Springtime..

As Springtime blossoms and renews all life

So we begin to let go of trouble and strife

Our new vision of the dawn

Is one that's bright and new

The sunshine returns for all to bask

In the Sun God's glory

Warmth so fine

It dries the clothes on the washing line!!

The Sun God returneth now

We bask in His light and warm Our souls

In springtime's blessed light

However you describe the experience

It's one of pure delight!

Blessed be the light of day

The glory of new dawn

As day breaks we begin anew

To weather every storm

We gathered in the harvest last year

And now it's time to plant

Those seeds of promise

Of a new day

Of food to feed Our tribe

Of bright and beautiful flowers

Of fruit and vegetables of all kins

Welcome springtime

Thank thee dear

Ostara, Eostre

Thank you Great Lady

For this time of year

Is one I treasure still

It brings me new life

It heals ALL the strife

Of winter long time past

Of darkness

Of cold

Of days of old

For new life blossoms here

Thank thee

Thank thee

Lady of Spring

Let the new life truly begin!

Let's nurture life to ever fruit

To blossom, mature and sprout

Let's dance and sing

For life to begin

To really take shape

All around!

Thank you for sound!

Blessed be

All images in my video are taken from a Google search for "Celtic Goddess' of Spring", however although inspired by an ancient tale the voice of the singer is my own.

I hope you enjoy listening and watching as much as I did making the video.

Blessings!

The time of the Imbolc

Deep beneath the Earth
Awakens the Maiden
She stretches and gasps a breath
She makes sweet sounds
She sits up and looks around
Mother, where are you?
Here my dear!
Let us go see the sun together
Bright beautiful sunshine
A blue sky white wispy clouds
The warmth of Spring is here

Deep in the house the Amma has been busy

All is well prepared
The hearth fire is lit
The candles are burning
The chalice full of mylk
White roses of peace
A warmth to Her skin in the firelight
All is clean and new
A night's work
A morning's glory
Welcome in the Spring
Out with the old
In with the new
Sugar and spice and all things nice
That's what little girl's are made of!

The Imbolc blessings...

As winter turns to spring

We say goodbye to everything

That's dark or dusty

Or had it's day

To brighten up our merry way

Forward we go with renewed vigour

Laughing at our new found figure

As the weight dropped off

A new spring in my step

Party harder then I'll rest once more

Work harder than that

To feel alive

To make good the bad

To survive

Thanks be for love

Thanks be for praise

Thanks be to all those dull dark days

For all the shining light that burst forth

Into a new world of light we come

To celebrate as ONE

The magic of Imbolc

Every year at Imbolc I like to let the sun shine in! as the wheel turns to the spring it's all about letting life flow after the dark days of winter into the light once more. This year I spent Imbolc with my family celebrating the Maiden goddess with daughters laughing and singing.. How better!
Life takes on a whole new meaning at this time of year, and joy is everlasting. We feel renewed and full of life! as the maiden goddess shines so we are healed from everything that has hurt our being. It's a time to look to the future and begin to make plans. Everything that comes to be at Imbolc is ever growing through the year as the cycle turns and comes to fruition at Mabon. So begin a new world and start a new life with joy in your heart and light in your soul. Welcome to paradise!

A Lammas Day in the Sunshine!

As the summer draws to a close

The Autumnal heat is strong

The first day of harvest bears it's fruit

It is here we belong

Scythes fly and thresh the corn

People busy around

Life begins with the autumn!

The games begin for Lughnasad

Crafts and skills are made

Welcome to the menfolk, young and old

To meet the challenge of strength

How far and wide Lugh's skills are shown

Teacher to one and all

Guides the skills of the younger ones

Runs and rides to gold

The Green Lady is in being now

Bringing joy and abundance

Harvest time is good for all

Blessings amongst us

Leaves are beginning to turn red and gold

Autumntime approaches

The days are growing ever shorter

Nights are drawing in

The ripening time is here!

A new essence to the warmth of the world

The heat is dry and pleasant

Warmth of the soul resides in us

Sharing, caring, loving

Picnics for families with children who play

In golden hay and grass

Loving the blessing of a new world

The Hedge Druid gathers the ears of corn 

From first harvest cut

To make the Corn Dolly fine

To bring fertility back

Kept for months of wintertime to bury again at Imbolc

As we plant again next year

We remember yesteryear's harvest

With thanks and mercy on One and All

Happiness approaches

Welcome, Welcome to the Lammastime

Harvesting our goodies

A year's long toil

Is blessed with reward

Thanks to One and all

Blessings from the Earth Mother

Of food and shelter tall

Blessed be the Lammas!

