Podcasts about Imbolc

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Some dates in history collect oddities the way a junk drawer collects batteries and old keys — you open it up and wonder how all of this ended up in the same place. FEBRUARY 2ND is one of those. We've got soldiers looking up at an impossible sky, archaeologists crawling into a forgotten tomb full of mummies, a castaway whose stubbornness saved his life, a secret society that terrorized an island for decades, and a beloved rodent whose job performance would get anyone else fired. As usual, this is going to be a WEIRD and DARK morning.WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260202#WeirdDarkness #MorningWD #DarrenMarlar #MarlarInTheMorning #MWD #ThisDayInHistory #February2 #GroundhogDay #PunxsutawneyPhil #DarkHistory #TrueHistory #WarsOfTheRoses #RobinsonCrusoe #EgyptianMummies #BorisKarloff #ChiloeWarlocks #Invunche #GhostShip #Paranormal #HistoryPodcast

Honoured to have had the chance to interview Liza Frank for this episode, the author of the book Household Lore - Folklore, Traditions and Remedies for every room in your home. Find Liza here - https://liza-frank.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lilithepunk/?hl=en Stove Goblin episode of Unexplained referenced - https://www.unexplainedpodcast.com/episodes/2025/12/19/season-09-episode-07-the-stove-goblin February in The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - Join me for The Temple - an embodied, devotional arc focused on returning to the body as sacred ground - through ritual, meditation and lived practice. This month begins with Opening the Temple, a grounding threshold that includes a guided journey and simple ritual practice. We then delve into - Opening the Heart - working with the heart space and the Divine Mother focusing on safety, softening and being held The Womb as a Temple - Gentle womb and sacral work around creativity, memory and rest without pressure or activation. The Order of Rose - Devotion, initiation and the quiet feminine path of sovereignty and contained power Living as the Rose - Integration and embodiment and bringing this work into daily life through simplicity and presence. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow?redirect=true Join my New Moon Circle on Tuesday 17th February in Lincoln - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-circle-tickets-1980307673560?aff=oddtdtcreator My new Imbolc zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies is here -Under Celestial Skies is an Imbolc zine exploring the magic of Imbolc including - Imbolc tarot spreads and journaling prompts The Moon and its phases Arianrhod Angels and the Nine Orders and how to work with them Selenite and its properties Aurora and the Northern Lights Dragons and how to work with them The Besom — its lore, magic and how to create and work with your own Snowdrops, their folklore and connecting with their deva Pagan Pancakes for Imbolc celebration Under Celestial Skies is also available as a complete Imbolc Witch Box with spell candles, herbs, incense and an altar print. https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en Email - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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There's a moment when you realize waiting has started to cost you something. The old pattern still works, technically. But something in your chest knows the window is closing.In this first episode of an eight-part series, Nina Hirlaender OFS introduces The Soul's Eight Thresholds of Transformation—a framework drawn from the Celtic Wheel of the Year that maps the inner seasons every seeker moves through. This episode explores Imbolc, the threshold of awakening: that quiet moment when change has already decided to arrive, even though nothing on the surface looks different yet. Nina takes you inside the stone circle at Stonehenge at sunrise, shares the wisdom of Teresa of Avila on humility and self-knowledge, and offers a grounded five-minute practice to help you take a step toward what's trying to begin in you.This is also a personal invitation. After fifteen years of guiding pilgrims through England's sacred landscapes, Nina announces that May 2026 will be the final Celtic Shamanism in England pilgrimage. If you've felt the pull toward this journey, the window is open—for now.What You'll Learn:The subtle signs you're ready to begin something newWhy routines that used to work now feel too smallWhy waiting for perfect clarity or trying to fix everything at once keeps you stuckWhat happens when you step inside Stonehenge at sunriseHow Teresa of Avila's teaching on humility unlocks real momentum toward one clear decision and the relief of finally startingA five-minute truth-check practice to create a clean inner starting pointWhy clarity comes after you start—and how to give yourself permission to begin before you feel readyYour Next Steps:Explore the final Celtic Shamanism in England Pilgrimage — May 23–June 2, 2026 >> https://dancingspirittours.com/journeys/england/Book a 15-min video call with Nina >> https://calendly.com/nina-hirlaender/15minSupport the showRate, Review & Follow If Holy Rebels has helped you practise your spirituality in real life, would you take 30 seconds to leave a quick rating and review? Your review helps new listeners decide to press play. Not sure what to write? Try one sentence:“Holy Rebels helps me ________.” And hit Follow so new episodes show up automatically in your feed. Show Notes: holyrebelspodcast.comConnect: Instagram | Facebook

This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter for the podcast and an intentional pause to honor the season we are in, both collectively and within our bodies. I (Heather) start by introducing the Wild & Rooted Woman mission, which is all about living in relationship with nature, honoring your nervous system wisdom, and reclaiming intuition and creativity during midlife and perimenopause. Through the lens of Imbolc, we explore the quiet beginnings that happen beneath the surface, reminding us that rest, incubation, and subtle shifts are preparation. We also reflect on the Snow Moon in Leo, and how this connects to heart led integrity, creativity and self expression. We share how these work together at a magical time of year and how this can be seen within the perimenopause body as well. We close this episode with three Wild & Rooted practices designed to support your nervous system, hormones, and emotional wellbeing during this season, which offer you simple ways to tend your inner fire while honoring the need for softness and care. I hope you enjoy. For more connection check out the newsletter at: heatherwebsterwellness.com or find me on IG @heatherwebsterwellness

Send us a textIn this episode of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, Leandra and Elyse Welles break down why Imbolc matters on the Wheel of the Year, especially when winter feels heavy and motivation is low. They explore the difference between quarter days (solstices and equinoxes) and the often-misunderstood cross-quarter days, and why these seasonal turning points can be the most supportive when we feel least connected.You'll also hear the roots of Imbolc as lambing season and its relationship to Candlemas, plus the heart of Brigid's Day, Brigid as a goddess of hearth, craft, and creativity, and the ways her presence bridges traditions. From purification and decluttering to fire as release, they offer a gentle, practical Imbolc approach that includes kitchen magic, seasonal foods, and simple correspondences without getting stuck in “doing it perfectly.”Download your free Imbolc Workbook- https://leandrawitchwood.com/resourcesLoose-leaf Tea and Sacred Apothecary The Healing Our Feminine Wounding Immersive is a sacred retreat devoted to untangling inherited shame, silence, and survival patterns carried in the feminine body. Through ritual, reflection, and land based temple arts, we work gently and honestly with what has been passed down so that a truer, steadier way of being can emerge. The Rebel Mystic Witchcraft Skill Trees are a modular, intentional way to learn witchcraft without overwhelm. Each tree is a focused path of study, designed to give you clarity, confidence, and embodied understanding of a single magickal topic — while gently guiding you toward more profound mastery when you're ready.Learn more at LeandraWitchwood.com  Sacred Wild Wednesdays is a live weekly gathering with Elyse Welles featuring tarot readings for participants, magickal musings, and grounded spiritual teaching. Held in real time, this space offers guidance, perspective, and connection for those walking the Path of the Sacred Wild.Support the Podcast!

