Imbolg

In Celtic countries Imbolg (1st - 2nd Febuary) is the Feast of the  Goddess Brighde
Also known as the Feast of Waxing Light.
It marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.

Traditionally lamps were lit in every room in the house to hasten the return of light.

Painting by W.C. Wontner (1857-1930)   -  " Joueuse de Saz"

"Let the beauty we love be what we do"  ....   Rumi (13th century)



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Geranium Petals

Autumn leaves and geranium petals

Princess staying warm indoors!


The lamp in the background is "Dancer"  -   carved and painted birch wood.
I made this some years ago to honour the passing of a close friend.





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Blue Skies and Elderberries

Fledgling wood pigeon, in our elderberry bush in July, a few days before it became fully airborne ......

The bush is now laden with berries but for some reason the birds are not eating them .....

Perhaps the unusually warm September weather and blue skies have lulled them
into thinking it's still summer .....

We could get used to this too!

Wild flowers in the park continue their life cycle.

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Blue - Purple - Pink - Green

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