Winter Goddess

The Winter Standstill

The perfect time for contemplation at this time of standstill between the seasons. It's winters pause, we're still snowed in and we need to get supplies in before the weekend so the 4 mile hike to town looks like an increasing possibility. Even though this is a nuisance I still appreciate the quietness of the countryside and enjoy the space away from the hustle and bustle of the town.

A Blessed Solstice to all.

Aah...it's snowing

Well this is most unexpected. Snow before the festive season. It's certainly making me feel more in the mood for it. Yule that is, last year we had a large downpour just after Xmas and were snowed in for a few days having to walk to the nearest shop for supplies. Not that we minded as we all had great fun in the snow, sledging down the mountains. The neighbouring village even set up ramps for the keen snowboarders. We made hot soups and stews that went on for days.

The suns out too so I'll take a walk later on. It's a lovely crispy day. The birds are enjoying the feeder and there's red kite up above looking for carrion. I'm feeling the presence of Yuletide approaching. That still moment at the winter solstice when time seems to stand still, the cold icy wind, the changeover in light time and the seasons. The time where the Goddess lies deep within the dormant earth sleeping. This is the Caillaechs time, she rules the barren land with her rod of power until Imbolc, when hope and life is reborn to the land.

Right now I feel like hibernating with the Goddess, it's very cold here! Time to light the fire perhaps.