Beltane Archives - Susan Levitt

February 2 Candlemas — Divination with Animals

Posted by susanlevitt on Feb 1, 2013 in Animals, Solar Holidays | 0 comments

HAPPY CANDLEMAS 2013! February 2 is Candlemas, also known as Imbolc or Michaelmas. Today marks the point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Candlemas is an auspicious day for divination with all types of animals — not just groundhogs! Contemplate a question that has a yes/no solution, then start observing the movement of animals. So take some time today to observe nature, and get a second opinion from the creatures that surround us. My favorite form of animal divination is ornithomancy, divination from the flight of birds. A bird flying to the right means yes, to the left...

February 2 CANDLEMAS – Between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox

Posted by susanlevitt on Feb 2, 2012 in Animals, Astrology, Solar Holidays | 1 comment

HAPPY CANDLEMAS! February 2 is Candlemas, also known as Imbolc or Michaelmas. Today marks the point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Candlemas is an auspicious day for divination with all types of animals — not just groundhogs! Contemplate a question that has a yes/no solution, then start observing the movement of animals. So take some time today to observe nature, and get a second opinion from the creatures that surround us. My favorite form of animal divination is ornithomancy, divination from the flight of birds. A bird flying to the right means...