For all to celebrate

Mother Goddess in all Her glory

Bountiful and fair

Thanks be to mothers everywhere

Sharing their kindness and generosity

Love to all abide

With joy we sing of life's true mercy

For within Mother this presides

Grainne the little sunny One 

Dances in the Light

Sunshine lights Her path

Telling of Her might

With thanks for summer's loving blessing

Of shared union divine

Innocence is ever there

For those who honour woman

With blessings of the swan's a swimming

With blessings of the Unicorn

The Lammas Angel shines on high

With golden locks so fine

Her heart an ever-knowing presence

Her eyees a pure delight

With gracious gifts of innocence and might

Blessed Be!

Life is magical!

Life is magical
The blue sky
The birds singing
The little white fluffy clouds drifting by
Carefully does it!
Gently with wisdom
Magical times
Summer is upon us!
Life is glowing with life
"The light of children and giving fills the world with Grace"
Enjoying special times
Keeping serenity
Comeliness eternal
At One in Our mind, body & spirit!

Rhiannon comes to reign!

Rhiannon comes to reign!

Empowered by Her heart,

Living life again.

Summer is shining through the darkness of winter

Sunshine filtering through the leaves

Rhiannon's spirit lighting the way for all

Guiding, guarding, loving

Shining on!

As the sovereign One

She leads the way to power

Great warrior woman!

Some hide, some shy

All find Her true to Her word

Her sword shining steel

Her mind alert and strong

Greatness within the hour

The light of Rhiannon's soul shines pure 

The river running by!

Life again is nigh!

"True friends are rare

True enemies even rarer!"

The gals are back in town!

Let's celebrate the sight

Of Rhiannon in all Her might

Day and night

Beltane is here!

Let the fights begin!

Hold fire I'm hearing

Great are the days to come

Wonders will always be!

Thanks is coming from me!

Blessed Be!

Imbolc Blessings!

 

 

Imbolc Blessings

 

 

 

 

With the Imbolc comes the spring,

New life in everything!

The Maiden Goddess plays her part,

She's in being now the spring doth start.

Bringing joy and peace and love so fair,

Flowers spring up everywhere!

 

 

The Muses are gathered now,

Helping Our hearts to express emotion.

An ode to the brown cow,

What a notion!

 

 

 

"Brown Cow, Brown Cow

With horns so bright

Looking out O'er the Highland night

Making sounds from deep within

Sounds of fertile Ages sing

May You be blessed with happy days

A'wandering the tracks and ways

May You have a blessed Spring

Full of Light, Life and everything

That's good for You and yours

Happiness is in little paws!"

 

The blessed Muse brings us news

Of Life and Love and Giving

Spring really is for Living!

 Happiness is in the giving

Beauty and Love are worth appreciating

Greatness of humankind

Brings to heart a good and strong mind

Wonder at the Hero and Heroine

Who brings about change

For ALL mankind!

Welcome to the magical world

Of Spring!

 

 

 

Blessings of renewal, fertility, prosperity be come to You!

 

 



IMBOLC Poem

As the blessed Spring arrives,

Flowers such as snowdrop grow,

Deep beneath the white clean snow.

Bridie, the Maiden pure and bright

Doth sing this blessed Imbolc night

Dancing through the gardens fair

To hasten blooms everywhere

Little bells do twinkle in the morn

Her copper mirror shines with the sun,

Bringing glory to everyone!

Around the holy spring and sacred well

Bride sings Her happy tale

Of healing fine o'er hill and dale

Gathering to celebrate

We do prayer ties make

Hoping for a brighter day

Singing and dancing 'ere so gay

With the colours white, yellow, pink

Pastels do our minds make think

Of the brightness of the Spring

Light and life in everything!

Brigdhe, the Maiden of Smithcraft

Brings to us Her sacred art

Casting metal in the forge

Creating from the elements

Of fire and earth

Water and Air

Beautiful creations abound

Birds sing all around

Beginning their year of nesting time

Spring-cleaning at yours and mine!

Hare, the Spirit of the Spring

Doth gentle rebirth bring

Renewing all they touch

Free they run

Through the fields

Flying with the moon

And shining with the Sun.

Merlin doth shapeshift to hare

Spreading His magic everywhere.

Let us learn to magic make

And bring happiness in our wake.

The Eagle too brings Springtime blessings

Glory, light and spirit strong

Soaring o'er the mountains all day long

Wings spread far to hold our heart

Love to us the eagle doth impart

Teaching of guidance of the soul

Spirituality will call

To everyone both big and small

Help the eagle will always bring

To those who are ready to sing!

Thank you Great Goddess for the Spring

For light and life and everything

For joy and happiness

Flower and tree

Filling the gardens of you and me

Renewal abounds for all to find

Within the soul, body and mind

Great are the days of shining sun

The year truly has begun!

Blessed Be