Lilith Dorsey, Loli Moon, Christena Cleveland, Zoe Flowers, OlaOmi Amoloku, Lindsay Braynen, and Caress Fitchwww.missingwitches.com/imbolc-future-histories-of-black-magic-2026 About Missing WitchesAmy Torok and Risa Dickens produce the Missing Witches Podcast. We do every aspect from research to recording, it is a DIY labour of love and craft. Missing Witches is entirely member-supported, and getting to know the members of our Coven has been the most fun, electrifying, unexpectedly radical part of the project. These days the Missing Witches Coven gathers in our private, online coven circle to offer each other collaborative courses in ritual, weaving, divination, and more; we organize writing groups and witchy book clubs; and we gather on the Full and New Moon from all over the world. Our coven includes solitary practitioners, community leaders, techno pagans, crones, baby witches, neuroqueers, and folks who hug trees and have just been looking for their people. Our coven is trans-inclusive, anti-racist, feminist, pro-science, anti-ableist, and full of love. If that sounds like your people, come find out more. Please know that we've been missing YOU. https://www.missingwitches.com/join-the-coven/

The witches hope that everyone is beginning to thaw out, and are wishing everyone an Imbolc to remember!  A new beginning is around the corner, even though it doesn't feel like it for some of us - brrr, remove us from this deep freeze!  But with the celebration of the full moon, what better cards to contemplate than those that deal with the very nature of change?  Scarlet and Blackbird pose thought-provoking questions to each other and to you, dear listeners.  What could be the midpoint in between these two cards?  As has been customary in this series, the witches are loving the sharing of ideas and collaboration, and are excited to share these with you.  Enjoy and thank you for listening! 

In this month's update episode we're chatting all about Imbolc - otherwise known as the start of Spring!In addition to speaking about the Celtic deity Brige, Candlemas traditions, Candle Magic, and a bunch of our news, we have included the opening chunks of January's Patreon Exclusive episodes.These include our episode about Havelock The Dane, and part of Martin's telling of this largely forgotten 10th century English legend, and part of our suitably pagan Film Club episode all about 1974's Penda's Fen.We really hope you enjoy the episode, and speak to you tomorrow on our first county episode in two months all about the heritage and folklore of the Welsh county of Brecknockshire! Three Ravens is a Myth and Folklore podcast hosted by award-winning writers Martin Vaux and Eleanor Conlon.Released on Mondays, each weekly episode focuses on a historic county, exploring the heritage, folklore and traditions of the area, from ghosts and mermaids to mythical monsters, half-forgotten heroes, bloody legends, and much, much more. Then, and most importantly, the pair take turns to tell a new version of an ancient story from that county - all before discussing what that tale might mean, where it might have come from, and the truths it reveals about England's hidden past...Bonus Episodes are released on Thursdays plus Local Legends episodes on Saturdays - interviews with acclaimed authors, folklorists, podcasters and historians with unique perspectives on that week's county.With a range of exclusive content on Patreon too, including audio ghost tours, the Three Ravens Newsletter, and monthly Three Ravens Film Club episodes about folk horror films from across the decades, why not join us around the campfire and listen in?Learn more at www.threeravenspodcast.com, join our Patreon at www.patreon.com/threeravenspodcast, and find links to our social media channels here: https://linktr.ee/threeravenspodcastREGISTER FOR THE TALES OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND TOURProud members of the Dark Cast Network.Visit our website Join our Patreon Social media channels and sponsors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're settling into that long, liminal stretch between Imbolc and Ostara. The snow is still hanging around, the days are technically getting longer but it doesn't always feel like it, and seasonal cranky shut in disorder is very real. This is a quiet and often deeply cold time of the year, where hope flickers but hasn't fully taken shape yet. That's exactly why we're focusing on everyday magick. The simple, doable, low effort kind that helps you keep going when getting out of bed already feels like a heroic act.We share some of our favorite mundane spells that gently weave magic into the rhythm of daily life. Morning candle work for setting one small intention. Decluttering spells that help reset the energy of your space when the vibes are off. Bag and wallet magic to make room for abundance. Even the humble act of making your bed becomes a spell for nervous system care, protection, and coming home to yourself at the end of the day. This isn't about doing everything. It's about doing one thing with presence.Chelle also brings forward a tarot thread she's been holding for this season, a simple and reflective way of working with the cards as we move from Imbolc's inward spark toward Ostara's outward growth. Think less pressure, more conversation with the cards. Tarot as companion, not assignment.We also talk about how to work magic with your houseplants during this time of year. From tending them as living spell anchors to using them as allies for growth, renewal, and intention setting, especially when the outside world is still frozen. Your plants know spring is coming, even if the ground hasn't caught up yet. There's wisdom there.This episode is for anyone who feels tired, restless, or quietly hopeful. For witches who want to stay connected without burning themselves out. For those of us who need reminders that small rituals matter, and that light returns slowly, but it does return.So grab your tea, check in with your plants, and come sit with us for a bit. We're getting through late winter together, one simple spell at a time.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

In this episode, I welcome you to a new season of the podcast by exploring Imbolc—the Celtic celebration marking the first stirrings of spring—and the Snow Full Moon occurring together on February 1st, 2026. I share how I'm emerging into 2026 differently, having chosen "Honor" as my word for the year.I talk about resisting the pressure to sprint into New Year's resolutions and instead spending the first weeks of January simply creating—making garments, tending my home, and trusting the process. I share the magical download that came from this patient approach and how it revealed the direction for my business and life.This episode is an invitation to notice what's stirring beneath the surface in your own life, to tend the small flames, and to trust that gentle emergence is enough. At the end, I introduce my new Embodied Joy membership—a monthly gathering space for those ready to actually live a joy-filled life, not just talk about it.tina@kinshiphandwork.com

