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Celtic Paganism Deity Guides (Part #2)

Part 1

Danu

Culture: Celtic

Goddess of: Earth-Mother, Fertility, Wisdom, Wind and Water

Symbols: Crowns, Keys, Wells, Cauldron full of Water, Rivers, Celtic Tree of Life

Mother Aspects of the Triple Goddess

Colours: Blue, White, Silver, Green

Animals: Fish, Horses, Seagulls, Salmon, Snakes

Plants: Oak, Water Lily

Incense: Cinnamon, Jasmine, Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood

Other Associations: The Empress, Water and Earth

Offerings: Wine, Mead, Ale, Freshwater, Watering plants

Devotional Acts:

Start a fairy garden

Collect river water for spellwork

Clean up litter around bodies of water

Expand your knowledge and study ancient wisdom

Practice water scrying

Volunteer at a women’s shelter

Work with children

Arawn

Culture: Celtic

God of: Ruler of Annwn the Celtic Otherworld, Leader of the Wild Hunt, Death, The Underworld and Justice

Symbols: The Hounds of Arawn, Cauldron

Colours: Red, Black, White, Brown, Green, Gold, Grey

Animals: Hounds, Pigs

Plants: Reeds, Cedar, Cypress, Ivy, Honeysuckle, Sage

Incense: Dragon’s Blood, Basil, Pine, Sandalwood

Other Associations: Samhain, Saturn, Earth, Pentacles

Offerings: Game Birds such as Duck or Turkey, Bread, Honey, Milk, Mead and Ale

Devotional Acts:

Begin working with Liminal Spaces

Research Otherworld/Annwyn and the Wild Hunt

Volunteer at a Dog’s shelter

Do a ritual on Samhain

Manannan Mac Lir

Culture: Celtic

God of: The Sea, Weather and Navigation. Guardian of the Otherworld

Symbols: Cups, Cloak, A Silver Branch with three golden apples on it, Mermaids

Colours: Blue, Silver, Gold

Animals: Horse, Pig, Cow, Seal, Crane, Swan, Boar, Dog, Dolphin, Sea Horse, Whale

Plants: Alder, Apple, Hazel, Blackberry, Bramble, Reed, Meadowgrass, Yellow Flowers

Incense: Sandalwood, Frankincense, Gardenia, Sea-related Scents

Other Associations: The Summer Solstice, Neptune, The Chariot

Offerings: Yellow Flowers, Sea Water, Bread, Ale and Mead

Devotional Acts:

Visit a nearby body of water

Go swimming or sailing

Study how boats and ships are made

Support sailors

Sing Sea Shanties for him

Buy a compass

Arianrhod

Culture: Celtic

Goddess of: Fertility, Fate, Reincarnation, Beauty, Difficulties

Symbols: Silver Wheel, Full Moon, Weaving Tools, The Zodiac, Corona Borealis

Colours: Silver, White, Green, Blue, Purple

Animals: Spiders, Owls, Wolves

Plants: Ivy, Birch

Incense: Lavender, Moon, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Cedar, Pine, Frankincense

Other Associations: Water, Air, Wheel of Fortune, The Star, The Moon

Offerings: Silver Coins, White Candles, Wheat, Fruits, Home-cooked meals, Salads, Wine, Water, Hot Teas, Smoothies

Devotional Acts:

Practice Divination

Burn some candles for her

Study the Constellations and Zodiac

Cailleach

Culture: Celtic

Goddess of: Weather, Winter, Balance, Cycles, Rebirth, Sovereignty

Symbols: Crone Archetype, Snow, Mountains, Standing Stones

Colours: Silver, White, Blue

Animals: Reindeer, Cattle, Pigs, Sheep, Goats, Wolves, Deer, Cats

Plants: Holly, Gorse

Incense: Frankincense, Vanilla, Pepper, Amber, Anise

Other Associations: Veils, Yule, Samhain

Offerings: Stories (she’s very lonely), Whiskey, Portions of Meals, Soups, Bread, Apple-flavored Pastries, Blue Candles

Devotional Acts:

Embrace Winter

Always check the temperature before getting ready each morning

Take care of stray cats

Watch some deer if they cross your path

Honor her on Samhain and Yule

Collect Snow Water for her