Once there was a girl who knew who she was,

She knew the Great Mother and heard Her clearly.

She knew that the Earth sheltered her and the waters sustained her.

She knew that love was precious and a powerful force.

She knew that she could lend her light and help those who were weary.

She knew that she could defend and in times of troubles her sword was ready.

She knew how to nurture and to celebrate in times of peace.

She knew that she was all she needed to be and that each struggle gave a gift of wisdom.

She knew she was bright beyond measure, she knew who she was.

Remember the Great Mother from times before, She who has many names and who you have served many times.

Remember the time of the great circle when you heard Her voice and read Her signs easily.

Remember when you saw Her in everyone and knew the story of the stars.

Remember when you knew you were strong and that everything that you needed was within you.

Remember when you knew your power, you knew that wishes from your heart-song were the seeds of tomorrow.

Remember when you stood proud and bright and those of the shadows could not bear to be near your light.

Remember when you sat at the Henge long ago and wondered how you would serve the Great Mother in the future.

Now is time to heal the link to the great Mother. Light a candle and see each flame pierce the darkness that binds Her as a light that illuminates the truth.

Now is the time that the Great Mother cries for your sword to free her from the evil that feeds from Her children.

Now is the time to shine brightly and be who you are,

Know that you are a column of light and each step heals the Mother and creates a path of light.

Now is the time to remember how powerful you are, to wish and dream mightily, for each heartfelt wish becomes a lantern in the darkness.

Now is the time of blessings, when you see water send your love and thanks to the Mother.  The rivers and oceans are carrying dreams, wishes, knowledge, magic and love to all.

Now is the time to be bright, be light, to defend the weak and to stand together as sisters with our Mother, the circle made whole.

Now is the time to remember who you are and to step forward with purpose and power in service to Light.

Firebird 2018