Imbolc has arrived! Even if you're buried under snow right now, spring is undoubtedly working its magic underground. This is a perfect time to tend to the corners in your life that have gotten out of hand over the winter. Save the big house cleansing for spring, in this moment, it's the smaller spaces that call for your attention. Perhaps you have a closet that desperately needs organizing, a desk overflowing with papers, an altar gathering dust, or a pile of craft supplies threatening to take over an entire room. Look for the space that's feeling cluttered or stagnant. If you find that this corner is draining your energy, take this opportunity to tend to it. When the energy inside our homes is restored, we are much better equipped to meet life's needs outside our door. A little tending goes a long way. What am I reading?The Witching moon Manor by Stacy Sivinskihttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781668058411The Green Wiccan spell Book by Silja Sil-yahttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781782497851https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Raised by Wolves by The Interrupters  What's for dinner?Mediterranean Chickpea Soup2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion1 carrot1 rib celery 1 leek optional2 cloves garlic2 tablespoon tomato paste½ teaspoon dried rosemary or 1 tsp dried oregano4 cups vegetable broth or more to taste2 15 oz cans chickpeas 1½ pounds potatoes peeled and diced 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste + red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste4 tablespoons grated parmesan or crumbled feta - optionalInstructions:Chop 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 rib celery, and 2 cloves garlic.Sauté them in a large pot or Dutch oven with 1 leek in 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil oil for 5–10 minutes until soft.Stir in 2 tablespoon tomato paste and ½ teaspoon dried rosemary. Cook 1 minute to coat the vegetables and deepen flavor.Add 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 cans chickpeas, 1½ pounds potatoes and 1 can crushed tomatoes. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 20–30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.Serve with crusty bread or cooked grains. For extra flavor, top each bowl with grated parmesan or crumbled feta before serving.Chickpea Brownies2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained & rinsed1½ cups peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter)⅔ cup pure maple syrup6 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder4 tsp vanilla extract½ tsp baking powder + 1 tspbaking soda6 tbsp milk of choice1 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)InstructionsPreheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment.Blend chickpeas, peanut butter, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla until silky smooth (2-3 minutes).Add cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda; blend 45-60 seconds.Fold in chocolate chips by hand. Pour into pan, smooth, and top with extra chips.Bake 30-35 minutes; edges set, center slightly soft. Cool completely before slicing.https://wholesomeforks.com/double-fudge-chickpea-brownies-protein-packed-fudgy-af/print/943/Support the show

Imbolc: Tending the Fire Beneath the SnowBig Crystal Energy — Wheel of the Year SeriesIn this episode of Big Crystal Energy, Ashleigh explores the quiet, powerful threshold of Imbolc—the season of belief before evidence, the fire beneath the snow, and the art of tending what has not yet fully revealed itself.Through personal synchronicity, ancestral wisdom, tarot, poetry, and ritual, this episode invites you to slow down, listen, and trust what is becoming.✨ In This EpisodeWhy Imbolc feels especially potent this yearA synchronistic Big Crystal Energy moment involving Guided by Laura Lynn JacksonThe deeper symbolism and origins of ImbolcBrigid as goddess, saint, and guardian of thresholdsDevotion as daily practice, not performanceA devotional poem honoring Brigid's dark and bright aspectsA 3-card Imbolc oracle spread with a live collective readingGlamour magic as energetic insulation for sensitive seasons

What if your anxiety isn't anxiety at all, but your inner fire trying to wake up?In this episode, we explore the powerful energetic intersection of Imbolc, the Leo Full Moon, and the witch wound, and how these forces illuminate our relationship with visibility, power, and feminine fire.Imbolc marks the return of the light, the sacred midpoint between winter and spring, when energy begins to stir beneath the surface. Paired with a Leo Full Moon, this moment invites deep reflection on where we've learned to dim our light, hide our creativity, or fear being seen.We talk about the witch wound as both an ancestral and personal experience, shaped by centuries of fear around feminine power, visibility, and fire. This episode explores how hiding your inner fire can manifest as anxiety, burnout, resentment, or restlessness, and how learning to tend your fire becomes an act of healing.You'll hear reflections on:Imbolc meaning and seasonal energyLeo Full Moon themes of visibility and courageThe witch wound and fear of being seenFire as transformation, creativity, and life forceBrigid, hearth tending, and sacred flameThe Strength tarot card and embodied powerHow to reclaim your inner fire without burning outThis episode is an invitation to stop fearing your power and start tending it with care, intention, and trust.Whether you are new to witchcraft, exploring secular witchery, healing ancestral wounds, or feeling called to step into greater visibility, this conversation offers grounding, insight, and permission to shine.

Save your Seat in the Ceres Reborn Immersion - full details at https://www.louiseedington.com/Ceres-Reborn-ImmersionUseful or interesting articles https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E4wl_i0VKPwTeeBangBcCBZCcfzhVxPOORXRVvvZuiY/edit?usp=sharingBuy Hekate at https://a.co/d/5NesXAuNikita Gill's Ted Talk:-Louise Edington provides a forecast for the week Feb 1-7 2026 and discussed her upcoming immersion workshop on March 21-22, available for two months post-event. She is also starting a six-month mentorship program for astrologers and practitioners, focusing on business growth and mindset (opaastrology.org). Louise highlighted the significance of Imbolc on February 1, emphasizing its cross-quarter day and astrological aspects involving the moon, Pluto, and Haumea. She also mentioned Uranus's station direct on February 17 and its impact on change. Louise's ebook, "The Autonomous Wild Woman," is available for free download on her website.

Send us a textFeeling behind? This is your 2026 permission slip to start again. We're ditching the Jan 1st pressure for the ancient wisdom of Imbolc. Discover why the 'sludge' is a vital part of your reset and how to turn resolutions into rhythmic intentions.Welcome to the first episode of 2026!If you feel like you've already 'failed' your resolutions or the January sludge has kept you stuck, this episode is your permission slip to start again. We're moving away from the pressure of January 1st and looking at why the season of Imbolc is actually the perfect time to breathe life into who you want to be in 2026.So, in this episode, Christina dives into why the pressure to "hit the ground running" on January 1st often clashes with the natural world and our own internal rhythms.Christina explores the transition from the Year of the Snake, the cosmic shift into a Numerological Year 1, and how the ancient wisdom of Imbolc offers a more conscious way to plant our intentions. Whether you're navigating personal upheaval, global tensions, or just a very rainy UK winter, this episode is an invitation to stop "failing" at your resolutions and start nurturing your seeds.In This Episode, You will hear about:The "Rocky Start" to 2026: Why external factors and global tensions might be making your January feel heavier than expected.Numerology & Astrology: Transitioning into a Year 1 (New Beginnings) while shedding the final layers of the Year of the Snake.Ancient Wisdom vs. Modern Calendars: How to utilize the Spring Equinox and Imbolc as the true start of the year.The Power of Quiet: Why craving social media silence and "trying on" new versions of yourself is a vital part of the intentional process.Intentions as Tones, Not Goals: Moving away from success/failure and toward a "broad stroke" approach to your year.Christina's special Imbolc Event takes place FOR FREE on Saturday the 31st of January at 4pm EST/9pm GMT. Sign up HERE!Meanwhile, if sleep is escaping you at the moment, don't forget to download her special Spiritual Sleep Solution Bundle Christina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 7 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 8 years ago. She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...

