The Witch in the Woods

02/03/2026

Good morning…I guess 😂

02/03/2026

02/02/2026

Sweet dreams

02/02/2026

Morning beautiful ❤️
Hope your day is magical🧚‍♀️

02/01/2026

Close your eyes
Make a wish

02/01/2026

The Cailleach at Imbolc: The Crone Who Decides Winter’s Fate ❄️🔥

The Cailleach is one of the oldest and most powerful figures in Celtic folklore, known as the divine crone of winter, storms, mountains, and the untamed wild. Her name means “the veiled one” or “old woman,” but she is far more than a symbol of age. She is the embodiment of nature’s raw, sovereign power.

Often depicted as a blue-faced hag with long white hair and a staff, the Cailleach is said to shape the land itself. In Scotland and Ireland, legends tell of her dropping stones from her apron to form mountains and hills. She commands the winds, summons snow, and blankets the earth in winter’s stillness. But at Imbolc, her power reaches a turning point.

Tradition says the Cailleach determines whether winter will continue. If the weather is bright and clear on Imbolc, it means she has gone out to gather firewood so she can extend winter’s reign. But if the day is stormy or dark, she remains asleep, signaling that winter’s grip is weakening and spring is on its way.

Yet she is not only a bringer of cold. The Cailleach is also a guardian of the land, protector of animals, and keeper of sacred cycles. Winter under her rule is a time of rest, gestation, wisdom, and deep ancestral knowing. She teaches resilience, patience, and respect for nature’s rhythms.

She reminds us that rest is productive, endings are necessary, and even the harshest season carries the seeds of rebirth.

At Imbolc, we honor both the wisdom of the Crone and the promise of returning light. ❄️🕯️🌱

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Lol!

02/01/2026

Today is the 1st.
A doorway moment.
Blow cinnamon at your front door to invite abundance, warmth, and forward movement into the month ahead.
Set your intention.
Step through gently.

01/31/2026

Blessings to you 🌺
Sweetest of dreams 🌹

01/30/2026

🧿 Do no harm🪬
🩵But
🐉 Take no s**t 🐦‍⬛