Brigid, Celtic Goddess Of Fire

Goddess of the Month

Brigid is the female sage, woman of wisdom, or Brigid the Goddess of Poetry and inspiration and she are famous for her protecting care. She is said to be present ay every birth. She is said to have two sisters: Brigid the healer and Brigid the smith, but it is generally thought that all three were aspects of the one goddess.

She is known by many names, including that of Saint Brigid who is perhaps, the most powerful religious figure in Irish history. Brigid’s role as an ancient triple Goddess and the issue of whether or not Saint Brigid was actually a mortal woman can be found in: Brigid: Goddess or Saint.

Legend has it she was born at the exact moment of daybreak, rigid rose into the sky with the sun, rays of fire beaming from her head. She was the daughter of Dagda, the great ‘father god’ of Ireland.

In Druid mythology, the infant was fed milk from a sacred cow from the Otherworld. Brigid owned an apple orchard in the Otherworld and the bees would bring their magical nectar back to earth. It is said that wherever she walked, small flowers and shamrocks would appear. As a Sun goddess her gifts are inspiration, smith craft and healing. The sacred flame of Brigid continues to burn brightly today in Kildare, Ireland.

As goddess of inspiration, she blesses poetry, creativity, prophecy and the arts. As goddess of smithcraft, she blesses blacksmiths, goldsmiths and crafters of the household. As goddess of healers, she blesses the physical and spiritual healing.

Imboloc, the Celtic spring festival (Fire) honors Brigid on February 1st. The Druids called this sacred holiday Oimelc, meaning ‘ewe’s milk’. It celebrated the birthing of sheep and goats. This festival was Christianized as Candlemas. Her festival represents the stirring of life again after the dead months.

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