Goddess Guidance Oracle Cards - Brigit

Brigit is a celtic triple-goddess, which means that she represents three aspects of woman: the young virgin, the nurturing and loving mother, and the crone/sage/wise woman. Brigit is a fiery goddess who tirelessly protects those who call upon her, and she’s a feminine counterpart to Archangel Michael’s warrior energy. Brigit’s temple is in Kildare, Ireland. She’s celebrated worldwide on February 1, the ancient sacred day called “Imbolc”, which marks the beginning of springtime and increasing daylight.

Lands of the Goddess

The name ‘Britain’ is a derivation of Brigit’s name. Britain was named for an ancient Celtic tribe, the Brigantes, who worshipped Brigit and were the largest Celtic tribe to occupy the British Isles in pre-Roman times. The tribe originally came from the area that is now Bregenz in Austria near Lake Constance. The word ‘brigand’ comes from this tribe of fierce warriors.

Her worship probably spread from the Continent, leaving place names behind, such as Brittany in France. Brigit place names are found in Brechin, Scotland, the river Brent in England, the river Braint in Wales, Bridewell in Ireland. Even London has a Bridewell.

The symbol of Britain – the Goddess Brigantia or Britannia, (still found on their fifty-cent coin) is Brigid in her aspect as Goddess of Sovereignty or Guardian of the Land

Stand up for what you believe is right. First be quite clear about your intentions. If you are unclear then confusion will lessen your power and force. Like a candle in the dark, be very clear and bright in what is acceptable to you in this situation. Make no mistake: I will guide and protect you. And yet, think of the unparalleled rise in your own viewpoint if you are to stand up for yourself, and speak up about your needs and deepest truth. Now is the time to touch your power, for it’s heat and flame will ignite your passion, which will propel you forward in countless ways. Even in the face of fear, you can still stand up for your ideals and your truth. Be unwavering, and make your stand today.

First, be quite clear about your intentions. If you’re unclear, then confusion will lessen your power and force. Like a candle in the dark, be very clear and bright in what is acceptable to you in this situation. Make no mistake: I will guide and protect you.

Be assertive

Don’t worry about what others think

Trust that your actions will work out fine

Speak your truth

Stick to your opinions

Put your foot down

Brigit is the Celtic Saint and Goddess of Poetry, Healing and Smithcraft. She has been worshiped by the Celtic people as a Saint for over fifteen hundred years, and as a Goddess long before the Roman invasion of Britain and the birth of Christ. Her cult was so powerful that the Celtic Christian Church had to adopt her as a Saint, and the Roman Catholic Church followed suit, for her people would not abandon her. Along with St. Patrick, she is the patron Saint of Ireland. St. Brigit is often referred to as Muire na nGael ‘Mary of the Gael’. Mara Freeman states, ‘Brigit is the nearest thing we have to a Great Mother of the Celts.’

Elements

Brigit rules the elements of Water (Uisge in Gaelic, Dwr in Welsh) and Fire (Teine in Gaelic; Tân in Welsh).

As Water deity, Brigit is the patroness of healers, with many healing springs and wells dedicated to Her throughout the British Isles. Water is also associated with psychic ability, music, and poetry.

Natural bodies of water were also sacred to her, particularly where three streams joined together. As a Fire deity, she is the patroness of blacksmiths and poets (a poet's ‘fire in the head’). The hearth is sacred to her in every home. Another name for her feast day is Candlemas, in which all the candles for the coming year are made and blessed.

Brighid is the Triple Goddess of Fire – the fire of poetic inspiration and divination, the fire of health and fertility, and the fire of metal working and crafts.

Water and Fire were important elements to the early Celtic civilization long before they reached the British Isles. The elements were especially venerated at the end of a long harsh winter – fire was welcomed as the returning warmth of the sun, and water was celebrated as the ice and snow melted

Scotland: Bhrìghde, Brighid, Bride

Ireland: Brigid, Brigit, Brighid, Brìd, Brígh

Manx: Breeshey

Wales: Ffraid

England: Brigantia, Brittania

France: Brigandu

Symbols

The Serpent

Colours

White (geal) 

Red (ruadh)

Blue (gorm).

Green (glas). 

The Swan

Cloak or Mantle

White Candle

Anvil

The Raven

Sacred Woods

Brigit’s Cross

Brigit and Animals

Brigit the Milk Maid

Brigit, the Healer

Brigit the Midwife

Brigit of the Hearth

Smooring The Fire

Goddess of the Healing Wells

Brigit of Kildare

Brigit of Mantle

Christian Saint

Goddess of Protection

Druid Goddess

Goddess of Poetry

Goddess of Augury

Triple Goddess

Patroness of Blacksmiths