Brigid's Day Blessings!

Just a quick note from my rainy day desk in Temecula, California to wish you all a Blessed Brigid's Day.

Celebrated on Feb. 1-2 by Pagans, Witches and Brigit devotees, She is the Goddess of Smithcraft, Healing and Poetry and can help us protect and access our pure potential. This Festival or Sabbat also known as Imbolc (Oimelc) is one of the four great Celtic fire festivals or "gateways into the seasons of the turning year."

Bride or Brigit, often called 'Mary of the Gael' or 'Great Mother of the Celts' brings us the inspiration we need during the dark days of Winters to divine our futures and to find light within the darkness. She is the source of oracles. 

You will find Brigid's Fire continually burning in Kildare, Ireland as it was in pre-Christian times.This sacred flame was suppressed in the sixteenth century but was relit in 1993.

Brigid by Kathy Crabbe

Brigid

Brigid's reign as sacred muse
spans centuries timeless truth
Priestess or nun
tending her fire
Brigid's power
always inspires.

Brigid’s Myth

Brigid is one of the few early goddesses to survive intact through the Christian era. Brigid means 'bright one' as symbolized by fire. She is worshiped as a Triple Goddess by the Celtic Irish, called Brigantia in England, Bride in Scotland and Brigandu in Celtic France. In her ancient form as carrier of the cauldron she was ruler of smithcraft, poetry, inspiration, healing and medicine. The Christian Saint Bridget is often invoked as both muse and healer in continuation of her ancient rites and her rituals were preserved for more than 1000 years after she ceased to be called a goddess. Today little is left of the ancient Celtic legends describing her.

The painting and poetry of Brigid is from my Zodiac Goddess Power Deck which can be ordered here.

About Kathy Crabbe

Initiated in Third Road Faerie Witch Tradition, Kathy Crabbe has created five oracle decks that combine with her astrological soul readings to inspire and heal your moon-guided witchy heart. Kathy divides her time between Southern California and the 1000 Islands, Canada travelling by caravan to faerie cottages built by her beloved and herself.

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It's Brigid's Day! Let's SING and DANCE!

Dear Moon Muser,

I am a shaman and witch. You are my tribe.

This Brigid's Day lets:

• Check your white privilege at the door

• Dance with Mama Moon

• Sing Hallelujah together with me in harmonee

All together, let's raise some energee!

We will rise to the occasion O' Brigid, as will Papa Sun returning again.

In Power & Solidaritee,
Kathy Crabbe
Soul Reader & Artist

February 2 is Brigid's Day (Imbolc). Brigid is an Irish Fire Goddess of healing, smithcraft and poetree and we as pagans and witches honour Her today by lighting a candle to celebrate this half way point between Winter & Spring as the Sun grows stronger every day and the days grow longer.

psssttt...I had THE MOST AMAZING dream this morning and had to share bits of it today above for the Lion's Portal Opening (2/2/22) and for Brigid.

My Totem Animals (many of which communicated with me via dreams):
White Wolf
Coyote
Sting Ray
Moose
Ostrich
Blank Panther
Tiger
Wolverine
Black Widow

My Herbal Spirits:
Nettle
Poppy

Grizzly spying into a Wolverine’s Hole (From the Smithsonian website)

About Kathy Crabbe
I am proud to be an artist and soul reader, in business since 1993. I love my work and hope you've enjoyed coming along for the ride and allowing me to be of service to you through all the creative, healing work I do. Thank you.

The awakening of my intuitive gifts came at age 40 when I found myself creatively blocked so I switched to my left hand which awakened my right brain and inspired me to create a Lefty Oracle Deck and become a professional soul reader. I have since published 4 oracle decks with the Fairy Herbal Oracle deck coming in 2022.

I live in Southern California and soon in the 1000 Islands, Canada for half the year with my pooch and partner in homes we’ve built ourselves.

Brigid's Day Blessings

Brigid Day Altar with Brigid Painting by Kathy Crabbe

Brigid’s Day blessings to all…Brigid or Brigit is a Celtic goddess described by a tenth-century Irish glossary as one of the Thatha De Danaan, the daughter of the Dagda, also known as the mother of the three gods of Danu, a “woman of wisdom…a goddess whom poets adored, because her protection was very great and very famous” according to a Christian monk of Cashel, Cormac, (from Kindling the Celtic Spirit by Mara Freeman)

Kathy Crabbe Creative Soul Guide in Temecula Wine Country, California

About Kathy

Kathy Crabbe has been an artist forever and a Creative Soul Guide since awakening her intuitive gifts at age forty.

Kathy lives in sunny SoCal with her architect husband and pet muses, Abby the shaggy black dog and Djinn Djinn, the small scruffy one in an adobe home they built themselves. Kathy shares behind-the-scenes glimpses into her work and life daily on at http://instagram.com/kathycrabbeart

To order a Creative Soul Reading please click here.

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Open Your Heart: Full Moon in Leo

Breathe deeply and allow this Full Moon to wash over you. In our astrological charts the moon represents the mother and where we feel most comfortable emotionally. What feels like home to you and how do you turn a house into a home?  Take a moment to contemplate what this means for you.  If you know what sign your moon is in then add that knowing to the mix as well.  If you need help finding the moon in your birth chart then check out my Moon Charts here.

I happen to have a double Aquarius Moon (ie. my Moon is in the sign of Aquarius in the 11th house, the Aquarius house). I feel at home in groups and with friends and I'm also just fine being by myself doing 'so called' odd or unusual things such as what I'm doing here on this blog! I love meditating in groups --- the energy feels more intense and awesome.  I love learning in groups especially when the teacher thinks creatively or better yet CHANNELS the class material on the spot which is something I like to do for my  classes; that way each class is unique and hopefully transformational.

