MUSINGS FROM THE OTHERWORLD

My current writings and musings on Celtic feminine mysticism and soulful living now find their home on Substack. I invite you to join me there but I’ve also preserved an archive of my previous writings (2021-2023) below.

Jennifer Murphy Jennifer Murphy

Awakening to Brigid’s Time

We are moving away from the dreaming time of the Winter Solstice and awakening with the land as life unfurls to a lengthening of days and the promise of the lighter half of the year to come at Bealtaine. And so, Imbolc encourages you to ignite these questions in your body…

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Jennifer Murphy Jennifer Murphy

Making Crosses on Brigid’s Eve

In Ancient Ireland, Imbolc came to honour the Celtic Goddess, Brigid. Brigid is originally referenced in our mythology as a Goddess of the Tuatha Dé Danann, Bríg (“BREEJ”); then as a triple Goddess - Brigit of the Filí (‘Poets’), Brigit of Leechcraft (the art of healing), and Brigit of Smithcraft. And later, an equally magical Saint Brigid.

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