Blooming with Emily

Spiritual Growth & Self-Care Insights

Born on Imbolc: Brigid, the Sacred Flame, and the Return of Light
Emily O'Neal Emily O'Neal

Born on Imbolc: Brigid, the Sacred Flame, and the Return of Light

My birthday falls on Imbolc (IM-bulk), and I’ve felt connected to the magic of this turn in the Great Wheel for as long as I can remember.

It’s a time when early signs of spring emerge. A crocus here, a green shoot of a daffodil there. I’ve always felt this was a special time, not because of my birthday, but because of the juxtaposition of tiny spring buds against harsh rains and snows. Early spring blooms seem so tender, but they are remarkably resilient, as they can survive freezing temperatures and snow.

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Walking Between Worlds: Embracing Ancestral Magic at the Equinox
Emily O'Neal Emily O'Neal

Walking Between Worlds: Embracing Ancestral Magic at the Equinox

The Big Wheel is turning so I thought I’d offer some guidance on how you might choose to engage the seasonal shift by working with your healed and wise ancestors. The more I work as a medium and connect clients with loved ones in spirit (including ancestors they know of but have never met) the more I feel called to speak to the importance of ancestral connection.

It’s likely that you’ll hear more about this down the road, but for now, consider this newsletter an invitation to gently, and intuitively incorporate some ancestral magic into your equinox self-care and spiritual practices. Let’s dive in.

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