by gsx1138 13 Replies latest jw friends
Imbolc starts today!
February eve, Norns, disir and valkyries
Today is the beginning of the festival of Imbolc, or Brigantia. This day is sacred to the Valkyries and the Norns Urd, Verdandi and Skuld, who sit by the Well of Urd under the tree Yggdrasil and determine the fates of men and gods.
But is wine and cheese served?
Could you please give us a little more info about who Valkyries and the Norns Urd, Verdandi and Skuld, are?
Maybe some links or something Por favor?
Oh,by the way HAPPY IMBOLC!!!
Edited by - Utopian_Raindrops on 31 January 2003 21:13:46
This link might help. The explanation I have is a combination of Celtic and Norse religion.
http://www.geocities.com/lavenderwater37/imbolc.htm
But is wine and cheese served?
Yes they are Joanna but you can only partake if you're part of the 144,000
Going for a walk in the woods now!
mac
Thank-you gsx (vash) and Raven for the sites!
I will now go and study to learn of my new form of worship!
Actually I just want another reason to party.
Gotta lov ya guyz,
Utopian_Raindrops
P.S. I will be partaking of wine and cheese
, as I am Ancient Of Days.
Ps.s. gsx I thought you worshiped no god other then thine self.
Oh, wow, Gsx1138, I just clicked on that link you gave me. I didn't realise that Imbolc was Candlemas!
I leave my Christmas tree/decorations up until Candlemas.
I also light candles all over on this day. This year I plan to let my babies choose their own special candles that we will light together (they get to stay up until the candles burn out).
Very interesting reading, Gsx.
Rayvn, I really liked that runes site too! This is the one I got (i let the site choose which type of rune and which spread):
| A Single rune is used to gain a quick insight into what drives the situation, or to reduce it to the most concise summary possible. Ice Runes are most commonly used for questions about struggle, conflict, and achievement. |
| The rune represents the critical factor in the issue at hand. Inguz is the rune of completion and fertility. The presence of this rune suggests that tasks which have been initiated will come to fruition. This rune is associated with Ing and Frey, it is this connection that explains its connotations of both fertility and sexuality. The variant of this rune shown here is reminiscent of the twin strands of life, and of the challenge and rewards of bringing together things complimentary. |
Edited by - nilfun on 1 February 2003 0:14:19
Have a blessed Imbolc. Tomorrow is also the feast day of my patron saint, St. Brigid.
http://www.spiritualsanctuary.com/Brigid.htm
http://www.ordbrighideach.org/relight.htm
http://www.nireland.com/orthodox/brigid.htm
I would like to have the three Marys,
their fame is so great.
I would like people
from every corner of Heaven.
I would like them to be cheerful
in their drinking.
I would like to have Jesus, too,
here amongst them.
I would like a great lake of beer
for the King of Kings.
I would like to be watching Heaven's family
drinking it through all eternity.
Translated by Sean O'Faolain
Jo, of course there will be wine and cheese.
Let the feasting begin!
Love,
Robyn
Edited by - robdar on 1 February 2003 0:52:47
Edited by - robdar on 1 February 2003 0:56:17
Ps.s. gsx I thought you worshiped no god other then thine self.
I'll make very clear some things regarding religion and spirituality. I think spirituality can be very good for our psyche. I think religion is a plauge on humankind. You can develope your spirituality from religion so long as you leave it as soon as you learn what you need to satisfactorilly start your spiritual path. On the other hand, I don't think you need to worship or believe anything. It is just a choice not a requirement. I'm very close to being a secular Pagan. By that, I'm almost atheist but I still enjoy the ritual and spirituality of the Sabbats.
