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Brigid, Triple Goddess of the Fire

Stephanie | January 31, 2012

In Celtic tradition, February 2, Imbolc or Candlemas is celebrated. This is the time when Brigid or Bride, makes her presence known. She is goddess of the fire; Imbas was the word that described inspiration that came from her creative and transformational fire. Imbolc refers to the time when the ewes are lactating in preparation [...]

Kuan-Yin & the Year of the Dragon

Stephanie | January 21, 2012

Happy New Moon and Chinese New Year! It is my birthday today, on the cusp of the New Moon in Aquarius on January 22 and the Chinese New Year on January 23, when the Year of the Dragon commences. I have this very picture of Kuan-Yin, goddess of compassion, mercy, magic, and fertility on my [...]

Yemaya, Goddess of the New Year

Stephanie | January 1, 2012

Ready to plunge into the New Year, Sisters? Yemaya, Yoruba goddess of the ocean, is one of my favorite goddesses. She is Mama Wata, Star of the Sea, Stella Maris, a Mother Creator goddess who gives birth to us in the New Year as we give birth to ourselves, with new skin, fresh eyes, and [...]