What was Brigid the Goddess of? What does Brigid symbolize? How do you know if Brigid is calling you? What is the power of the Goddess Brigid?
“The Coming of Bride” by John Duncan, 1917
Far too often, I’ve heard people say that they don’t want to know the Goddess Brigid because they “only work with scary Goddesses.” I’ve also heard far too many people say they’re drawn to the Goddess Brigid because she “seems nice.”
The truth: ALL Deities have scary sides.
In my experience, there are no “scary” Deities or “nicer” Deities.
Every Deity, regardless of their reputation, has the potential to bless.
And every Deity also has the potential to destroy.
Brigid is no exception.
Why is Brigid so often considered a “nicer” Deity? Perhaps it’s her connection with husbandry (aw….cute little cows and fuzzy sheep!). Maybe it’s her being a midwife (aw….squishy little babies!). Maybe it’s being connected with spring (snowdrops! sunshine!)
But have you ever been around cows or sheep??? They can F*** a person up!!! Midwives are some of the toughest, most no-nonsense people out there and for good reason…they straddle life and death in their work. And spring??? Come on. Spring, especially early spring (which is Brigid’s true domain) brings some of the nastiest weather: Blizzards, floods, ice storms, wicked allergies…it’s all there.
Brigid also…
- Stole her rich dad’s sword and gave it to someone in need
- Tricked a mean Bishop out of a greedy land grab.
- Cursed someone who was unkind to his friend.
- Helped someone end an unwanted pregnancy
- Lost her son to an act of treachery and is said to have invented keening
- Is connected with blacksmiths. Do you have any idea how much physical power and mental focus it takes to do blacksmith work??? SO MUCH.
Brigid is also connected with writers. And writers are some of the wildest artists out there.
We may spend more time at our computers than roaming the streets and may don sweatpants more than leather (sometimes…), but do you have any idea what goes on in a writer’s head???
It takes one hellava Goddess to hold dominion over writers!
Which is why I’m starting this new course in collaboration with native Irish Brigid expert Orlagh Minxie Costello!
If you want to learn more about the Goddess Brigid AND embrace powerful creative transformation, this class is for you…
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Brigid For Writers: A 4-Week Virtual Writing Intensive
Saturdays: March 1, 8, 15, 22
9am PST | 12pm EST | 5pm IST
Virtual Class Via Zoom
All classes recorded. All registrants will access to recordings for 30 days after end of final class.
Led by:
Orlagh Minxie Costello, Native Irish Brigid Expert
&
Courtney Weber, best-selling and award-winning author of Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess
Are you drawn to the Irish Brigid and/or Irish spirituality in general? Are you a writer looking to deepen your creative abilities, spark creative transformation, break through creative blocks, and expand your writing by utilizing the myth and Magick of Brigid? Are you interested in deepening or beginning a Brigid-led spiritual practice?
If so, this class is for you.
In this four week virtual class (with the option to add a live study-hall), you’ll explore the myths of Brigid from an authentic Irish perspective, develop ritual and Magickal practice, and utilize messages and insight from Brigid myths to enhance and expand your spiritual journey.
Each class will include:
- Exploration and discussion of Brigid myth
- Brigid prayers and suggested rituals rooted in Native Irish practices
- Meditation work designed deepen connection with Brigid and inspire creative work
- Writing prompts designed to spark creativity, address fears around writing, and break through creative blocks
- Weekly assignments designed to challenge, deepen, and support your spiritual journey and expand creative abilities
Optional add-on: Virtual Study Hall with Courtney and Orlagh. In the study hall sessions, bring your writing work for feedback, discuss your creative or spiritual challenges or experiences, and get personal support on your creative and/or Brigid-led journey.
All classes will be recorded! Can’t make one? Or any? Register and get access to all recordings for 30 days after final class.
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