This episode looks to Imbolc, a seasonal living holy day to keep warmth, hope, and tending alive. We explore seasonal living to help us stay human, foods to fortify and delight you, and rituals you can take to tend the spark of light alive within yourself.Themes we explore: Imbolc, seasonal living, hope, staying human, Brigid, Celtic seasonal festivals, end of winter, candle ritual, seasonal wisdom, feminine spiritualityMentioned in the episode: Live with Mary: Seasonal Nourishment Circle in Oakland, CAPear Porridge Recipe by Harriet DavidsonFull show notes available at marylofgren.com →My new book, Sensing the Sacred: A guided journal of sensory spirituality and daily ritual, is available now. Learn more: https://marylofgren.com/sensing-the-sacred

Imbolc marks the moment when winter begins to loosen its grip and new life quietly prepares to emerge. In this meditation, you're guided to ground your energy, warm the inner flame, and connect with what's been quietly growing in the dark. A nourishing practice for reflection, renewal, and gentle intention-setting.Wild Minds Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wild-minds-manifest-daily/id1598957508Wild Minds Google - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wildminds_front&pcampaignid=web_shareThe Manifestation Portal - https://mollylovesmornings.substack.comInstagram - @mollylovesmornings | @wildmindsmanifest

Taylor talks with Witch, Tarot Reader and Oracle deck creator Alice Kendall of Starlight and Sage. They discuss Imbolc magic + the energy of this holiday, working with the moon phases, the importance of optimism and light in our divination practices and SO much more on this week's episode of Magic Hour!   Connect with Taylor Paige Instagram @angels_and_amethyst  Website https://www.angelsandamethyst.com Follow @MagicHourPod on instagram and YouTube for more Magic Hour content.   Connect with Alice Kendall Instagram @starlightandsage Facebook Starlight and Sage, Alice Kendall Etsy Alice Kendall Tarot Find Alice's beautiful Lunar Magic Oracle deck at your favorite independant retailer or here https://a.co/d/3WxsMHo   If you have any questions about, intuition, spirituality, angels, or anything and everything magical, please email contact@magichourpod.com. We will answer listener questions once a month in our solo episodes Don't forget to leave us a 5 sparkling star review, they help more people find the pod and remember their magic. Please screenshot and email your 5 star reviews to contact@magichourpod.com and we will send you a free downloadable angelic meditation, and enter you to win an angel reading with Taylor Paige! The next Angel Reading giveaway will happen when we hit 222 5 star reviews on both Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Join the waitlist for a reading with Taylor here: https://angelsandamethyst.com/offerings/   Find Taylor's 3 part workshop series on Angelic Connection, Attracting a Soulmate Connection, and Healing the Witch wound here: https://angelsandamethyst.com/workshops/     Code 333 gives $33 off, plus, each student can email Taylor one question on the subject material per lesson. Join Taylor's email list at https://www.angelsandamethyst.com  to know when her monthly gatherings of Earth Angel Club are open for registration. Earth angel club is a monthly meeting of like-minded and magical people across the world. EAC includes an astrological and energetic overview, a guided meditation attuned to the current zodiac season, and for the highest ticket tier, a mini email angel reading. Each EAC member also has the option to skip the waitlist and sit with Taylor sooner for a reading.   Are you an aligned business owner that would like to advertise to our beautiful community of magical people? Please email contact@magichourpod.com ****** Editing by Ashley Riley  Music by Justin Fleuriel and Mandie Cheung. For more of their music check out @goodnightsband on instagram.   #magichour #witchypodcast #intuition #spirituality #angelicmessages #higherself #intuitiveguidance #spiritguides #astrologer #astrologytips #birthchart #zodiac

Send us a text✨Imbolg Fire Festival Cheat Sheet - https://irishpagan.school/imbolc-cheat-sheet/✨Irish Pagan Imbolg Ritual - https://irishpagan.school/pagan-ritual-imbolc/When is Imbolc? Jon O'Sullivan from the Irish Pagan School answers this commonly debated question and explains why understanding what Imbolc represents may be more important than pinpointing an exact date.✨ In this video:Imbolc's Place in the Irish Pagan Calendar: Exploring its role as one of the four Fire Festivals.Seasonal and Cultural Markers: The connections to lambing season, spring blooms, and agricultural shifts.Astrological vs. Cultural Timing: Midpoint between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox or February 1st (Saint Brigid's Day).Imbolc and Brigid: The relationship between Saint Brigid, Goddess Brigid, and Imbolc practices.Brigid's Cross: The tradition of making and hanging a Brigid's Cross for protection and renewal.Etymology of Imbolc: Insights into its meanings, including "in the belly" (pregnancy/new life) and "folc" (cleansing).Practical Spirituality: Ideas for marking Imbolc through internal reflection, growth, and seasonal activities.✨ Key takeaway: Imbolc marks a shift in energy—from introspection during winter to the budding of new growth in spring. It's not just about when you celebrate but how you engage with its meaning and practices.✨ FREE LEARNING RESOURCES FOR A YEAR! - https://irishpagan.school/free✨ Irish Pagan Resources Checklist available NOW - https://irishpagan.school/checklist/

Annabel has been studying Celtic Brigit and Gnostic Sophia since writing my MSc degree thesis on them in 1996, and journeying with them as my family's primary deities since the initiatory birth of my daughter Sophia in 1999, and her surgery at the Celtic Festival of Imbolc 2002 during my Priestess of Avalon training in Glastonbury. Their mythos and archetypal energies inspired my historical witch-burnings novel The Serpent's Tale, which begins and ends on 2 Feb – Gnostic Candlemas or Candelora.Author, Creatrix & Warrior Mama of 5 children, 2 of whom she has nursed through 20 operations over the past 26 years, and for many of those as a self-employed, single mother. She wrote and published my historical, witch-burnings novel The Serpent's Tale during the 9 years that I nursed my daughter Sophia through 12 operations, alchemising my repeated dark nights of the Soul into the light of my gnosis to share in the world, guided by Brigit and Sophia in their embodiment of Lady Alchemia. Visit Anabel: https://annabelduboulay.com/ and the Imbolc immersion: https://annabelduboulay.com/imbolc-immersion/ Visit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivismTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lawofpositivism 

Today, we discuss the importance of acknowledging and understanding traditions like Imbolc, and how they relate to our journey of reconnecting to the natural world. Learn more about Imbolc.Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at www.rhnaturereconnect.com Join the Personal Rewilding with Robert Hensley community on Patreon at www.patreon.com/cw/roberthensleynaturereconnectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support.

