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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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Dancing Fire Reference

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Morning After

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

2009-02-10 [moira hawthorne]: well the problem is I dont think he'd sell this drum... and he's afraid to invest in making more drums til he knew he could make money selling them... he made drinkin horn for him and I ... thinkin he'd sell them and make us more with the money he made... and even tho they were priced less the the competitions and a hell of alot nicer... people still didnt buy them... he wants to make leather goodies... bracers assorices fun stuff... but same story... we cant afford to make them if they dont sell

2009-02-10 [moira hawthorne]: *
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real silver cuffs... and leather straps

2009-03-25 [jaraden]: tis a sweet drum...

*listens for sounds of beats in the distance*

and those horn/gobblet... thngys are wicked!!!! could imagine yous two sippin mead on a warm eve from them!! har har!!! too cool!!!!

2009-03-25 [moira hawthorne]: wait till you come over... we have to have a fire and drink mead to the drums all night

2009-03-27 [jaraden]: SWWEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jsut keep me away from teh drums.. i have no rhythm and with them being wooden, i would be cautious letting me anywhere near an open flame!!!! har har!!!! haven't had mead in ages!!! i'll keep you informed on when i might be returning!!!! good times!!!!!!!!

2009-03-27 [moira hawthorne]: if you come in june we could go to Wiccanfest together...

2009-04-01 [jaraden]: it might not be this june... well then again i never really know. that's what i hate about my life at the momment, i could concievebly be kicked out this summer, but if i get my temporary leave to remain then i can work for a year.. my plan then is to save up and come back during summer.. so keep your challender open.. might JUST take you up on that... as long as i don't have to get naked... har har... that would be a curse on all of yous!!! har har!

2009-04-01 [moira hawthorne]: no you dont HAVE TO get nakkid... but you may want to after getting there

2009-04-01 [jaraden]: i doubt that.. is WAY too selfconcious.. unless there are hot single witches there.. then maybe... har har har har.. but maybe not....

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2009-04-01 [moira hawthorne]: ooooooooh yes...

2009-04-01 [jaraden]: now don't be gettin any ideas.... you could hide my member with a shiveled up maple leaf.... har har!

2009-04-01 [moira hawthorne]: goood... you wont be sunburnin it than

2009-04-06 [jaraden]: i don' tthink the sun's rays would know what to make of my member.. they'd all likely be reflected away in terror!!!! har har!

2009-04-06 [moira hawthorne]: we dont believe a word

2009-04-07 [jaraden]: you might, but it's true all the same!! har har!!!! still i would be honoured to acompany you and the hubby to thhis festival.. it'd be wicked good fun!!! just seriously.. no nudity fer me!!

2009-04-07 [moira hawthorne]: thats what they aaaaalllll say!

2009-04-07 [jaraden]: nah, i'll be strict on that.. unless i meet someone there who i fancy, then maybe you'll see some flesh.. or if it's a scorchin hot day.. one or the other.. har har....

2009-04-07 [moira hawthorne]: ok..... ;)

2009-04-09 [jaraden]: i'm not promising anything though!!!! har har.....

2009-04-11 [Elfie_Lauren]: heya I liked what you did with your hand and the flames :3

2009-04-11 [moira hawthorne]: yah could be made into a conjured fire ball for some mage/wizard art!

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