#brigid devotion

Tell me, O Goddess

when they weave their words into worlds

do they still beseech you to grant them inspiration?

Brigid, of smiths, of healing, of poets

do you crown them with their wish

whether they do or don’t ask?

Goddess of many names, which have you favoured?

Bride, Brigantia, Saint Brigid

were you shaped by them as time passed

and again, and again, 

as folk put letters upon you anew?

In this age of constructs that pierce the sky 

and disdain for ancestral beliefs

what is it that keeps you here, watching over 

as the twentieth day stretches on for centuries?

Let it be that you yet know remembrance. 

Let it be that you get know honour. 

O Brigid, know that the poets still pray. 

Brigid is the Celtic Goddess of Spring, Fertility, Family, The Hearth, Childbirth, Fire, Blacksmiths, Scholars, Physicians, Prophets, Healing, Poetry, Occult knowledge, and Justice

Offerings:

Blackberries, Milk, Bread, Herbal Teas, Heather, Brigid’s Cross, Beer, Apple Cider, Honey, Baked Goods and Pastries, Dandelion Root Tea, Shamrocks, Home-Cooked Meals, Corn Dollies, Green or Red or White Candles, Spears and Arrows, Water, Coins, Sheep’s Wool Products (ethically sourced), Prayers, Jewelry and other Metal Items, Metalsmithing tools and crafts, Eggs, Poetry, Food or drink left on the doorstep, Cakes on the windowsill at Imbolc

Devotional Acts:

Light a Yellow Candle and tell her you’re invoking her. She’s very lovely and will help you when you need it

Make jewelry with stones like amethyst, bloodstone, carnelian, garnet, moonstone, clear quartz, or peridot

Tying ribbons to trees

Make art for her, in any form

Meditate with fire

Sit in front of a fire and savour its warmth in the cold

Incorporate the elements on water and fire into your craft

Take a jewelry-making or metalsmithing class

Clean up around your house

Watch the sunrise

Say hello to cows and sheep

Hang a Brigid’s Cross above your doorway for protection and blessings

Study herbalism and healing magic

Perform a healing spell for someone who needs it

Study the Fair Folk and their etiquette

Make a faerie village

Leave offerings for the fae to keep the peace

Wear red and/or white clothes for her

Buy a kilt and wear it with pride

Plant a bee garden

Visit a petting zoo

Celebrate and honor her at Imbolc

Cleanse yourself and your space more often

Practice grounding yourself

Be kind to your mother (and the rest of your family, of course)

Take care of your family and loved ones

Help people who truly need it

Ask for her help whenever you start a new adventure or project

Become aware of your own cycles in life

Learn how to be aware and handle your emotions

Be a peacemaker

Find love and beauty in your life. Romanticise the little things

Practice not being scared of changes and new beginnings

Recognize when you need a fresh start and try not to be afraid of it

Talk to her

Create or Buy an Iron Amulet (I recommend a Troll’s Cross or Spiral of Life pendant)

If you or a loved one is sick, as for her healing powers

Contemplate what within you needs to heal, how you can do it, and ask for her help

Thank her for helping you or just being there in general. Give her offerings after she helps too

Altar Decorations

It would, best case scenario, be over the hearth but she understands if that’s not possible

The colors Green, Red, White, Yellow, Gold and Blue

A statuette of Brigid

Sheep, Cow, Snake, Bee or Hibernating Animal figurines and images

Brigid’s Crosses

Art, Figurines and Images of Faeries

Lots of Candles (Red, Yellow, Green and White)

Myrrh, Wisteria, Frankincense or Cinnamon Incense

Your Book of Shadows

Divination Tools

Metalsmithing Objects, Projects and Tools

Health-related Items like medication, first aid, bandaids, etc.

