Mind, Body, Spirit – Page 15

Return of the Light ~ Blessed Imbolc

The wheel of the year turns. In the northern hemisphere, the Earth makes a return to the Light. In ancient Ireland, February 1 was celebrated as the beginning of the growing season.

In some old world traditions, Halloween was year’s end; Imbolc, the first day of the new year.

Today is Brigit’s Festival. The bright one shines forth. Brigit is the goddess of hearth and home. She inspires change and growth. She banishes the dark nights.

On February 2, Candelmas is celebrated. This was the day in ancient Greek mythology, when Persephone returned from Hades to rejoin her mother Demeter on earth. The season of darkness ends. The light returns. A good day to banish the dark places in our hearts and welcome in positive energy. Light a candle to honor the old ways.

Today is also Groundhog Day. Look out the window. Poor weather foretells a gentle spring and a pleasant summer. Snow today means winter won’t lose it’s grip until mid-April.

Pilgrim by Enya

Pilgrim, how you journey
On the road you chose
To find out why the winds die
And where the stories go.

All days come from one day
That much you must know,
You cannot change what’s over
But only where you go.

One way leads to diamonds,
One way leads to gold,
Another leads you only
To everything you’re told.

In your heart you wonder
Which of these is true;
The road that leads to nowhere,
The road that leads to you.

Will you find the answer
In all you say and do?
Will you find the answer
In you?

Each heart is a pilgrim,
Each one wants to know
The reason why the winds die
And where the stories go.

Pilgrim, in your journey
You may travel far,
For pilgrim it’s a long way
To find out who you are…

Pilgrim, it’s a long way
To find out who you are…

Pilgrim by Enya 2000

Full Cold Moon – January 2016

O Stelle! The Full Cold Moon in January arrives tonight. In the northern hemisphere, this is traditionally the month when temperatures plummet. The heavens are particularly active just now with five planets visible in the early morning sky. A rare alignment of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.

As above so below. If there is an increase in certain activities just now, blame it on the stars. Mercury influences communications. Venus provides a spark for love and attraction. Mars is the god of war. Jupiter, is the largest planet in our solar system, governs growth and prosperity. Saturn is the taskmaster of the group and puts a focus on conformity. At this time, Mercury is still retrograde until January 25th. Combine all this with a full moon and the night is full of possibilities.