Re: The Young Son and the Sun's Standing TopazOwl Fri Dec 22 12:27:44 2000 Searles wrote,*br*: The Young Son and the Sun's Standing*br*:*br*: At this time of the Winter Solstice, I honor Angus, the Mac *br*: ind Oic (the Young Son or the Mabon). *p* Do you also honor a goddess? Just curious. We begin Brighid's cycle now, which peaks at Imbolc, of course.*p* As far as honoring gods at this time, in Keltrian tradition, we honor the Dagda in his full power as the Sustainer with his Undry Cauldron. He carries us through the darkest time. (He was also honored at Samhain;ie., began his cycle.) Not until Imbolc do we begin to honor Angus, the Young Son, when there is finally physical evidence of the sun's renewal. His power will peak at the Spring Equinox, and then he will eventually give way to Bile'.*p*Leigh*br* The Young Son and the Sun's Standing Searles 768 Fri Dec 22 11:58:55 2000