Brigid
Celtic triple goddess of fire, poetry, healing, smithcraft. Tended perpetual sacred flame at Kildare. Associated with sacred wells and springs. Patroness of poets, healers, smiths. Later Christianized as St. Brigid but retained goddess attributes. Represents creative fire, inspiration, transformation through craft.
Correspondences
- Planetary Correspondence
- Sun
Offerings
- Offerings
- MilkButterBreadPoetryCreative worksTending sacred flamesHealing acts
Sacred timing
- Sacred Timing
Symbols and forms
- Alternate Names
- BrighidBrideThe Exalted OneSt. Brigid
- Gender Expression
- Feminine
- Titles
- The Exalted OneLady of the FlameKeeper of the Sacred FireTriple GoddessPatroness of Poets
- Symbols
- Sacred fireBrigid crossWellForge
Practice
- Invocation Approach
- ToneWarm devotion to sacred fireAddressLady BrigidExalted OneKeeper of the FlameRelationshipInspirational teacher and healerWarningDemands you tend your own sacred fireResonancePoets healers smiths creatives
- Modern Practice
Patron of poets, healers, craftspeople, anyone working with transformative fire. Invoked for inspiration, healing, creative work. Teaches that fire is sacred, that creation requires tending, that poetry is magic.
Nature and meaning
- Domain
- FirePoetryHealingSmithcraftSacred wellsInspirationSovereignty
- Mythology Summary
Celtic triple goddess of fire, poetry, healing, smithcraft. Tended perpetual sacred flame at Kildare. Associated with sacred wells and springs. Patroness of poets, healers, smiths. Later Christianized as St. Brigid but retained goddess attributes. Represents creative fire, inspiration, transformation through craft.
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