The Song of Imbolc

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I am the unopened bud, and I the blossom,

I am the life-force gathering to a crest,

I am the still companion of the silence,

I am the far-flung seeker of the quest.

I am the daughter gathering in wisdom,

I am the son whose questions never cease,

I am the dawn-light searching out glad justice,

I am the centre where all souls find peace.

From the Celtic Devotional by Caitlin Matthews

Winter Solstice Ritual

We are all looking gorward to our open ritual honouring the Winter Solstice and kicking off our festive Yule celebrations. This coming Sunday 16th December. Meeting in the Burrell carpark at 12 noon. We shall speak to the weather spirits so that we can be relatively dry underfoot. Warm, waterproof clothing and footwear is however advisable!

Brightener of Darkness, hail!
Keeper of Clearness,
Opener of the Depths.
Gifts of plenty are arising,
Winter wonders, white snows’ fall. Joyful be the heart within us,
Open wide the guesting door, Wisdom waken in abundance,
Warm our beings to the core.

From the Celtic Devotional by Caitlin Matthews