ... continue reading...
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