Imbolc marks a quiet turning point in the year. A threshold moment where winter begins to soften and the light slowly returns, even if the world still looks frozen on the surface.In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of Imbolc through both tradition and intuition. We talk about the ancient roots of this cross-quarter festival, the symbolism of fire, hearth, and renewal, and the presence of subtle life stirring beneath the soil. We weave in folk practices, seasonal rituals, and the wisdom of tending rather than forcing, honoring the sacred pause before visible growth.Wild Minds Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wild-minds-manifest-daily/id1598957508Wild Minds Google - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wildminds_front&pcampaignid=web_shareThe Manifestation Portal - https://mollylovesmornings.substack.comInstagram - @mollylovesmornings | @wildmindsmanifest

I made you a ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE companion guide⁠⁠⁠⁠ for this episode. This FREE instant access PDF will give you 13 easy and enjoyable ways to celebrate + 12 journal prompts to help you reflect and process the inspiration of this season.I love honoring the Wheel of the Year with others by gathering together to celebrate how Nature is modeling wisdom for us in each season & aligning ourselves with it.This turn in the Wheel of the Year is Imbolc (pronounced Imolk, from the Celtic phrase "in the belly" referring to the lamb's pregnant bellies this time of year.)We are finally moving out of Winter hibernation and awakening to Spring! This is the time for Spring cleaning, planting our seeds (literally and metaphorically), connecting to our playful and adventurous inner Maiden archetype, and setting goals for what we want to create this year.Imbolc is an ancient Celtic winter fire festival honoring the return of the sun and the goddess Brigid. In more recent times, we have celebrated it in religion as St. Brigid's Day or Candlemas, and even secularly as Groundhog Day.Press play to hear:- the origins and history of Imbolc, Brigid, St. Brigid, and even the weather predictions of Groundhog Day what Nature is modeling for us physically, spiritually, and energetically, and how we can align- 13 easy and enjoyable ways to celebrate Imbolc- 12 journal prompts to help you reflect and process the inspiration of this season Let's Go Deeper:Enroll in ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rewild Your Wellness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (lifetime access online course)FREE Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discover Your Spiritual Gifts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Skip the resolutions and feel how you want to feel NOW with my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Desire Map⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for a FREE 1:1 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coaching curiosity call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Connect!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Tending the First FlameThis week carries the feeling of a true threshold—quiet, consequential, and far-reaching.On Monday, Neptune enters Aries, beginning a long cycle that reshapes how meaning, courage, and responsibility are lived. This is not a dramatic event, but a change in atmosphere. After more than a decade of Neptune in Pisces—marked by porous boundaries, saturation, and confusion about what was ours to carry—the guiding question shifts:Not What am I absorbing? But Where do I stand?Neptune in Aries does not ask us to feel more or imagine harder. It asks for self-location—the courage to inhabit a stance without collapsing into urgency or reactivity. The waters begin to recede. Intention starts to matter again, not as force, but as orientation.Midweek, Mars conjunct Pluto in Aquarius brings collective pressure into focus. This is energy moving through systems—exposing where power has been distorted, coerced, or frozen in place. In Aquarius, the deeper question is not who controls, but how power circulates. What structures support life, innovation, and shared belonging—and which ones are straining past their limits?Aquarius carries an alchemical gift: innovation, egalitarian vision, and the capacity to imagine beyond inherited hierarchies. This is radical change not for chaos, but in service of a more inclusive future.Mercury conjunct Venus in Aquarius offers a moment for clear, values-based conversation. Say less. Mean what you say. Listen for coherence rather than volume.As the week turns, the Full Moon in Leo arrives alongside Imbolc in the Celtic wheel—the ancient marker of returning light. Imbolc does not promise spring; it signals its first stirring. The ground may still look frozen, but warmth has returned beneath the surface. A flame is kept—not to blaze, but to endure.The Leo Full Moon brings heart and creative life-force into dialogue with the Aquarian field. This is the conversation between individual expression and collective good. Not self-erasure, and not self-promotion—but the weaving of unique presence into life-giving change that serves more than oneself.This is not a week for dramatic declarations.It is a week for orientation.Neptune in Aries does not reward urgency or spectacle.Mars–Pluto in Aquarius does not reward force without wisdom.The Leo Full Moon asks not for attention, but for heart.Reflective Questions for the WeekWhere do I sense something wanting to begin, even if it's still fragile or unnamed?What am I no longer willing to absorb or carry forward?How can my individuality serve life-giving change rather than react to pressure?Let this be a week of keeping faith with what has just begun, even if you're the only one who knows it's there.Podcast poem: Eagle Song by Joy HarjoSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information for transformational resources: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.com/home-page This episode was co-created with generative AI, engaged as a soul-aligned ally in service of transformation. At the edge where technology meets myth, I choose insight over noise, and alchemy over automation. Thank you for dreaming the future with me.

Join me for our January Witchcraft episode where we will be looking at the year of the horse and its many themes which begins middle of February. This had me thinking on the mythical creature the unicorn, this is a deep dive into their magic, mythology and religious symbolism and how you can work with their energy. We also look at the herb mallow and how and why you might wish to work with it in your practice. Our book review is Imbolc - Traditional Magic, Recipes and Tales of Saint Brigids Day by Wyrd Books. Find the spell referenced here - https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/1142?srsltid=AfmBOorzf2txRQ_6WtLiR8GBO5fKyoO1h55fdEfYl6g7Jp8PVAI9y7V2 Find my new Imbolc zine and witch box Under Celestial Skies here - https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4441589448/under-celestial-skies-an-imbolc-witch Join our New Moon Circle on Tuesday 17th February in Lincoln - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-moon-circle-tickets-1980307673560?aff=oddtdtcreator The Hedge & Hollow on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheHedgeandHollow Find me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thewhitewitchpodcast/?hl=en Email - carly@thewhitewitchcompany.co.uk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January has never felt like a true reset for Morgan, and in this episode, she explains why. Rather than following the traditional New Year's resolution cycle, Morgan shares how Imbolc has functioned as her real energetic New Year for over 20 years. Drawing from her long-standing relationship with the goddess Brigid, Morgan explores how Imbolc operates as a slow awakening rather than a forced restart. This episode isn't about Sabbat correspondences or ritual instructions. Instead, it focuses on what Imbolc does: how it lights the inner flame of inspiration, clarity, and motivation before action is ever required. For listeners who struggle with New Year's resolutions or feel disconnected from January goal-setting, this episode offers a validating reframe: they may not be behind, they may simply be aligned differently. In this episode, Morgan discusses: Why January 1st often feels energetically disconnected How Imbolc serves as a natural reset point instead of a forced one The difference between inspiration and immediate action How Brigid's energy has shaped Morgan's yearly rhythm Why honoring personal energetic patterns matters more than following the calendar How slow emergence creates sustainable momentum This episode is for witches who value intuition over performance, seasonal flow over hustle, and magick that integrates into real life. Mentioned in this episode:

