#witch aestetic

[thelostoracle]

[ettaarlene]

[lovemeanddispair]

witch aestetic

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The Celts, for whom the celebration of Imbolc stems from, believed that the “Brigid’s Cross” (a symbol sacred to the goddess Brigid) is a powerful talisman of protection, and would be hung above windows or entryways into the home in effort to keep harm or want away. It is originally believed that Brigid’s crosses were crafted by the Celts and hung indoors as a way to invite their life giving Goddess (Brigid) into the home during the start of spring and the planting season. It was quite the symbolic gesture during our ancestor’s time, holding various significance. In Celtic lore, Brigid was considered the “fire keeper of the flame of life” and some believe that the reeds and rushes used to make these talismans happen to represent the kindling used to keep “the life fire” lit, making this an extremely old and powerful form of sympathetic magick. The practice of crafting these ancient talismans still continues today in parts of Ireland on St. Brigid’s Day, which is celebrated on February 1st. The Brigid’s Cross shown in the image above was included in this year’s Imbolc Sabbat Box. Each of these Brigid’s Crosses were individually hand crafted in Ireland and made with real reeds and rushes harvested from the River Shannon, by folk artist Patricia O’Flaherty. Patricia, the founder of “Naomh Padraig Handicrafts,” (pronounced NAV BODRIG) has been an Irish folk artist for over twenty years and uses age-old techniques and material to craft her line of traditional Irish Folk Crafts. These sets are available in limited quantity at the Sabbat Box Store. Each Brigid’s Cross set comes with an information card on Brigid, the significance of the Brigid’s Cross, as well as a matching organza bag. Get yours today at SabbatBox.com Get your Brigid's Cross at Sabbat Box.

[ettaarlene]

[catonicly]

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