Imbolc, 2012

Happy Imbolc, everyone. The light increases, sneaking up on us from the sunset side. The most bitter cold of winter is hopefully behind us, and the Imbolc chinook, first brought to my attention years ago by a dear initiate, is with us again. And while some, no doubt, will portend this means an early spring, I’m sure we have a number of snowfalls ahead of us.

Not much to report this month. The seemingly never-ending move saga continues, but I’ll spare most of you the details. Things are somewhat on hold until the truckload arrives from Toronto later this week. Many thanks to Tavey for her help during her too-brief return visit to the city.

February Birthdays: Ary, Mandy C., Margarian, Lana W., Tavey, Selena, Megan, Bryn, Morgan, Sandra, Judi, Rikki, and probably some of my Facebook friends (Beltane babies?). Let me know if I’ve missed yours.

February’s Events:
Note these events are listed for information purposes only. Dates and locations may be subject to change; see the source for details. If I’ve missed anyone and you’d like to add to this listing, please contact me.

Feb. 2, 7-9 a.m.: Free Groundhog Day Breakfast at Blue Grass Nursery and Garden Centre (just south of Crossiron Mills). Balzac Billy emerges at 8:10 a.m. http://www.balzacbilly.webs.com
Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.: COGCOA Coffee Cauldron. Info at cogcoa dot ab dot ca.
Feb. 7, 2:54 p.m.: Full (Snow) Moon.
Feb. 10, 8:30 p.m.: Vanessa Cardui performs at Waves Coffee, 1019 – 17 Ave. SW.
Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day.
Feb. 17-19: Lupercalia in Edmonton. Info: http://lupercalia-edmonton.com/
Feb. 17-19: COGCOA Winter Mysteries: http://www.cogcoa.ab.ca
Feb. 20: Family Day.
Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.: Calgary Witches’ Meetup, in north Calgary, hosted by moi. Info: http://www.meetup.com/Calgary-Witches
Feb. 21, 3:35 p.m.: New Moon. Celtic Tree Month of Nion (Ash) begins.
Feb. 29: Sadie Hawkins’ Day.

Blessings,
Hergest