A tea collection

A Cauldron

Clover and Shamrock images

Poetry dedicated to her

Corn dollies

Chalice for beer and milk

Offering plate

Art dedicated to her

Letters for her

Brigid

Culture: Celtic

Goddess of: Spring, Fertility, Family, The Hearth, Childbirth, Fire, Blacksmiths, Scholars, Physicians, Prophets, Healing, Poetry, Occult knowledge, and Justice

Symbols: Brigid’s Cross, Candles, Triquetra, Faeries, Four leaf clovers, Cauldron, Chalice, Corn Dolly, Anvil, Hammer, Poetry, Forges, Hearths, Wells and Rock Formations

Colours: Green, Red, White, Gold and Blue

Animals: Snakes, Ewes, Sheep, Cows, Bees, Oxen, Owls and Hibernating animals

Plants: Cinnamon, Chamomile, Blackberry, Hawthorn, Basil, Mugwort, Apple, Heather, Dandelion, Snowdrop, Willow, Oak, Shamrock, Crocus, Trillium, Corn, Lavender and Sage

Incense: Myrrh, Wisteria, Frankincense, Cinnamon

Other Associations: Water and Fire,

Offerings: Blackberries, Milk, Bread, Herbal Teas, Heather, Brigid’s Cross, Beer

Devotional Acts:

Dedicate some Art to her

Meditate with fire

Learn blacksmithing

Watch the sunrise

Say hello to Cows and Sheep

Hang a Brigid’s Cross above your doorway for blessings and protection

Study healing magic

Plant a bee garden

Thor

Culture: Norse

God of: Thunder, Lightning, Strength, Protection, Fertility, Masculinity, Protector of Humanity

Symbols: Mjolnir, Thurisaz Rune

Colours: Red, Gold, Blue and White

Animals: Goats, Bulls

Plants: Oak, Garlic, Onion, Gorse, Thistle, Hawthorn, Leeks, Houseleek, Mountain Ash, Hazel, Pine, Acorns, Oak Moss

Incense: Oak, Dragon’s Blood, Juniper, Pine, Rain and Amber

Other Associations: Strength, The Chariot, Thursday, Jupiter

Offerings: Hearty Foods with lots of meat or onions, Mead, Beer, Flattery, Oak, Whiskey, Coffee, Honey

Devotional Acts:

Be gentle and compliment others

Work out and be strong

Protect the vulnerable

Talk to him a lot. He flirts a lot too

Be out in the rain and safely admire a thunderstorm

Learn to craft with wood, especially oak

Watch Action Movies with him, like Lord of the Rings

Wear a Mjolnir necklace

Practice using weapons safely

Cernunnos

Culture: Celtic

God of: Forests, Wild Animals, Finances, The Underworld, Death, Hunting, Balance, Grounding and Healing, Transitioning into the Afterlife and Fertility

Symbols: Horns, The Torc, Gold Coins, Serpents

Colours: Yellow, Gold, Forest Greens, Silver, Black

Animals: Stags, Elk, Goats, Deer, Bulls, Horses, Ram Horned Snakes, Snakes, Boars, Owls, Hawks, Ravens

Plants: Ash, Bayberry, Chamomile, Cedar, Cinnamon, Heliotrope, Holly, Ivy, Lavender, Juniper, Myrrh, Nettle, Oak, Patchouli, Pine, Sandalwood, Sunflower, Vine, Yarrow

Incense: Musk, Benzoin, Frankincense, Patchouli, Pine

Other Associations: Earth and Air, Sunday,

Offerings: Venison, Cooked Meats (ethically sourced), Roses, Sunflowers, Lavender, Wildflowers, Juniper Bark and Berries, Oak wood carvings, Green or Gold Candles, Cinnamon, Cloves, Pine scents, Pelts (ethically sourced), Feathers, Bones, Forest Moss, Antlers, Horns, Pine Cones, Gold Coins, Daggers, Poetry art, Celtic Music

Devotional Acts:

Hiking and Hunting

Connecting with nature

Meditation and Grounding, especially Outside

Dancing

Listening to Irish/Celtic Music

Cooking with his favorite foods

Talking with him

Singing in Irish

Wearing a pendant for him

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Apollo

God of: The Sun, Prophecy, Oracles, Light, Music, The Arts, Song, Poetry, Healing, Medicine, Plague, Disease, Protection of the youth, Knowledge, Herds

