Imbolc. Full Leo Snow Moon. Brigid.

For the Triple Goddess - Maiden, Mother, Crone - alive in every cycle of becoming. 

A celebration of returning light, Imbolc is a Gaelic festival that marks the beginning of spring. Also called Candlemas (Christian), New Year (Tibetan, Chinese, Iroquois), Tu Bi-Shevat (Jewish). 

maiden, mother, crone painting by Beryl Noyce

Goddess festival of Brigit, Brighid, Brigid (Celtic). It is our mid-winter celebration, prophecy, purification, initiation. Imbolc reminds us that even in the coldest season, the fire has already begun.

out with the old

The challenge of the holidays lies between enjoying the season's celebrations while caring and sharing. Often around more than we are generally used to. 

Being able to disengage from our ordinary grind, to unwind in the loving cocoon of family, friends, feasting and maybe even some stillness. 

NYC Bloomberg Tower Christmas Tree 2024

For some of the busiest bodies they can abuse this freed time by adding more and more to their to-do lists. Forgetting the preciousness of being present, in their drive to bring the year to a close and prepare for the next one.