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Imbolc Fire 2

by [moira hawthorne]

Imbolc Feburary 2nd 2009

Happy Imbolc!!!
hey hey Happy Imbolc! first of spring! 'in the belly!'
today is *first* spring sabbath... the promise of spring coming...

today's weather was warm - even at night when we were doing our rite
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Six More Weeks of Winter!
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In a rare meeting of rodent minds, all three of the major groundhog meteorologists agreed that we will see another six weeks of winter. Shudnedacadia Sam, Wiarton Willy and Punxsutawney Phil all saw their shadows this morning meaning more winter is on the way. A bitter disappointment to those of us hoping for an early spring but hardly surprising given that the Vernal Equniox occurs around March 21 - approximately 6 weeks from now.
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I like Wiarton Willie best
1 he is Canadian
2 he is an albino!!!
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Groundhog Day:
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What do meteorologists at The Weather Network have to say about the groundhogs' predictions?
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"The Wiarton Willie’s and Balzac Billy’s of the world are in a great position. They work one day a year, get treated like royalty, and no matter how many years in a row their forecasts are wrong people are still interested in hearing what they have to say."
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History of Groundhog Day:
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If the groundhogs see their shadows on February 2, get set for another 6 weeks of winter...
at least that’s what they would have you believe.
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The theory behind Groundhog Day (Shadow = another 6 weeks of winter, No Shadow = an early spring) originated in 18th century America and was based on the European tradition of Hedgehog Day (the hedgehog, a cousin of the groundhog, is not indigenous to North America). The tradition was that if the sun was shining on Candlemas Day (February 2) winter would stick around for another 6 weeks. However, if the sky was cloudy, spring would make an early appearance.
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Hedgehog Day, itself, dates back to Roman times when the fate of spring was decided by hedgehogs seeing their shadows at night by the light of the moon. Interestingly, about 6 weeks after Groundhog Day is the vernal equinox and the traditional beginning of spring.
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What do groundhogs have to do with it?
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Not much really. But some people began to wonder why some animals, including groundhogs, would appear frightened after coming out of hibernation and seeing their shadows. What could it mean? Were they trying to warn about something? After a few consecutive years with what seemed like longer than normal winters, so began the belief that shadows on Candlemas Day meant bad news weather-wise. European settlers brought the theory to America and looked to the groundhogs every February 2 to predict the rest of winter.
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The spirit and fun of Groundhog Day has caught on in many parts of the world including Canada. Some of the country’s most famed groundhogs include Ontario’s Wiarton Willie, Nova Scotia’s Shubenacadie Sam, and Alberta’s Balzac Billie. In the US, Punxsutawney Phil is the most notable groundhog weather prognosticator.
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http://www.theweathernetwork.com/groundhogday/

Imbolc and Bridh

Imbolc is the 2nd Sabbat of the year following Yule
it is the first of spring sabbat!
the name Imbolc means 'in the belly!'
just like a baby starting life in the dark of its mother's womb
spring begins in the darkness of winter
the Goddess Bridh gives birth to the promise of spring coming
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Web Sites with info about Imbolc and Bridh

http://www.cappella-nova.com/brigit.html
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http://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=en&sl=pl&;u=http://www.mojairlandia.pl/historia/hist_016.php&sa=X&oi=translate&resnum=2&ct=result&prev=/search%3Fq%3DBridh%2BImbolc%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26channel%3Ds%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-GB:official%26hs%3DlGG%26sa%3DX%26pwst%3D1
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http://www.iollan.com/celtic/cwholidays.html

From: [LynnAnneBrown] (Happy Imbolc to All)
To: [moira hawthorne] ( Happy Imbolc!!!)
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After I did my ritual I was inspired to take a picture so I could share with you my little contribution to the nights festivities.
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Besides for the ones I usually have.
I have added You, Bill, Eirikr and Rebulous.
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The light seems to want to be shared. But then again I think the light always wants to be shared. Have you ever noticed how people get around a campfire. Without even thinking about it they form a circle. If people have instrument or sing well, hell even if they don't, the music starts and the stories are told and people share their secrets and their dreams. And these are just at ordinary campfires. It's like folk still remember somewhere in the back of their minds the sacred fires of old. Or maybe I'm just an old romantic, see what I want in the BoneFires dying embers.
- From: [LynnAnneBrown]

ohhhhh yah... I understand entirely... but Im a fire maiden... I took over 150 photos of our fire tonight! it was so nice not freeezin our asses out there... we burnt the whole yule tree not just a few branches... stayed out so long we forgot about the dessert.
- From: [moira hawthorne]

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The Burning of Our Yule Tree to Bridh

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Pouring the Wine Libation

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Hand and Fire Reference

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Dancing Fire Reference

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Morning After

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Imbolc Fire
by [moira hawthorne]
Imbolc Feburary 2nd 2008

2009-02-03 [LynnAnneBrown]: Beautiful Photo's, I can see a lot of images in the flames

2009-02-03 [moira hawthorne]: ooooh yah... thats how im trying to keep track of them as I upload them... dog one... got that... phoenix... yup... dragon... got him...

since uploading... this is taking awhile!

2009-02-03 [moira hawthorne]: oooooooooooooooooooo i done loading all the photos.... I was just making the wiki nice... but I really got to go to bed

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