Symbols: Lyre, Laurel Wreath, Silver Bow and Arrows, Tripod, Oracle of Delphi

Animals: Swan, Raven, Tortoise, Serpent, Wolf, Dolphin, Mouse

Colors: Gold, Yellow, Orange, Silver, Blue, White

Herbs/Plants: Laurel, Larkspur, Cypress, Apple Trees, Palm Trees, Hyacinthus

Incense: Frankincense, Myrrh, Cypress, Clove, Cinnamon, Bay

Day: Sunday and the 7th day of the Lunar Month

Signs: Crows and Ravens, Flocks of Birds, Pulling The Sun or The Chariot in Tarot, Disease/Epidemics/Being in need of Healing, Waking up at Sunrise, Interest or Talent in Medicine, Art, Music, Poetry, Archery or Witchcraft/Prophecy, Sun Symbols appearing more often in your life

Altar Decorations: Gold or Orange or Yellow Candles, Anything Golden, Crow or Raven Images, Medicine and First Aid items, Swan or Crow Feathers, Sun Water, Archery-themed Items, Apollo Statuette or Bust

Offerings: Red Wine, Olive Oil, Water, Citrus Fruit, Honey, Almonds, Cinnamon, Coffee, Herbal Tea, Honeycakes, Bay Leaves, Anise, Golden Objects, Swan or Crow Feathers, First Aid Supplies, Divination Tools, Sun Water, Milk, Lamb or Goat Meat, Cheese, Wheat and Breads, Orange or Lemon-flavored Chocolate, Laurel Wreaths or Leaves, Sunflowers, Lily of the Valley, Aloe Vera, Sunscreen, Art you’ve made, LGBT+ Flags, Playlists for him, Art you’ve made for him

Devotional Acts:

Study Medicine, Stay Healthy and Donate to Medical Charities

Sing for him and make art or music

Let more sunlight into your home

Learn basic medical care like CPR, The Heimlich Maneuver, Chest Compressions

Attend pride

Enjoy some caffeine in the morning

Donate Blood

Listen to ABBA and dance with him

Compliment people and make others smile

Artemis

God of: The Hunt, Wild Animals, Wilderness, Childbirth, Girls, Chastity, Archery, Disease and Plague

Symbols: Bow & Arrows, Quiver, Hunting Spears, Animal Pelts, Lyre, Torches, The Moon

Animals: Stag, Deer, Dog, Bear, Boar, Quail, Guineafowls, Bee, All Wild Animals

Colors: White, Silver, Gold, Yellow, Green, Blue

Herbs/Plants: Cypress, Walnut, Amaranth, Almond, Daisy, Willow, Wormwood, Fir, Pine, Thistle, Honeysuckle, Laurel

Incense: Frankincense, Cypress, Musk, Pine, Jasmine, Anything woodsy

Day: Monday and the 6th day of the Lunar Month

Signs: Pulling The High Priestess, Temperance or The Moon in Tarot, Interest or talent in Archery or Hunting, You see Lunar Symbols a lot in your life, You are often visited by wild animals

Altar Decorations: White Silver Green or Blue Candles, Moon-themed Items, Deer Antlers, Animal Pelts, Pine Cones, Animal Bones, Natural Things and Plants

Offerings: Red Wine, Olive Oil, Honey, Water, Almonds, Walnuts, Honeycakes, Fruit, Artemisia Plants, Arrows, Dance, Cypress, Pine Cones and Branches, Cider, Game Meat

Devotional Acts:

Donate to Wildlife and Nature Charities

Go Hiking and spend time in the Forest or Nature

Learn Self Defense

Learn archery and how to use throwing knives

Always help animals and women in need

Be very kind to children

Boldly be whoever you are

Research native local plants and animals

Support Aro/Ace and Lesbian Individuals

Follow the Moon Phases and work with the moon

Brigid

God of: Spring, Fertility, Family, The Hearth, Childbirth, Fire, Blacksmiths, Scholars, Physicians, Prophets, Healing, Poetry, Occult knowledge, and Justice

Symbols: Brigid’s Cross, Candles, Triquetra, Faeries, Four leaf clovers, Cauldron, Chalice, Corn Dolly, Anvil, Hammer, Poetry, Forges, Hearths, Wells and Rock Formations

