There is more to the anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces than simple politics. February 24th has almost become a religious holiday like the anniversary of 9/11, but the entire month has deeper meaning. February is traditionally a time for ritual cleansing and purifying of our bodies, minds, homes, and countries. From Imbolc to Lupercalia the entire month is dedicated to the essence of the Mother. Offerings of milk, grain, and crosses are provided to the Great Earth Mother and to women in general. In March we leave eggs. February of 2022 saw not only the unholy invasion but a shortage of baby formula. A year later we have an egg shortage to compound a growing food crisis exacerbated by exportation restrictions on fertilizer and grain. And besides the ongoing support for war, which does the opposite of purifying and cleansing, one of the biggest political concerns is still abortion. In other words, the essence of womanhood in all forms is being destroyed. From milk, bread, and eggs to the very foundation of regenerative agriculture and childbirth. This is the chaos and destruction of life. It is the cutting off of the king’s head in spring rather than fall - which gives us the final feast or last supper - an omen of scarcity and starvation. But what about the cross, which is offered to Brigid or Juno Februa? That cross is the shield and sword of Saint Michael the Archangel, patron saint of Kiev and Ukraine. How odd is it that a statue of Michael began bleeding last February 23 just before the ‘invasion’? If Michael, the sun, is bleeding then he is unable to conquer the serpent Leviathan. His image is turned upside down. Therefore when we take into consideration the sexual fetishizing of Ukraine, the money which has nurtured the war, and the blood spilt, including in Azov ‘blood & soil’ rituals, we are looking at a form of spirit cooking to feed the serpent. Such rituals usually use sperm, milk, and blood. In Ukraine the serpent, as with most evil, is known as VIDMA.