Full Moon in Leo Oracle Card: Caava Kicks Butt

Time to sink, sink, sink into your subconscious. It's Mercury Retrograde right now so it's not time yet to move forward (wait until Feb. 11 or better yet wait until the Mercury shadow period is over and we're entering the Spring Equinox on March 20.)

This moon is gonna be a deeply felt and intensely emotional moon so be kind to yourself now.  Take time to connect and reach out to extended family or friends you haven't spoken to for a while; perhaps contact a medium to connect with an ancestor who has passed over or put in a dream request to 'see' them again.  It's time now to ask for guidance and healing from friends, your guides or the Divine.

This Full Moon is also very close to the holy day of Imbolc (Candlemas) which marks the half way point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox on the Wheel of the Year. This usually occurs around Feb. 2, but this year it technically falls on Feb. 4.  Traditionally this is a time of initiation, a time of quickening and a time when farmer's ewe's (sheep) began to lactate (the Gaelic word for ewe's milk is "oimelc").  Imagine taking that first long drink of fresh ewe's milk --- take the time to really savour it, then give your imagination free reign.

Lefty Oracle Card for the Immediate Future: Behold

Imagine yourself one year from now. What do you see? Jot down a few things.

I imagine all of us being in tune with ourselves more and more, just as we stay in tune with the New and Full Moons through these blog posts. Our intuition is stronger and we know what we need to be healthy, whole and holy. We love with all our hearts, we garden, we grow and we bake creatively. We do our part and we touch others on an energetic level. We also make time for rest and we find solace in our spirituality and in nature.

Leo Full Moon Altar suggestions from my Goddess Zodiac Playbook

• Time of Year – Summer, July 23 – August 23
• Quality – Fixed
• Element – Fire
• Planetary Ruler – The Sun
• Anatomy – Heart, spine
• Natural Sign of – 5^th House
• Color – Gold, orange, scarlet
• Gemstone – Amber, diamond, ruby
• Tarot Card – Strength
• Goddesses – Amaterasu, Bast, Cybele, Hestia, Ishtar, Sekhmet, Tara, Vesta

Calling all Goddesses! I've got a Full Moon Shamanic Circle happening at the Rosewood Meetup, Oasis Community Center, 27906 Panorama Hills Dr, Menifee, California this Saturday, Jan. 31 from 1-2 pm. We'll be opening our hearts and initiating ourselves into the mysteries of the coming year. You can RSVP on my Meetup group.

Coming in 2015

Moon Circles & Classes

• 3rd Fridays New Moon Circle, 6:30-7:30 pm ~ Yoga For Life Temecula, CA
• 3rd Sundays New Moon Creativity Class, 1-4pm ~ Inspire San Diego Studio
• 5 Week Awaken Your Creative Soul Class, Mount San Jacinto College, Menifee Campus ~ Intro on Feb. 7 (Sat), 2015 from 10am-11pm and 4 week Class from February 28 – March 21 (Sat) from 10am-1pm

Creative Soul Readings In Person

• Thursdays at Gypsy Luv, 844 E. Mission Blvd, Pomona
• Feb. 6 Psychic Fair, 7-10pm, American Legion Hall, 814 W. Colton Ave, Redlands
• Meet Kathy in person or talk by phone

Art Exhibits

• Jan 27 - Artist & Musician Showcase at Crush & Brew - 7-9:30 pm
• April 3 - Art Off The Walls, Truax Bldg., Temecula ~ I’ll be bringing my Moon Goddess art & cards

Find Kathy’s Art at These Shops Chakra Shack * Laguna Beach Karma Boutique * San Diego Girl in the Curl * San Clemente Mermaids * Carlsbad, San Clemente The Cat House * Calgary

Moon Circles Meetup Rsvp and connect with others of like mind in the Southern California area at Moon Circles Meetup

Where’s the Full Moon? Leo Full Moon ~ Feb. 3, 3:09 pm PST

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ABOUT KATHY CRABBE Kathy Crabbe inspires soul-seekers to discover their innate gifts and talents through intuitive, creative expression in safe, relaxed and playful environments. She has been an artist forever and a Creative Soul Guide since awakening her own intuitive gifts at age forty. She channels New & Full Moon readings every month on her blog at kathycrabbe.com

Brigid's Day (Mistress of Magic)

Prints, cards and original available at leftys.us

Brigid's Day is February 1, one of the four great festivals that are gateways into the seasons of the turning year. In early Ireland her festival was known as Imbolc, or Oimelc, a name that probably refers to the first milk of the year as ewes birthed their lambs, heralding the return of new life. In later centuries it came to be known as Brigit's Feast Day, but in the Christian calendar the festival was replaced b Candlemas Day on February 2, dedicated to the Virgin Mary and featuring candlelight processions. A powerful female figure of light hovers over both celebrations, and indeed, Brigit was often called Mary of the Gael.  ~ Excerpted from Kindling the Celtic Spirit by Mara Freeman

About the Creative Soul Guides ~ Art to Awaken Your Creative Soul

Creative Soul Guides help us enter into other realms; realms where inspiration, quirkiness, love, and being different are okay.

Kathy Crabbe painted the Creative Soul Guides with her non-dominant left hand. This awakened Kathy's intuition and she started giving Creative Soul Readings using a deck of 88 cards.

NEW! Soul Essence Portraits - a Creative Soul Reading combined with a painting of your soul's essence.

Kathy Crabbe is a Creative Soul Guide, artist, author and educator who has devoted her life to exploring spirituality and creativity with passion and integrity. Kathy empowers soul-seekers to live the life of their dreams through online resources, inspirational art, Divine Feminine eClasses, eBooks, and Creative Soul Readings infused with a rich background in the arts.