Animals: Snakes, Sheep, Cattle, Bees, Owls and Hibernating Animals

Colors: Green, Red, White, Yellow, Gold and Blue

Herbs/Plants: Blackberry, Hawthorn, Pine, Basil, Mugwort, Apple, Cinnamon, Heather, Dandelion, Snowdrop, Willow, Oak, Four-Leafed Clovers, Crocus, Trillium, Corn, Lavender and Sage

Incense: Myrrh, Wisteria, Frankincense, Cinnamon

Day: Thursday, Imbolc

Signs: Interest or Talent in Blacksmithing, Medicine, Witchcraft, Poetry or Family, Pulling The Sun or a lot of Wands in Tarot, Feeling more connected to the element of Fire, Cows and Sheep, Brigid’s Crosses, House Fae, Fairy Rings near your house

Altar Decorations: Brigid’s Crosses, Figurines of her animals, Images of Faeries, Lots of Candles and Fire, Divination Tools, Metalsmithing Items and Tools, Corn Dollies, A Cauldron, Medicine Box and First Aid Supplies

Offerings: Blackberries, Milk, Bread, Herbal Teas, Heather, Brigid’s Cross, Beer, Apple Cider, Honey, Baked Goods and Pastries, Dandelion Root Tea, Shamrocks, Home-Cooked Meals, Corn Dollies, Green or Red or White Candles, Spears and Arrows, Water, Coins, Sheep’s Wool Products (ethically sourced), Prayers, Jewelry and other Metal Items, Metalsmithing tools and crafts, Eggs, Poetry, Food or drink left on the doorstep, Cakes on the windowsill at Imbolc

Devotional Acts:

Create or Buy an Iron Amulet

Say Hello to Cows and Sheep

Meditate with fire

Apollo

Crows and/or Ravens

Possible Wolves, Swans, Serpents or Dolphins too

Flocks of Birds

Disease, Epidemics/Pandemics or being in need of Healing

Spontaneous interest in Medicine, Art, Music, Archery, Poetry, etc. or unusual talent of skill in any of these areas

You wake up at sunrise more often, or feel significantly better when you watch the sunrise

You feel more connected to the Sun

You pull The Sun, King of Cups, Knight of Wands, Page of Pentacles, The Hierophant, Temperance or The Chariot while doing Tarot

Your intuition is getting stronger and you’re starting to get prophetic dreams, readings or hunches. He is a god of Prophecy and Oracles, after all

Brigid

Spontaneous interest in Blacksmithing, Witchcraft, Medicine, Family, Poetry, etc. or unusual talent or skill in any of these areas

You pull the The Sun, The Hermit, Strength, The Lovers or The Hierophant while doing Tarot

You pull a lot of Wands when doing Tarot

You feel more connected with the element of fire

Cows and Sheep

Also Serpents

Brigid’s Crosses

Cauldrons or Chalices

Faeries, especially House Fae, begin acting up

Fairy Rings start popping up around your house

Being in need of healing or having a strong urge to heal others

You feel particularly drawn to celtic culture like music, history, religion, etc.

Sekhmet

Randomly hearing purring. I heard of one account where Sekhmet announced her presence by loudly purring in a witch’s ear

Particular interest in weapons, warfare, etc.

Seeing a lot of Sevens in your everyday life

Lions, especially Lionesses

Being in need of healing

Feeling unusually strong, confrontational and/or empowered

You really like felines

Glowing red balls

You feel an unusually strong presence around you

Brigid is the aroma of flowers, and Brigid is beautiful meadows.

Brigid is the warmth in your food, and Brigid is the coziness of your favourite sweater.

Brigid is your love for your pet dog, and Brigid is your understanding for your loved ones.

Brigid is the beauty of night sky filled with twinkling stars, and Brigid is the golden colour of the west when the Sun sets.

Brigid is your love for baking, and Brigid is your love for Origami.

Brigid is the Azure of sky, and Brigid is the coolness of water quenching our thirst.

Brigid is the garden, Brigid is the gardener, Brigid is the flower in it .

Brigid is the candle, Brigid is the flame, and Brigid is the surety of hands lighting the candle.