A DAY FOR THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN
“Lady of the Hearth Fire, Lady of the Forge Fire, Lady of Wisdom and Inspiration, Fiery Arrow of Knowledge, be with us. Brigit’s Litany Barbara Flaherty”
The Goddess Brigid is the ancient Irish keeper of the Flame + the Wells, She who blesses the. earth with gifts of fertility, birthed from the heavens with fire burning from the top of her head.
In her earliest incarnation, as Breo-Saighit, she was called the Flame of Ireland, Fiery Arrow. Legend says that when She was born, a tower of flame reaching from the top of her head to the heavens. Her birth, which took place at sunrise, is rumoured to have given the family house the appearance of being on fire. (https://mythicalireland.com/myths-and-legends/brigid-bright-goddess-of-the-gael/)
She is the Goddess of Poetry, Fertility, Healers, Poets, Smiths, Childbirth and Inspiration. She is said to lean over every cradle + bless the child that lies within it.
Her connection to fire is her ability to burn away the old + un-useful, to fertilise the land with the ashes of that which has passed.
Her association with fire also pertains to the creative life. Finding passion in our work is a major achievement. Handling our energies well requires maturity. It takes effort to find a balance where we have vitality without being consumed.
The plume of fire radiating from her head connects her to the life of the mind. She is the patron of scholars and colleges. One implication is that learning is a form of service to the divinities. She is also the protector of travelers. This applies to both those who explore new terrains and those seekers who are on inner journeys.
Around 453 C.E She was changed by the Church to Saint Brighid or Brigit.
To this day, one of her most common names in Gaelic is Muime Chriosd, "Foster-Mother of Christ." She was said to be the daughter of Dubthach, a Druid who brought her from Ireland to be raised on the Isle of Iona, sometimes called "The Druid's Isle."
To this day, Brigids lore and customs exist more then any other Celtic diety.
HONOURING BRIGID ON HER FEAST DAY
Brigid is the keeper of Wells + also the Goddess of Fire. Her eternal flame was kept alight by her Priestesses in Kildare, Ireland until it was extinguished in the 16th century. To honour her
By creating sacred spaces for the energies of deities to anchor in your home you will naturally begin to create a deeper relationship with them. Find a safe space in your home or out on the land near water. Light a white candle, offer some milk, search for some white feathers + bake a cake to invite in the sweet nectar of spring.
WAYS TO CONNECT TO BRIGID
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Brigid is the keeper of Wells + also the Goddess of Fire. Her eternal flame was kept alight by her Priestesses in Kildare, Ireland until it was extinguished in the 16th century. By creating sacred spaces for the energies of specific deities to anchor you are consciously beginning to create a deeper relationship with them. Find a safe space in your home or out on the land near water. Light a candle, offer some
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Go into nature + make some noise to wake up spring! Sing, dance, play music + celebrate the returning of the sun!
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Open all of the windows + burn sacred herbs like Rosemary + Red Clover to cleanse out old energies + invoke the energy of Brigit! Use healing symbols, songs + intentions to bless your space + invite in the abundance + fertility of spring!
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A DAY FOR THE QUEEN OF HEAVEN
“Lady of the Hearth Fire, Lady of the Forge Fire, Lady of Wisdom and Inspiration, Fiery Arrow of Knowledge, be with us. Brigit’s Litany Barbara Flaherty”
The Goddess Brigid is the ancient Irish keeper of the Flame + the Wells, She who blesses the. earth with gifts of fertility, birthed from the heavens with fire burning from the top of her head.
In her earliest incarnation, as Breo-Saighit, she was called the Flame of Ireland, Fiery Arrow. Legend says that when She was born, a tower of flame reaching from the top of her head to the heavens. Her birth, which took place at sunrise, is rumoured to have given the family house the appearance of being on fire. (https://mythicalireland.com/myths-and-legends/brigid-bright-goddess-of-the-gael/)
She is the Goddess of Poetry, Fertility, Healers, Poets, Smiths, Childbirth and Inspiration. She is said to lean over every cradle + bless the child that lies within it.
Her connection to fire is her ability to burn away the old + un-useful, to fertilise the land with the ashes of that which has passed.
Her association with fire also pertains to the creative life. Finding passion in our work is a major achievement. Handling our energies well requires maturity. It takes effort to find a balance where we have vitality without being consumed.
The plume of fire radiating from her head connects her to the life of the mind. She is the patron of scholars and colleges. One implication is that learning is a form of service to the divinities. She is also the protector of travelers. This applies to both those who explore new terrains and those seekers who are on inner journeys.
Around 453 C.E She was changed by the Church to Saint Brighid or Brigit.
To this day, one of her most common names in Gaelic is Muime Chriosd, "Foster-Mother of Christ." She was said to be the daughter of Dubthach, a Druid who brought her from Ireland to be raised on the Isle of Iona, sometimes called "The Druid's Isle."
To this day, Brigids lore and customs exist more then any other Celtic diety.
HONOURING BRIGID ON HER FEAST DAY
Brigid is the keeper of Wells + also the Goddess of Fire. Her eternal flame was kept alight by her Priestesses in Kildare, Ireland until it was extinguished in the 16th century. To honour her
By creating sacred spaces for the energies of deities to anchor in your home you will naturally begin to create a deeper relationship with them. Find a safe space in your home or out on the land near water. Light a white candle, offer some milk, search for some white feathers + bake a cake to invite in the sweet nectar of spring.
SoL IMBOLC ONLINE CEREMONY
On Wednesday 2nd February join the SoL community as we honour our Lady Brigid + celebrate the first fire ceremony of the year!
Together we will release what is ready to go into the fire of transformation + welcome in the light of spring!
7pm gmt / 6am aest
Free for SoL members
WAYS TO CONNECT TO BRIGID
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Brigid is the keeper of Wells + also the Goddess of Fire. Her eternal flame was kept alight by her Priestesses in Kildare, Ireland until it was extinguished in the 16th century. By creating sacred spaces for the energies of specific deities to anchor you are consciously beginning to create a deeper relationship with them. Find a safe space in your home or out on the land near water. Light a candle, offer some
-
Go into nature + make some noise to wake up spring! Sing, dance, play music + celebrate the returning of the sun!
-
Open all of the windows + burn sacred herbs like Rosemary + Red Clover to cleanse out old energies + invoke the energy of Brigit! Use healing symbols, songs + intentions to bless your space + invite in the abundance + fertility of spring!
Via Pinterest