St. Lucy the Light-Bearer

Note: This episode and others from this time frame reflect an early stage in my spiritual journey.  While I may or may not not hold these views any longer, I am still keeping these episodes up.    

Why?  Because this is also a historical and folklore podcast, and the folk practices or beliefs discussed are still accurate from an educational and cultural standpoint.

However, if you are interested in my more current views and spiritual outlook, check out the “Reflection” series I recorded in January of 2023.

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We are kicking off our series on winter and Christmas time saints with St. Lucy. While she is a beloved saint year-round, she has a special place during the winter months as her feast day is closely affiliated with the winter solstice.

Lucy is a great companion for protection, divination, and more. Her spirit has become so renowned that she is sometimes called Lucy the Strange Being.

We begin today's episode with the story of her escaping a jilted lover, her transition from Lucy to Lucy the Light-Bearer, and finally - we get into some common ways you can incorporate Lucy into your practice.