01/27/2026
Imbolc: Winter is pregnant with Spring soon to come. At least that is the feeling that I can touch when I walk the dogs first thing in the morning. Strangely, the sun has been shining and the sky is beautiful (I live in Portland, OR, so the sun in winter is not a common sight — I will take it!). The frost is on the ground, and I can see the buds beginning to bud and more birdsong all around me.
I live in the city so my practice is to find rhythms in a place that feels devoid of rhythm. I dream of waking up in a wood and walking the same piece of land everyday familiarizing myself the everything about it. That isn’t my story so the city and my neighborhood are my forest and I mark them in the same ways I would mark the woods.
The celebration of Imbolc has grounded me in ways I didn’t realize it would or even knew how deeply I needed it.
Story continued at the link in my bio
Portland Gathering Details:
For those in Portland, join us in person (while also connecting energetically with others throughout the Western Hemisphere).
Location: Hoyt Arboretum Gazebo
4000 SW Fairview Blvd, Portland, OR 97221
(Wheelchair accessible, restrooms nearby)
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open to: Anyone curious about the Wheel of the Year and interested in building trust and vulnerability within community.
RSVP: Required. Limited to 20 people (supplies purchased in advance).
Cost: Free and open to all. Donations welcome to support supplies and ongoing aid to Asmaa’s family in Palestine.