Brigid Offerings, Devotional Acts and Altar Decorations
Brigid is the Celtic Goddess of Spring, Fertility, Family, The Hearth, Childbirth, Fire, Blacksmiths, Scholars, Physicians, Prophets, Healing, Poetry, Occult knowledge, and Justice
Blackberries, Milk, Bread, Herbal Teas, Heather, Brigid’s Cross, Beer, Apple Cider, Honey, Baked Goods and Pastries, Dandelion Root Tea, Shamrocks, Home-Cooked Meals, Corn Dollies, Green or Red or White Candles, Spears and Arrows, Water, Coins, Sheep’s Wool Products (ethically sourced), Prayers, Jewelry and other Metal Items, Metalsmithing tools and crafts, Eggs, Poetry, Food or drink left on the doorstep, Cakes on the windowsill at Imbolc
Light a Yellow Candle and tell her you’re invoking her. She’s very lovely and will help you when you need it
Make jewelry with stones like amethyst, bloodstone, carnelian, garnet, moonstone, clear quartz, or peridot
Make art for her, in any form
Sit in front of a fire and savour its warmth in the cold
Incorporate the elements on water and fire into your craft
Take a jewelry-making or metalsmithing class
Clean up around your house
Say hello to cows and sheep
Hang a Brigid’s Cross above your doorway for protection and blessings
Study herbalism and healing magic
Perform a healing spell for someone who needs it
Study the Fair Folk and their etiquette
Leave offerings for the fae to keep the peace
Wear red and/or white clothes for her
Buy a kilt and wear it with pride
Celebrate and honor her at Imbolc
Cleanse yourself and your space more often
Practice grounding yourself
Be kind to your mother (and the rest of your family, of course)
Take care of your family and loved ones
Help people who truly need it
Ask for her help whenever you start a new adventure or project
Become aware of your own cycles in life
Learn how to be aware and handle your emotions
Find love and beauty in your life. Romanticise the little things
Practice not being scared of changes and new beginnings
Recognize when you need a fresh start and try not to be afraid of it
Create or Buy an Iron Amulet (I recommend a Troll’s Cross or Spiral of Life pendant)
If you or a loved one is sick, as for her healing powers
Contemplate what within you needs to heal, how you can do it, and ask for her help
Thank her for helping you or just being there in general. Give her offerings after she helps too
It would, best case scenario, be over the hearth but she understands if that’s not possible
The colors Green, Red, White, Yellow, Gold and Blue
Sheep, Cow, Snake, Bee or Hibernating Animal figurines and images
Art, Figurines and Images of Faeries
Lots of Candles (Red, Yellow, Green and White)
Myrrh, Wisteria, Frankincense or Cinnamon Incense
Metalsmithing Objects, Projects and Tools
Health-related Items like medication, first aid, bandaids, etc.
Clover and Shamrock images
Chalice for beer and milk
Items that personally mean a lot to you that you feel like sharing with her
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