Welcome back beautiful Witches,Souls & Beings Imbolc A Return to Light & Inner RenewalIn this episode, we honour Imbolc, the second Sabbat on the Celtic Wheel of the Year , a time of quiet renewal, sacred stillness, and the first stirrings of life beneath the soil.Connected with Brigid, goddess of healing, hearth, and flame, Imbolc is a moment to clear, bless, and prepare.I share reflections, simple ritual ideas, and tarot prompts to help you align with this gentle but powerful shift , from darkness to light, from dreaming to tending.Take care Slán go fóill - bye for now HazelIf you'd like to watch the full video version of this episode, it's up now on my YouTube — Temple of Hazehttps://youtu.be/fbULk18K-ug?si=dYAoUqG0O8xfaUQ8Go deeper on your journey — explore my 1:1 services and handcrafted ritual tools at the Serpent & Star Shophttps://www.templeofhaze.com/ Connect on Instahttps://www.instagram.com/templeofhaze?igsh=aDA2NHU5NzhuN21v

Whoops! A lil late with this one, so much for organized and responsible! Mercury, Mars, Venus, and Pluto all snuggled up with the Moon and Sun this week. In the broadest context this is our feelings and our sense of self/purpose, feeling in alignment with the current zeitgeist, which is of course relative to our environment. This can embolden us if we are surrounded by a bunch of like minded folks. Further, we're getting support from Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, so it may feel like we have the approval of the Gods. This potent lineup will last for a few days past the New Moon, so utilize the time to consider the largest form of your blueprint for the coming year. Juno Sospita, The Happy Woman, Ekeko, and fixed stars like Dabih and Altair are here to help us build worlds this week.Notes and charts for each week's podcast are available for Patrons at the Mercury level and higher.Want to support this work? Join my Patreon!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/MeaganAngus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support these groups!MECA is on the ground to provide Gaza with medical aid, clean water, food, psychological support, and more. Give what you can at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mecaforpeace.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Food Not Bombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Feeding our under served Communities, local and international.Thanks for listening! Your support is incredible.Questions? Comments? Wanna submit a question? Wanna join my newsletter? Contact me through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meaganangus.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tip Jar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.paypal.me/meagananguswitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, the witches welcome the quiet, hopeful turning of the wheel with a deep dive into Imbolc, the ancient Celtic festival that marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Traditionally celebrated around February 1st and 2nd, Imbolc is a threshold moment, when the land is still cold and dark, but the return of the light has begun. Laylla and Chelle explore Imbolc's roots, its meaning of “in the belly,” and its long association with new life, purification, and preparation.They talk about the goddess Brigid, her sacred flame, poetry, prophecy, and craft, as well as her deep connections to hearth, milk, and inspiration. The conversation also weaves in other powerful figures of the season, including the Cailleach, whose weather on Imbolc foretells the length of winter, and Danu, whose fertile waters and ancient presence remind us that life is already stirring beneath the surface. From there, the episode turns practical. Laylla and Chelle talk about how to celebrate Imbolc today, from candle magic to house cleansing and protection work. They explore why cleaning and warding at Imbolc is so powerful, especially when the festival aligns with a full moon, and share a wealth of simple but potent practices including ritual sweeping, boundary-setting, witch bottles, mirror wards, eggshell protection, and working with house spirits.The episode also includes a detailed look at Brigid's Fire Tarot Spread, a ten-card layout shaped like a rising flame that helps you see what you're building, what's stirring, and what you're truly reaching for as the year unfolds toward Beltane. Grounded, hopeful, and deeply intentional, this episode invites you to tend your inner fire, clear winter's residue, and prepare your space, your spirit, and your magic for the season of growth ahead.Got a question? Send the witches a message here!Support the showWant to send us a letter? Witchy things to review?We have a mailing address!Back on the BroomstickPO Box 106Salem MA 01970Email: backonthebroomstick@gmail.comYoutube FacebookInstagramBack on the Broomstick Website

Feeling stuck in the February slump? Imbolc might be the spark you've been waiting for. This festival of renewal, creativity, and returning light reminds us that winter doesn't last forever.In this episode of Demystify Magic, we explore the meaning of Imbolc and its roots as a Celtic fire festival honoring the goddess Brigid. We talk about its connection to fertility, livestock, and purification, and even how it inspired Groundhog Day.We also share simple Imbolc rituals and ways to celebrate this turning point between Yule and Ostara, from lighting candles and cleansing your space to setting intentions for what you want to grow in the months ahead.Tune in as we honor Imbolc, the season of soft starts, growing light, and perfectly imperfect magic.Pre-order Molly's book Mundane Magic A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff DonePreorder Mundane Magic & Join the Virtual Book Tour⁠: Celebrate the release of Molly's new book with an exclusive online event on Feb 21, 12 PM EST. Get behind-the-scenes insights, live Q&A, and your copy shipped on release day.

Imbolc arrives not as a single moment, but as a gentle threshold — the slow stirring of spring within and without. In this episode, I invite you into a sensory reflection on the early signs of awakening that mark this cross-quarter festival: birdsong returning, buds swelling on the trees, the quiet shift in your own inner landscape.We explore Imbolc as a season of transition — a time to notice what is beginning to bloom, and what winter has softened within you. I share personal reflections, a sensory check-in, simple ritual ideas like door-washing and early spring cleaning, and journaling prompts to help you root into the energy of this time.May this episode feel like a warm breath of life after the hush of winter.Blessed Imbolc.CONNECT FURTHER:Find me on IG @therachelhodgens

I made you a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FREE GIFT for this episode! This FREE instant access (and pretty!) PDF will give you 11 easy and enjoyable ways to celebrate Lammas (the halfway point between Summer Solstice & Autumn Equinox) + 8 journal prompts to help you reflect and process the inspiration of this season. ⁠Download it now!⁠In this episode, you'll hear a free sample of the Wild Wellness Women's Circle from our Lammas celebration. It's not too late to celebrate! While some celebrate on August 1, Solar Lammas is on August 6 this week! We talk about...- Honoring grief this time of year even as we hold joy, the tension between opposites and the magic that can result- Reflecting back to Imbolc on Feb 1, seeing what has bloomed and what hasn't- Reasons why we sometimes don't get the harvest we expected, and what to do with that- Slowing to the pace of Nature as much of the animal kingdom is really quiet this time of year in the oppressive heat, and how this can be our permission slip too- What's coming up in the women's circle to look forward to!Join us for the next experience, not just the echo, in the ⁠Wild Wellness Women's Circle.⁠

Imbolc is approaching! Thursday 7th August in the Southern Hemisphere…this episode welcomes the Celtic celebration of Imbolc, and we discuss the Goddess Brigid who's Sabbat this is…plus a powerful Brigid meditation. Blessed be!

