It's my flamekeeping shift again for the Cauldron Cill and I wanted to share a brainstormy list of things to do when it's time to keep Brighid's flame. Flamekeeping is, by its nature, already an act separate from everyday life; once every twenty days I light a candle, sing songs, and wear jewelry that remain untouched and … Continue reading Tending Brighid’s Flame: Flamekeeping Shift Ideas
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Flamekeeping for 11/26/12
I belong to Cauldron Cill, a flamekeeping group (no, not that kind of Flamekeeping) dedicated to the Gaelic goddess Brighid. Known by many names - the Scottish Bride, the Continental Brigantia, the Catholic St. Brigit - Brighid is a fiery triple goddess of healing, smithcraft, and poetry, the flames of inspiration as well as the … Continue reading Flamekeeping for 11/26/12
Keeping Brighid’s Flame
Glorious Lady, sing to the mountains. Light of the lantern, rejoice in the sky. Seat of compassion, dance among flames. Dweller in-between, ascend from the well. Seeker of wisdom, what truths do I seek? Mother of righteousness, whom shall I aid? Queen of the just, which hex shall I break? Great Illuminator, what stories must … Continue reading Keeping Brighid’s Flame
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