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Oh how divine! It is Lughnasadh here...a time for stepping into the Sovereign energy, the Autumn Energy. A time to honour the changes that represent the slowly and going inward. A time to give thanks for that which was planted in Summer and the knowledge that what was planted can now be harvested. A time to honour my inner harvest, and while the sun still shines strongly, I can gently take stock of what can be harvested for the cooler days to come.

Julie, I love that we can share the opposites, and in that sharing a sacred view, beyond the thresholds of each others sacred space.

In honour of this time of year for you, Julie and all the magic and wisdom that it invokes for you. Much love x

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Thank you for this beautiful offering Julie. I feel so much is happening in the background that I find myself bracing for impact! Such calls to action that leave me exhausted and so I am taking a sacred pause with you to celebrate and be still and let what will be emerge. x

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Feb 2Liked by Julie Schmidt

This is wonderful. Thank you for this beautiful, thoughtful, and wonderfully crafted and intimate share and offering.

Truly appreciate the writing.

Many many thanks.

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Thank you so much for this, Julie! I see Imbolc as the time when the ancestors are gathering their things to begin the walk out of the cave of winter. I love your question about what is revealed as the snow melts. It gave me an image of myself encased in snow and as it melted away there was a fresh, new, tender and vulnerable me within. One not jaded by past hurts. That feels both exciting and scary. I also loved your look at swans. We don't have them here but I find them enchanting. Had no idea they were migratory!

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I love learning about the celebrations of the year. Imbolc sounds like a wonderful time. Your altar is beautiful by the way. Thanks for sharing.

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I love celebrating imbolc, especially when I have the opportunity to make Brigids cross. Thank you for sharing such a rich and powerful celebration!

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Jan 30Liked by Julie Schmidt

Hi Julie,

I'm sorry to hear that your brother passed. Sending my deepest condolences to you and Robin. Did you tell me that when we got together in October?

I loved your reading today. I was attracted to the Brigid symbol when we went to Lester's Godmother's home after she passed. I have one and haven't hung it yet. I'm sure it represents St. Brigid as they were Irish Catholic, but that's ok.

Great questions at the end of the reading.

What seeds have I planted? I have a hard time answering all the questions. Why is it so hard for me?

I bought tulip bulbs a while back and never planted them. I hope it's not too late. I should have planted them after Thanksgiving.

You make me think with these questions. What am I doing for myself and others?

I would love to talk with you again.

Happy Imbolc Blessings to you, dear Julie.

Bring on the Spring!!! 🌷🌈🐇🐥

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Merry meet!

I gathered with a group of my sisters right after Imbolc to do some vision boarding. The seeds we planted look marvelous for the upcoming year!

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