Saint or goddess? Christian feast or pagan festival? The story of Saint Brigid and Imbolc has puzzled scholars for quite some time now. So what do the actual Irish sources tell us?To get the file of sources and other research, including web links, please visit: https://celticsource.online/imbolc-and-brigid/If you're interested in following the The Celtic Rites course, please visit: https://celticsource.online/courses-page

Greetings heathens and witches, Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast… For our Sabbat 105 series this year, we're using movies to discuss the themes of the season. Today we have a special double feature for you! We'll be discussing Imbolc and Ostara the first 2 spring Sabbats. In this episode, we talk about the movies Groundhog Day (1993) and Spring (2014), and their ties to the themes of rebirth and cycles ending. This review does contain spoilers, so consider yourself warned. Related Episodes: Imbolc 101, episode 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44Td_vOlKHg Imbolc 102, episode 31: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rOasOB3QJY Imbolc 103: The Nine Herbs Charm, episode 50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs5L2EzEhXg Imbolc 104: Candle Magic, episode 71: https://youtu.be/nHyeXC2hewk?si=du4z5e9QdSXVGfKi Ostara 102, episode 8: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_XuVpLtDm4 Ostara 103 Plant Magic, episode 34: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diLSXxD4NeM Ostara 104: Weather Magic, episode 73: https://youtu.be/g1rEEqh6eXg?si=vkxZtNWuyXRRd1gz Hidden Heathenry in Modern Holidays, episode 26: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtHI9C8qYGA Mabon 103 Living with the Seasons, episode 63: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93T1NFl8DNc ===== Links ===== Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NerdJive Website: https://www.nerdjive.com/ Etsy Shop: https://norgroveenterprises.etsy.com Jon's Social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@NerdJive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NerdJive Twitter: https://twitter.com/NerdJive Julie's Social: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@goddessjuless Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goddessjules/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/goddessjuless

The Blue Origin New Shepherd flight, with an all-female crew, launched on April 14, 2025. From launch to return, conspiracies exploded all over the Internet with claims that the rocket was fake, the return capsule was fake, it was all staged, space isn't real, and so on. Author and model Emily Ratajkowski made it political, saying: "It just speaks to the fact that we are absolutely living in an oligarchy where there is a small group of people who are interested in going to space for the sake of getting a new lease on life while the rest of the population, most people on planet Earth, are worried about paying rent or having dinner for their kids.” And she is correct in a way, additionallu since Kalpana Chawla and Sally Ride seem to be ignored as pioneers of women in space. Rather than discussing such things, perhaps we should look at the significance of the names, dates, and symbols involved instead.Preparations for the flight were lengthy, but pre-flight would have begun on Palm Sunday, with the actual launch and return occurring on Holy Monday. As with the return of spring and resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday, both relating to death, life, and rebirth, so too does the Blue Origin capsule and mission exemplify these characteristics - from the all female crew to the messages of unity and peace displayed from start to finish, and finally to the nature of the rocket itself, which resembles an erect penis with exaggerated head. This penis projectile penetrated the blue above with its white sperm-head load being returned to the ground below at the onset of spring. The capsule carrying the women was named New Shepherd, a moniker of Jesus Christ (“I am the good shepherd” - John 10:11) and various other deities such as Orpheus and Hermes-Mercury (guide of souls known as Good Shepherd), who held sacred The Path. These shepherds or civilizers included Quetzalcoatl, and Osiris, or the green god of Egypt. It was Osiris who presided over the Hall of Judgement in the underworld, a place where the deceased's heart was weighted against the feather (often blue) of Ma'at, goddess of truth and justice. If the heart weighed more, being heavy with desire, it was consumed by the beast Ammit, but if the feather, or soul, weighed more, then it was set free with eternal life and granted passaged to the Field of Reeds. Although such Egyptian reeds to do not grow in Texas, similar plants and reeds do, which is a critical detail because this is where the spent white (sperm) capsule returned to earth. The logo of Blue Origin is also a blue feather, which shares something in common with the former Twitter-X logo and the alternative Blue Sky butterfly logo. One of the most famous people inside the capsule was Katy Perry, who had the nickname of “feather” since childhood, something not overlooked as she wore the blue feather on her suit during the mission. As seen in her Dark Horse video and in a 2019 social media post, Perry often references Egyptian mythology, and particularly that the heart should be lighter than a feather. Symbol dictionaries will tell us that a bird represents thought, imagination, synthesis, and sublimation. In Egypt, the bird was BA - the soul. A blue bird in particular is a representation of pure ideas. Blue butterflies represent transformation and new life, i.e., spring. In Greek mythology, the butterfly famously refers to the soul or mind, hence its name psyche.Perry is also on the New Shepherd video holding both a blue butterfly in one shot and a white daisy in another shot. These flowers represent much the same thing butterflies and birds symbolize, though they have a direct connection to the Norse goddess Freya, for whom Friday (Good Friday) is named. Furthermore, in Christian symbolism, a white daisy is the flower of the Virgin Mary, which historically has been a title and a surname of magdal-elder, meaning Watchtower of the Flock, the same flock the shepherd watches over. The Irish goddess Brigid (also Brighid) presided over the festival of Imbolc, an early spring holy day celebrating the end of winter. Known as the Exalted One, she was a goddess of healing, fertility, and birth. From The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Mythology, authors Arthur Cotterell and Rachel Storm confirm this: “Brigid, sometimes known as Brigit, was a goddess of healing and fertility who was believed to assist women in labour.” Spring is, of course, when the earth is reborn. Some have pointed out that the NS-31 logo can be inverted to show not a spaceship but a goat head, which is perhaps one of the most misunderstood symbols in the western world. The goat is Capricorn, Pan, Cernunnos, and various other characters with horns and features that remind many of the Devil, largely due to the usage of goats for the relieving of sin - scapegoats (Leviticus 16:8-10). It is from the goat horns that we get the term “horny,” yet another reference to sexuality and reproduction.  It is therefore no surprise that Jack Parsons, the infamous rocket engineer, invoked the name of the Greek god Pan before most rocket tests. Pan is a fertility god, and his invocation provides fertility for the test, the sexual imagery of the rocket itself, and so on. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. 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In this episode, Jennie chats all about love magic history, dos and don'ts, the transition time between wintering and Imbolc season, and relays a message from the Cave! Grab a cup of tea and get comfy, cozy and witchy with me!Join the Comfy Cozy Witch Patreon HERE!

This week, Scarlet and Blackbird discuss what each of them did for Imbolc - hope you're hungry, because you definitely will be after listening to their cooking tales!  Plus, some awesome connecting with ancestors and folklore by Scarlet, some journeying, Krafty Korners (with a K) and what perfumes should smell like.  It's gonna be spring soon, but hey, winter has one or two last gasps - stay safe if you are travelling, but definitely travel with the witches.  

