Welcome dear sisters, to the warm embrace of the Triple Goddess! On Sunday, January 31st, 2010, at 11:11 am you are invited to share in a women's sacred Cross Quarter ceremony humbly devoted to our Holy Mother Brighid.
From January, 2007:
On Friday evening, in the Back Hall, sacred space created for the purpose of honoring Brighid, and our spiritual quests as circle sisters who share the magical path throughout the old Celtic wheel of the year, awaits those who feel called. Come to honor Brighid, and to rededicate yourself to a personal task, process or journey; come to invoke healing, guidance, and/or inspiration at Brighid's well.
Come to seek vision, in Her holy flame or bright waters; come to be transformed and to shed winter's cloak in anticipation of new growth and regeneration. Please plan to arrive in sacred space and be welcomed therein, between 7:30 pm and 7:45 pm. The sanctuary will be held in silence, save for soft background music and the occassional chant anyone who is present is welcome to join in on.
How long you spend in ritual or meditation will be up to you, and whatever guidance you seek from the Goddess. Brighid's gifts await, for you to contemplate, enjoy, create, sample, and share. You may also wish to offer any wreaths or gardlands to the fire available (those created for ceremonies past are traditionally released at Imbolc), so feel free to bring those along. This is not a public gathering and you will be intimately supported in the company of only a small handful of other female friends.
This Imbolc offering is extended as a part of my own personal dedication as a keeper of Brighid's flame in solidarity with other devotees worldwide, but most especially in Ireland and Scotland this year, with support from my sisters, and beloved partner. Please read on below for a little herstory and further information! You may wish to bring a cushion for chair or floor comfort ...there will be hands-on activities for you to engage in if you so choose, and altars at which to meditate. Also, please bring your own unscented candle and holder, if you wish to light it from Brighid's flame. Blessed Be, So Mote it Be!
Photo: It is an ancient Celtic custom to tie clooties (rags, or strips of cloth) to wishing trees by holy wells in order to engender healing for oneself or another, or simply as offerings. This one is next to the Hill of Tara, from where one can see all four corners of Brighid's Emerald Isle.
1 comment:
What a beautiful site you've created! The images are beautiful!
And I'm so glad I'm going to take part in the ritual on Friday. Honouring Brighid is special to me and I love the significance of this time of the year.
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