Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess

by Courtney Weber

Let this serve as a testament to anyone who might want to work with Brigid: do not make your promises lightly as Brigid will surely not take them lightly!

Let this serve as a testament to anyone who might want to work with Brigid: do not make your promises lightly as Brigid will surely not take them lightly!

Brigid has been associated with other Goddesses, such as the Hindu Kali or the Egyptian Sekhmet, for their associations with sun and fire. But unlike these other fire Goddesses, Brigid's fire represents the product of fire rather than consumption or destruction by it.

As the flame that never dies or destroys, Brigid fire motivates and leads.

Keening was a nearly lyrical type of wailing performed in honor of the dead. It has been described as a deeply personal cathartic expression in which the wailing would move to others in the space, until all present would wail to a point of frenzy. The practice was outlawed by the Catholic Church in the mid-1800s. Some say the Pagan nature of keening triggered the Church's distaste.

RITUAL: BRIGID'S ETERNAL FIRE AND THE SOUL'S SURRENDER: THE RITE OF THE NINETEENTH NIGHT

EXERCISE: A PRACTICE FOR EMPOWERMENT WITH BRIGID'S FIRE

Most sacrifice might mean picking up an extra work shift or working a slightly longer day a couple of times a week, a sacrifice of some leisure time in order to enrich a home's prosperity.

If you happen to live or work with people who are energetically or emotionally draining, carrying three acorns will help fortify you against these influences.

Brigid of the Oaken Grove, My sacrifice please now behold, I seek protection, strength, and life, Oak bar the door from pain and fright.

Brigid's power is revered for her fights for women against oppressive forces.

Activists, lawyers, law-enforcement officials, or anyone working for a sense of justice will find their actions strengthened and empowered by including Brigid magick and ritual prior to engaging in their work.

An Imbolc Rite for One

Finally, magick refers to the energetic and spiritual practice of manifesting change.

Brigid's magick is known for manifesting quickly, but also for manifesting in surprising ways.

True to one of her images of having two faces, one beautiful and one harsh, Brigid Magick can unfold in a similar fashion: gracious blessings often combined with rough lessons.

CASTING SACRED SPACE FOR BRIGID MAGICK

INGREDIENTS FOR BRIGID MAGICK

A BASIC BRIGID OIL

BRIGID HEALING SPELLS

A Group Brigid Rite of Healing

BRIGID SPELLS FOR CREATORS

BRIGID'S LOVE MAGICK