If you just can’t wait for spring, you might want to use one of the calendar markers of long-ago Europe and the British Isles. In their traditions, early February marked the end of winter and the start of spring. The days were getting longer and warmer, with the promise of even more sunlight to come. Early February falls roughly half way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Such midpoints are known as cross-quarter days. That means they cross between the quarter days – the solstices and equinoxes. Early Christians celebrated February 2nd as Candlemas. It was the 40th day of Christmas. People brought their candles to church to have them blessed for the whole year. In Ireland and Scotland, the February celebration came on the 1st. It was known as Imbolc. The name may indicate the start of lambing season, although it could have other meanings as well. One of the traditions of Imbolc concerned the weather. If the day was sunny and cold, it meant winter would maintain its icy grip until the equinox, about six weeks away. But if the day was warm and cloudy, then winter was just about over. Some people relied on badgers or other animals to come out of their dens to check out the conditions. That tradition was carried to the United States by immigrants. And it’s still with us today as Groundhog Day – a modern celebration of a cross-quarter day – one that marked the beginning of spring. Script by Damond Benningfield

Show Notes for Episode 214: Embracing Transformation – A New Moon Meditation   In this special episode of The Mindful Pause Podcast, host Audrey Sutton Mills guides listeners through a meditation aligned with the energies of the New Moon, Lunar New Year, and the ancient festival of Imbolc. This period symbolizes transformation, renewal, and the planting of new intentions.   Key Themes: • Lunar New Year & Year of the Snake: Exploring the symbolism of the snake, which represents shedding the old and embracing transformation. • Imbolc Season: Understanding Imbolc as a time to plant seeds of intention, mirroring nature's transition from winter's introspection to spring's renewal. • Meditation Focus: A guided journey to connect with your inner wisdom, identify the seeds within you ready to blossom, and release any blocks hindering your growth.   Reflection Questions: 1. What seed within you wants to blossom? 2. What are you here to create? 3. What is blocking this creation? 4. What do you need to assist you in bringing this creation to manifestation?   Additional Resources: • New Moon Renewal Ritual: Dive deeper with Audrey's monthly offering, which includes a 40-minute yoga class, a guided Higher Self meditation, and a comprehensive journal to set your intentions. Available for $22 at audreysuttonmills.com. • Bali Spiritual Retreat: Join Audrey for a transformative retreat in Bali from October 12-17, 2025. Limited spots are available. Details can be found on her website. • Upcoming Yin Workshop: For those in the Washington area, Audrey is hosting a Yin workshop in March focused on connecting to archetypes and the higher self through breathwork, mantra, and movement.   Connect with Audrey: • Website: audreysuttonmills.com • Instagram: @audreysuttonmills • Facebook: Audrey Sutton Mills   Thank you for being a part of The Mindful Pause community. Remember, you are enough, and you matter. Namaste.

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Parts of the country are still recovering after last week's Storm Eowyn including Jupiter Artland. The 100-acre sculpture garden on the outskirts of Edinburgh suffered quite a bit of storm damage as Mark saw when he visited earlier this week.Rachel meets a group of volunteers from a whole variety of backgrounds who have come together to help restore the HMS Unicorn, a 200-year-old ship which is docked in Dundee.Next Friday sees the start of the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust's annual Big Farmland Bird Count. Mark headed to their demonstration Farm on Deeside to find out why the Trust wants farmers and land managers to take part in the count, and what they do with the data that's gathered.We celebrate World Wetlands Day on Out of Doors as Mark visits Frankfield Loch on the outskirts of Glasgow. The site is part of the Seven Lochs Wetland Park and Mark explores an area he hadn't visited before.At 11am on 31st January people in Stranraer gather to mark the sinking of the car ferry, The Princess Victoria. This year marks 72 years since the disaster and Rachel heard the story from historian Elaine Barton as they met up at the site of the memorial to the sinking.This weekend is also Imbolc or Saint Brigid's Day, the Gaelic traditional festival which marks the beginning of spring. We chat live to author and celebrant Keri Tomlin about the origins of Imbolc and its significance.And Rachel also recently spent time with Anna Neubert-Wood of Edinburgh based Wander Women to find out what Imbolc means to her and how she'll be marking it this weekend.Earlier this week a film celebrating the globally vital landscape of The Flow Country being recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site was shown in Scotland for the first time. When Fish Begin to Crawl features specially shot footage with archive and new film by Flow Country residents. It also features an award-winning musical score. We're joined live by its co-creators, composer Jim Sutherland and film maker Morag McKinnon.

Are you ready to step forward and fully embrace the light of Imbolc?Throughout this journey, we've prepared, cleared space, planted seeds of intention, and welcomed renewal. Now, it's time for the final step—commitment. Imbolc isn't just about celebrating the return of the light; it's about claiming your path and taking the first step into the new cycle ahead.In today's episode we'll explore the final threshold of Imbolc, guiding you through a commitment ritual to honour your growth, seal your intentions, and step forward with clarity and purpose.✨ You'll Hear:Why Imbolc marks a moment of transformation and how to honour it.A commitment ritual to move from intention to action.An affirmation to anchor your path forward with trust and confidence.

Feeling stuck in winter's grip?Imbolc is the festival of returning light, a sacred time of renewal, inspiration, and transformation. Just as the earth begins to stir beneath the frost, so too can we awaken our inner flame and align with the energy of growth.In today's episode we'll explore the deeper meaning of Imbolc, guide you through a meditation to reignite your inner light, and share simple energy practices to refresh your spirit and prepare for the season ahead.✨ You'll Hear:The symbolism of Imbolc and how it connects to personal renewal.A short guided meditation to awaken your inner flame and set intentions.Energy rituals to cleanse, ground, and align with the shifting season.

We've got a witchy holiday coming up on February 1! Imbolc, also known as St. Brigid's Day, celebrates the fact that we've survived the darkest days of winter, and earth is preparing to burst into life. Let's learn about it. Podcast Store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com   Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WitchesMagicMurderMysteryPodcast   Sources:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imbolc https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/factsheets/factsheet-the-festival-of-imbolc/ https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/imbolc https://www.mabonhouse.co/imbolc All Witches, Magic, Murder, & Mystery episodes are a mix of Kara and Megan's personal thoughts and opinions in response to the information that is publicly available at the time of recording, as well as, in some cases, personal accounts provided by listeners. In regard to these self-reported personal accounts, there can be no assurance that the information provided is 100% accurate.  If you love the Trash Witch art (see our Patreon or the Podcast store), Tiffini Scherbing of Scherbing Arts created her. Like her Scherbing Arts page on Facebook, or follow her on instagram at @scherbingarts76! She can create anything you need.  TikTok: @wmmmpodcast Instagram: @witchesmagicmurdermystery Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465405701297488/ Email all your weird stories: witchesmagicmurdermystery@gmail.com Get to know us better:               Kara: @many_adventures_of_kara on Instagram             Megan: @meganmakesjokes on TikTok, @megan_whitmer on Instagram  WMMM Podcast P.O. Box 910674 Lexington, KY 40591 Music credit: Chloe's Lullaby (podcast theme) by Robert Austin. Available on Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Bandcamp, and Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices