The Collective Consciousness of Hope
February the 1st is the feast of Saint Brigid.
Brigid was also a Celtic Goddess, who was venerated for protection of the home from fire.
Ireland is full of spring wells named after the Goddess Brigid, who held sway over them.
The Spring Wells are often seen as a portal to the Otherworld and a source of wisdom and healing.
Hope - good medicine in tough times.
I don’t usually read re-blogged posts, but I did this time because of the reference to Bealtaine Cottage. One of the early blessings collected by Alexander Carmichael in his “Celtic Invocations” included the Clipping Blessing, which includes the lines “Go shorn and come woolly, bear the Beltane female lamb…” You might be interested in my post containing the blessing. It’s one of my favorites, a bit of a tribute to my own Celtic roots.
What a beautiful bit of weaving that is! And the photos are so beautiful. Just lovely.
January 9, 2013 at 7:51 pm
Thank you for reading Linda, and directing me to your piece, it’s wonderful! I’d like to explore this topic further another day
January 10, 2013 at 2:50 am