Happy Candlemas! Whatever you choose to call this time, the Light is beginning to noticeably return again; since the Winter Solstice, each day is slightly longer and the dark is barely beginning to recede. Where we live and practice, February is often a gloomy, gray type of month and everyone just tries to survive until March rears its head and we know that Spring will eventually return. To encourage your awareness of the light increasing, take the time to light a few extra candles around yourself when you get home for the day. Sit with a way to record your thoughts and unwind by watching the candles flame, flicker and glow. Take the time to consider where you want your personal practices to take you as the light continues to increase going forward. Begin to consider what you may need to create in order to manifest what you want. Write down your ideas and thoughts about this and make some plans. Know that going forward you will have the increasing Light energy to support what you are preparing for now. Rejoice in the return of the Light!