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Jan 29, 2023Liked by Lia Leendertz

Thank you Lia, really enjoyed this. I cleared the garden yesterday, readying (but not quite yet) for the coming light.

Also love the “in the belly” translation, remember reading somewhere about Brigid wandering the land at Imbolc with a large staff, which she used to slam down on the earth to stir the seeds and wake them from their winter slumber. Thought you’d like this.

Take care 🌿

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That is marvellous! But also reminiscent of the tale of the cailleach, who goes around at this time of year banging her staff and causing FROSTS. In other words…it could go either way…

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What a lovely video to wake up to and muse over, thank you. Imbolc. So interesting. I found an Imbolc chant which does sum up February and thought you might like.

Old man winter, it's time to go!

Take with you these piles of snow!

Melt, snow, melt!

Spring will soon return!

A flame, a fire, all the warmth it brings,

melt the snow, cold be gone, welcome back the spring!

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Ah thank you for sharing this! Marvellous.

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I've always loved Imbolc, partly because my birthday is 1st Feb 😃 I'm intrigued by pre-Christian Irish history too and goddesses. It feels like the cusp of something exciting. Grace Wells has a beautiful film poem called Imbolc Vision. Worth looking up! Thanks Lia x

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Thank you! I will x

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Thank you for this Lia, this was really lovely to watch/listen to. I love this idea of it being the first stirrings of being more out there, this time of gentle transition rather than going out all guns blazing as it were 😅 Your reference to St Brigid made me wonder whether my grandparents were inspired by her feast day to name my mother (born Feb 24) “Birgitta”, which is a more Germanic form of Brigid. Then again, there is also a St Bridget of Sweden who is probably a more likely candidate for the name in this case (even though her feast day is in July).

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Such a lovely name for someone born in February - it’s a compelling thought. I wonder. So glad you enjoyed it, and yes, I do like to look for any excuse to tell people to take life at a gentler pace, we all work so hard.

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I have heard of imbolc but knew very little about it. Your video was really interesting. Thank you

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Thanks, lovely to hear x

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Jan 31, 2023Liked by Lia Leendertz

Thank you once again for your video about Imbolc. I love listening to you describe these quarter festivals. I have read about and love the description: Feile Brighde the “quickening of the year “.

St. Bridget was also described as a Goddess of Fire, of the Sun and of the Hearth. For me it is a time that signifies the promise of renewal, hidden potential and of the earth awakening.

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Gorgeous, yes. I love ‘quickening of the year’ too. Perfect description.

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This is the first year that I have bought your Almanac .. I am thoroughly enjoying reading it as well as listening to your podcasts and reading other people’s comments . They are fascinating and filled with such amazing information.. I feel so much more connected to our beautiful world through you ....thank you !🙏

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