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Writing as Sanctuary's avatar

Thank you Caitlin for this wondrous piece. I am interested when you say that Bridget was the knee woman of Mary? I have been writing about Saint Sara-le-Kali, both saint of the gypsies and goddess. She accompanied the three Mary’s on the boat to France. Please tell me what is a knee woman? 🙏

Caitlín Matthews's avatar

It is the literal translation of the Gaelic for midwife, who, if you know midwifery, spends most her time on her knees attending to a woman's lower half!

Potia's avatar

As someone who spins, weaves and knits, Brigid as Untangler connects deeply. Thank you

Caitlín Matthews's avatar

Ah yes, we all know that knitting bag where. the threads have become one large knot, eh? I had to untangle one yesterday, while looking for a ball of blue wool!

Anne L Ryan's avatar

So good to find you here, Caitlin.

I love the post the Bridgid the Untangler. She brings us to explore and heal in so many ways. Beautiful!

Caitlín Matthews's avatar

Ah, she does indeed!

Toni Snidow's avatar

Such a beautiful post! Thank you for this wonderful gift to us, Caitlin. Blessed Imbolc! xx

Anastasia Robson's avatar

Beautiful writing as ever Caitlin. I love that you describe Brighid as the Untangler and I personally love her as the Spring aspect of the Cailleach.

Greg Hill's avatar

Many thanks for these inspiring thoughts - pob bendith - and may her hearth flame brighten your days.

Xanthe Gresham Knight's avatar

A perfect post about Brigid - huge thanks. The Untangler! Wonderful! All threads in her cloak - I love it!

Caitlín Matthews's avatar

Thank you, Xanthe. Sometimes we get stuck in the historical archetype rather than the living power of a divinity.

Jeltjeheevel@yahoo.co.uk's avatar

Just what i needed this morning,thank you Caitlin!

Lesley Chiles's avatar

Thank you Caitlin xx

Lou turnbull's avatar

Thank you so much for this writing which is gratefully received ✨

Jonathon Huet's avatar

Thank you Caitlin, as we approach Imbolc I am looking forward to another year of nature unfolding and creating that space from those demands, your wisdom as always is very much appreciated.

Heather Kohser's avatar

Thank you for this inspirational post! May you and John enjoy the blessings of Her warm hearth. 🙏❤️✨🔥